Is AUTHOR wrong in the post ? POST : TLDR: am I the asshole for not wanting to order a $175 bridesmaids dress from a sketchy Chinese  website? 

Long time reader, first time throwaway poster, blah blah blah. 

Dear friend is getting married. Initially the goal with bridesmaids gowns was to keep them affordable, which is awesome. Then things took a turn towards pricier gowns, which is fine-I signed up for this and want to be part of it. (Sincerely, I do.) 

Then THE ONE was sent. From a site shipping out of Hong Kong with a whole boat load of bad reviews and over 500 BBB complaints. 

I mentioned the numerous concerns I have about this site-the reviews, the no return or exchange policy, the fact that Chinese clothing sites aren’t known for their quality-and was shot down. I also asked what the plan B is if these dresses show up and they’re not as advertised. I’m clearly in the dog house now and I can’t tell if I’m the asshole? 