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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the quality of the products, often highlighting items like splitting mauls and specific tools as excellent. Reviewers frequently mention positive interactions with customer service, noting their helpfulness in resolving issues, sending replacements, and ensuring satisfaction. The efficiency of delivery is also a point of praise for some, with orders arriving quickly. However, some people were dissatisfied with the product quality, citing issues like design flaws, items breaking quickly, or receiving products that appeared to be of low quality. There are also concerns regarding order fulfillment, with some customers experiencing missing items, incorrect products, or significant delays in shipping. A few other people also felt that customer service was unhelpful in certain situations, particularly when dealing with lost packages or defective items, and some mentioned being charged restocking fees for non-working products.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I'm torn about how to rate these guys. I ordered their extremely-well-rated heavy duty bypass lopper. They shipped it super quickly and it arrived the next day. That's a big plus, obviously. The l... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

How's that overpriced shopping cart working out for you? --- Hi John, your order with Garrett Wade (NEW) could not be processed at this time. For your protection, we decline transaction... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Convinced this is a Chinese front company selling junk. Basically undercover TEMU. What got me skeptical was a silly little tool that you pierce into the ground, step on a lever and it is supposed t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After sending me a defective accordion, I contacted customer service and got a return label. Garrett Wade is now not sending me a refund. I used their return label, and tracking shows they received it... See more

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Garrett Wade - Where good tools come first since 1975. Offering unique tools of exceptional quality and solid value. Our standards are as tough as the tools we sell


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Received some broken/cracked items

Received some broken/cracked items. Contacted customer with the problem and pictures of the damage. Items were replaced promptly and packed with extra packing to insure no damage. Very helpful people. Will shop here again.

April 14, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I really wanted to rate this company as…

I really wanted to rate this company as a BIG FAT GOOSE EGG. I am a seamstress and I ordered myself a new pair of shears for Christmas. I never received them YET YOU TOOK MY MONEY. I was unable to track my purchase through your app it too was a big run around with no satisfaction. I will not order from you again or recommend you to anyone else. I realize it is now 4 months after Christmas but I am still waiting on my gift.

December 6, 2025
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Reply from Garrett Wade

Hi Debra, we’re very sorry for the frustration and disappointment this caused, especially since the shears were meant to be a Christmas gift to yourself. We understand how upsetting it must have been to wait and feel unsure about the status of your order.

After reviewing your order, the 8" Professional Dressmaker Scissors was unfortunately out of stock at that time, and a full refund was issued. We also sent an email notification to let you know about the cancellation and refund.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and for any confusion caused by the tracking experience. Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Aas you can tell by their response to…

Aas you can tell by their response to me, they are like talking to an automated machine. Total scam, no such store anymore. New name and scam owners.

February 28, 2026
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Reply from Garrett Wade

Hi Lisa, we’re truly sorry to hear how frustrated and disappointed you feel about your experience. We understand how upsetting it can be when an order issue leaves you feeling unheard or let down, and we regret that this situation caused you to lose confidence in us.

We were able to locate your order using your first name and the timing of the review you left. Our records show that a chargeback was filed for this transaction, and the case was ultimately resolved in your favor.

While we understand your concerns, we’d also like to gently clarify that we are a legitimate business and remain committed to supporting our customers when issues arise. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we’re sorry again that your experience left such a negative impression.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A company you can trust

Garrett Wade has wonderful customer service. I bought a four-way metal nozzle from them made in Italy. It sprung a leak in the rubber seal portion but Garrett Wade honored the warranty and quickly sent me a replacement. It gives you a lot of confidence in spending money on "investment" garden tools knowing this company stands by their quality.

March 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

YARD

The response to my question of warranty on my S/S 100' Hoses was quite professional. I provided the videos with a short explanation of the internal leakage.
New hoses were sent with no charges. Having 4 of them functional in my yard is very helpful.
Thank you.😃🤠😎

March 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Problem solved!

I purchased an antique looking glass candle holder and loved it! But unfortunately had an accident where the glass broke. I reached out to customer service and the item was still under warranty so they sent a replacement!

March 19, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I'm torn about how to rate these guys

I'm torn about how to rate these guys. I ordered their extremely-well-rated heavy duty bypass lopper. They shipped it super quickly and it arrived the next day. That's a big plus, obviously. The lopper, however, did a pitiful job of cutting through the skins of newer branches. It was clearly a design flaw, so I returned it to them on the basis of a quality issue. The return process was super easy and excellent...another big plus, obviously. SO, I waited the 3-5 business days after they received my return in accordance with what they stated on their website to expect, and on business day 5, sure enough, my refund notification arrived in my e-mail. So, yet another big plus. BUT!!! They did NOT give me a full refund. I feel they were intentionally deceptive with their stated refund policy on their website. They did NOT refund the shipping or the tax on the shipping, yet they elected not to disclose that they wouldn't in their refund policy. ''Shop with confidence'', they stated. ''Just send it back within 90 days of receiving it for a full refund'', they stated. Well, I did all that, yet I did not receive a full refund. I would rate them 5 stars if their stated refund policy had disclosed ''full refund less shipping and tax on shipping'' or ''partial refund (product price and tax less shipping and tax on shipping)'', but this just seems like clear intentional deceit on their part to have not disclosed any of that, which is so strange, because they did everything else so well. How many customers do they have to tick off before they simply update their stated refund policy to reflect what they truly refund?

UPDATE 03/18/2026

I upped my rating by a star since they did ultimately refund the shipping and tax, thereby making it a true full refund. If they update their refund policy page at some point so that it provides clear details on what is required on the customer's part to receive a full refund including shipping and tax instead of their undisclosed ''standard refund'', then I will give them an additional star.

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Garrett Wade

Hi James,

Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback—I completely understand why this situation felt frustrating.

I’d like to clarify what happened on our end. While the return was submitted with “quality issue” as the selected reason, our warehouse team assessed the item upon arrival and noted that it was received back in good condition, with no visible defects identified during inspection. Based on that assessment, the return was processed as a standard return, which is why the original shipping fee was not included in the refund.

Additionally, we did not receive any email or note accompanying the return with further details about the issue you experienced. In cases where a defect is confirmed or additional context is provided, we’re always happy to review and ensure a full refund, including shipping.

That said, we do understand your experience with the product didn’t meet expectations. Given your explanation, we’ve now gone ahead and refunded the shipping fee for you.

We also appreciate your feedback regarding how our refund policy is communicated—it’s valuable and will help us improve clarity moving forward.

If there’s anything else I can assist you with, please feel free to reach out.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NEVER SHIPPED/PAID THEM

After the order was placed, the tracking information only showed that a shipping label had been created. The package was never picked up by the carrier and continued to show that it remained at the merchant’s warehouse.
On March 6, 2026 at approximately 11:49 AM UTC, I emailed Garrett Wade customer support requesting an update and tracking information for Order #551029.
On March 6, 2026 at approximately 6:52 AM EST, Garrett Wade Customer Care responded stating that the package was “currently being prepared for pick up” and asked that I check back within 24–48 hours for updated tracking.
After waiting the requested time, the tracking status did not change and the package still had not been shipped.
On March 7, 2026 at approximately 7:02 AM, Garrett Wade sent another email reminder referencing the same response, but the order still had not shipped.
I followed up again stating that I had still not received any updates and asking why the order had not shipped.
As of the date of filing this dispute, the merchandise has not been delivered and the tracking continues to show that the package has not been shipped.
Because the merchant charged my account but has not delivered the merchandise or provided shipment of the order, I am requesting a full refund.

March 4, 2026
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Reply from Garrett Wade

Hi Moshan,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we sincerely apologize for the frustration and delay with your order.

After reviewing the tracking information for Order #551029, it appears that while a shipping label was created, the package was unfortunately never picked up by the carrier and did not leave our warehouse as expected. We completely understand how disappointing this is, especially after you were advised to wait for tracking updates.

At this time, there is still no movement on the order. We would be happy to either send a replacement right away or issue you a full refund—whichever you prefer.

Please contact us directly so we can resolve this for you as quickly as possible. You can reach us by email at mail@garrettwade.com
or by phone at 800-221-2942.

Again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the opportunity to make this right.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Click bait frustrations!

All I was looking for was a pair of scissors and their website offered me a “free” opener when I gave them my email and phone number, so I tried it.

The “free” junk they offered just turned into a debacle that’s not worth anyone’s time. The item was about $15 and never came off the final bill. When I noticed that I asked them to fix it and they told me to supply a bunch of investigative proof for their free offer, ridiculous!

Not worth the time I’ve already had to invest into this trap! Betting their items are over priced garbage now.

March 6, 2026
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Reply from Garrett Wade

Hi Christopher,

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I’m really sorry for the frustration you experienced with the supposed free item offer. That’s certainly not the kind of experience we want anyone to have.

For clarification, the free gift promotion is only eligible for orders with a subtotal of $75 or more, which is why it did not apply to your order.

That said, I’ve checked your order and can confirm that it has already been canceled and fully refunded. The refund was issued back to your original payment method, and it should appear on your statement shortly depending on your bank’s processing time.

We sincerely apologize for the confusion and inconvenience this caused, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a compass from Garrett Wade

I ordered a compass from Garrett Wade. When it arrived, there was a problem with the case. I informed the company and we quickly had a resolution in progress. When that compass arrived it also had a problem and again we arrived at a solution. That one was perfect. In any product there will occasionally be an issue. To me the mark of a company's quality is how they deal with problems. Garrett Wade impressed me very favorably with their response. I will happily do business with them.

March 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

good customer service

I ordered a set of 3 stoneware bowls as a housewarming gift for my son and his girlfriend. They loved them, but one was broken. Garrett Wade quickly sent a replacement. good customer service

February 11, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Open your own shipping review

Dear Customer Service Team,

I am writing with serious concern regarding my recent purchase. According to USPS tracking, the package is marked as delivered, yet I have been unable to locate it despite multiple efforts. I have checked both my mailbox and front door—the only accessible delivery points at my address—with no success. I have also spoken with my neighbors and contacted my mailman and local post office, but unfortunately, these steps provided no leads.

At this point, it appears the package was either lost, stolen, or delivered to an incorrect address.

I therefore kindly request a full refund for this order. I greatly value your products and would be open to future purchases if you were to consider using a more reliable carrier or offering a secure delivery option, such as signature confirmation. I trust you will give this matter the prompt attention it deserves.

Thank you for your understanding and assistance.

February 4, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tailoring Shears

My daughter ordered me a pair of tailoring shears for my birthday. Not only did the shears never come in, but they charged her account right away even before they shipped them. When we reached out to them they said that they had been delivered (they were not) they then told us that there was nothing they could do and that we needed to call the post office. They were so rude and unhelpful. I can’t believe that this is how they run a business. I will never do business with them again and i would suggest you don’t either unless you want money taken and get nothing in return.

October 8, 2025
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Reply from Garrett Wade

Hello,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating this situation must be—especially with a birthday gift that never arrived. That’s certainly not the experience we want for you or your daughter.

We did previously reach out to request the order details needed to investigate further, but we didn’t receive a response. We’d still very much like the opportunity to look into this and see what resolution we can offer.

To proceed, could you please share the order number, name on the order, and the email address used at checkout? Once we have that information, we can review the shipment and determine the best next steps.

We appreciate you giving us the chance to address this and hope to resolve it for you as quickly as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality and great service

Great quality and great service. I gave them the wrong address and the item was returned. They sent the item to the correct address at no additional cost and made sure I recieved it and was happy with what we got. Would definitely recommend.

January 16, 2026
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