An Amazon customer who ordered a pair of new headphones was shocked when he received a pistachio nut instead.

Victor Rusu, 23, had paid £20.99 for a pair of Yiman Wireless Bluetooth Sports headphones, which were supposed to be delivered to his home in Sunderland.

But, when he opened the box, he found a single nut in the package. He now has to send back the package, with the lone nut inside, before he can get a refund.

An Amazon customer who ordered a pair of new headphones was shocked when he received a pistachio nut instead

Victor Rusu, 23, from Sunderland, was expecting a pair of headphone but, when he opened the package, there was a nut inside. He then mocked up photos, showing him using the nut in place of the headphones

He said: 'I was very surprised to be honest. You have to wonder how the nut has got there. It's hardly a similar size or shape to headphones.

'I was a bit disappointed it was only one nut as well. And I prefer almonds. It wasn't even a good surprise.

'They didn't even deliver it to the right address either, but I can accept that as a mistake. It's a little bit harder to accept using a nut instead of my headphones at the gym.

'The hilarious part is that they want me to return the package and I can't get a refund until I return pretty much an empty box with a pistachio nutshell inside.'

Mr Rusu, who works at the University of Sunderland, received the delivery at his office.

He then entertained his friends and colleagues by posing for a series of pictures with the pistachio, in place of the headphones.

Mr Rusu (left), who works at the University of Sunderland, now has to send back both the package and the nut before he cant get a refund. The lone nut is pictured right

He said: 'My first reaction was: "What is this?". The package didn't look like it had been tampered with. I'm sure somebody, somewhere, is enjoying listening to my headphones.

'I'm still going to get them, but I think I'll be trying another store. I'm an Amazon Prime customer too, but it's fair to say this was a pretty bad experience. Maybe the nutshell might be the ultimate wireless headphone.'

An Amazon spokesman said the firm did not comment on individual cases, but added: 'At Amazon, we are committed to providing our customers with the best possible shopping experience.

The marketing officer had orderd these Yiman Wireless Bluetooth Sports headphones for £20.99

'All sellers on Amazon Marketplace must adhere to our selling guidelines. Any seller found to contravene those guidelines will be subject to action from Amazon including removal of product listings and their account.