Telling my daughter that just lost a beauty contest that she had done very well in, that being a model or beauty queen was vain and more a freak chance of genetics rather than something to be proud of got me no love, but she ended up being valedictorian, and getting nearly a full ride scholarship. 

This isn't a contest to see who can collect the most doors. 

If you investigated and learned that the appliances were not included in the sale, that would have been your opportunity to contest what the seller was advertising, or you could have renegotiated the sales price. 

Some folks just have to win that "I'm dumber" contest!