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internet volumetric misapprehension syndrome 

Noun: Repeatedly ordering items online which are much smaller than you first thought.
"Wow, all of my Christmas presents were tiny. Were they supposed to be this small?"
"No, but I got them online."
"Well, I guess you suffered from internet volumetric misapprehension syndrome."

volumetrics 

1. noun; of, relating to, or involving the measurement of multiple volumes
ex: Volumetrics are an integral part of warehouse operations.
volumetrics by Mikal Abbott April 29, 2012