In the words of Victor Meldrew...

I don't ruddy belieeeve it!

Today I bought a bargain little treat for DD's birthday. Or so I thought.
At Christmas time Tesco had various novelties stocked and one that caught the eye of DD and myself was a drinks fountain. It's a bit like a chocolate fountain but on closer inspection it really didn't look all that so I didn't bother for the price it was. However now it is reduced to £4.98, and that I thought was ok and would be great for DD's little party.

So I bought one, the last one I could find in fact. The box was big, and it was heavy enough to be quite a burden as I was out all day and bought it this morning. I checked to see how it fits together this evening - and IT'S NOT IN THE BLOODY BOX!!!

So how do I explain that without seeming a complete crim when I take it back tomorrow? I didn't think I needed to check inside before I bought it, and neither did the cashier. I'm so bloody annoyed because this means;
1) me returning something - which I hate doing (still got a broken iron needs returning) 2) me lugging the horrible thing around all day again
3) the sheer embarrassment of me saying 'no I did NOT take it out of the box at home, it was never in the box'
4) the quite likely possibility that they don't have any others in store, so we'll have to go without - but DD is looking forward to this centrepiece now

I feel like a right pillock, but when there's a certain amount of weight to a shelved box you pretty much assume it's got contents beyond a thick stack of carboard!
I'm really worried about this actually. Hate doing this kinda thing but can't afford not to.