Long story short, I wanted a pair of AirPods and someone was selling a brand new pair (sealed and all) online. I checked the serial number and everything was fine. After the transaction occured (in person with cash so I am not able to call my bank), I got home and opened the AirPods and found out that somehow he managed to sell me a fake pair as the serial number on the box did not match the serial number on the pods. I just feel stupid. The price was too good to be true and I should have known the minute he asked me to meet him at night that I was about to get scammed, but I did it anyway. The money isn't the biggest deal, I won't go broke from this but I also can't say I enjoy spending that kind of money on nothing especially considering all the research I did to make sure the pods were legit. I just feel used and my anxiety is so high right now. I'm also just a little overwhelmed and sad about the whole situation. 

Ugh. I know this story feels so silly and I'm sure many of you are reading this shaking your head. I am too.