A Bengaluru-based software developer has gone viral on social media after claiming that he received a potato instead of the wireless earbuds he had ordered through quick-commerce platform Blinkit.
Shashwat Acharya, a full-stack developer, shared the unusual incident on LinkedIn, where his post quickly attracted widespread attention and thousands of reactions.
Potato delivered instead of earbuds
According to Acharya, he had ordered a pair of boAt Airdopes earbuds through the Blinkit app on June 2. The order reportedly arrived within 15 minutes, in line with the platform’s quick-delivery promise.
However, when he opened the package, he claimed to find a potato instead of the electronic gadget he had paid for.
“Ordered Boat Airdopes from Blinkit. Expected: Earbuds. Received: Potato,” Acharya wrote in his post.
He said he initially laughed, believing it was some sort of prank. The amusement soon turned into frustration when he realised he had received a completely unrelated item.
Customer support response questioned
Acharya said he immediately contacted customer support and shared photographs as proof. However, he expressed disappointment with the response and claimed the issue had not been resolved satisfactorily.
He noted that while delivery errors can happen, receiving a vegetable instead of an electronic product raised concerns about quality control and order verification processes.
Social media reacts with humour
The post soon attracted humorous comments from users. One person joked that the earbuds might be hidden inside the potato, while another quipped that the potato was more valuable than the earphones.
Others shared similar experiences involving incorrect deliveries from online platforms. Some users criticised quick-commerce services and urged consumers to support local stores whenever possible.
A few commenters suggested that Acharya explore legal options, including approaching consumer forums if the issue remains unresolved.
The incident has reignited discussions about quality checks, customer service and accountability in India’s rapidly growing quick-commerce sector.