- A TikTok user revealed her sister accidentally bought three display phones, mistaking them for real ones.
- The unsuspecting buyer spent R500 on what she thought were three Huawei models: Nova 12s, Nova Y72, and Nova Y62.
- Internet users couldn't help but chuckle at the unexpected twist in this shopping tale.
Who doesn’t love a good bargain, right? Well, one TikTok user’s sister thought she hit the jackpot when she found three Huawei phones for just R500. But as it turns out, her "great deal" wasn't exactly what it seemed. Instead of real, functional smartphones, she walked away with three display phones. Oof. That’s definitely not the kind of surprise anyone wants.
Unboxing the Mistake: How It Happened
Thembeka Mlotshwa, known on TikTok as @tash_mlotshwa, decided to share the hilarious and slightly awkward story about her sister’s shopping mishap. According to Thembeka, her sister was trying to surprise her kids by purchasing some shiny new Huawei devices. She scored what she thought were three high-end phones—a Huawei Nova 12s, a Huawei Nova Y72, and a Huawei Nova Y62—all for the rock-bottom price of R500. Sounds amazing, right? Too amazing, actually.
When Thembeka examined the purchases more closely, she realized the truth: these weren’t real phones. They were display units meant to sit in stores and showcase features without ever being used. To demonstrate this, she carefully peeled off a sticker from one of the phones to reveal the static screen underneath. No apps, no camera, no calls—just a big ol' display of disappointment.
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“She was trying to surprise the kids,” Thembeka explained in the comments section, adding a touch of humor to the situation. “Uthi, it was three for R500.”
Check out the full story in the entertaining video Thembeka posted:
Internet Reactions: Laughter and Sympathy
What People Had to Say
As soon as Thembeka posted her video, the internet erupted with laughter. Commenters couldn’t resist chiming in with their thoughts on the unusual purchase. Here’s a sampling of what they had to say:
@_ndzotho_ kept things light-hearted: “The kids have lavish toys now. A win is a win.”
@thapsy31 tried to ease the embarrassment: “I think she’s lying about the price, so it’s not too embarrassing.”
@gontsemalema22 wasn’t shy about expressing skepticism: “3 for R500 is too good to be true. I’m disappointed.”
@tsakie_s offered a silver lining: “At least the kids have toys to play with.”
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Curious minds like @fanele_madida5 also weighed in: “Where are the chargers?”
When Scams Strike: Another Cautionary Tale
Man Falls Victim to Fake iPhone Scam
This isn’t the first time someone has fallen prey to a tech scam. In a similar story reported by Briefly News, a South African man recounted how he was scammed into buying a counterfeit iPhone. While many empathized with his plight, they couldn’t help but find humor in the absurdity of the situation.
In the world of online shopping and secondhand deals, it pays to be vigilant. Whether it’s a too-good-to-be-true offer or a suspiciously cheap price tag, always do your due diligence before pulling out your wallet. Otherwise, you might end up with a display phone—or worse, nothing at all.
