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Garrett Wade

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Overview

Garrett Wade has a rating of 3.5 stars from 300 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Garrett Wade most frequently mention customer service, and long time. Garrett Wade ranks 1st among Woodworking sites.

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  • Quality
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Top Positive Review

“Great products”

Michael P.
6/29/22

GW offers our family a variety of tools and accessories beyond what is available at big box home improvement stores, or even specialty hobby or gardening outlets. Many of their available tools source from quality providers in the USA and worldwide, rather than being sourced from mass producers of lower quality and less innovative designs. The online catalog is easy to access and survey what is available for a hobby, gardening or home project. And, orders are promptly properly packaged and shipped. The invoicing process was straightforward and pricing or discounts properly applied. Customer service is responsive should any issues arise.

Top Critical Review

“Bought a pan”

Donald I.
10/14/23

WEnt on the web site and bought a steel pan, Looked nice and figured it would serve my needs. Tapped the button to buy and *pow* my $$ disappeared...Got a reply that it would ship"soon" yeah,right...No shipping confirmation after about a week, Went to the Garrett-Wade web site, No help there. Said I didn't make an order. Tried a couple of times and same result...Tried calling...futile effort, Seems everyone was out cooking in my new pan... Waited a couple weeks and the pan finally showed up, Third party shipper from their warehouse...As a side note: The pan is as advertised and works well.

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Thumbnail of user georged1618
Massachusetts
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August 23rd, 2024

I have a high regard for Garrett Wade tools but very low regard for their service. Having placed an order GW proceeded to notify me it had been shipped. They used UPS. UPS notified they were delivering it and then notified me it had been delivered. It had not been delivered. When I was finally able to contact UPS they told me they had delivered it to the US Postal Service. When I was finally able to contact the USPS they could find no record of the parcel. When I went back to GW they just kept telling me I needed to contact the USPS. So they had taken my order and my payment, chosen their business partner(s) and would not take it on to find out why they had failed in fulfilling the order.

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Thumbnail of user aaronw546
Montana
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February 13th, 2022
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Garrett Wade sent me the incorrect item and refused to correct it or issue refund until compliance with their return systems. They specifically offered a free version for the inconvenience but that turned out to mean that the item I had already paid for could be sent. I followed up with multiple genuine reviews on items purchased from Garrett Wade, in light of my very poor experience with their customer service, but those were never made publicly available, my refund was mysteriously never processed and email correspondence went ignored. When I tried to speak with them on the phone I was 'disconnected'. This is a company that clearly spends more effort on their marketing than quality, customer service and integrity.

Tip for consumers:
Reconsider. The description and images are great, the price is high and the quality is disappointing. Customer service is ambiguous and deceptive.

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None. The customer service is so deceptive, it would be hard to trust the safety or quality of any tools/equipment sold by Garrett Wade.

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Dear Aaron,
We're very sorry to hear of the disappointing customer service that you received. Can you please write to me directly at susanm@garrettwade? We would like to have someone call you to resolve this for you as soon as possible and will need a good phone number where you can be reached. Thank you so much.

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Oklahoma
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June 29th, 2022
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GW offers our family a variety of tools and accessories beyond what is available at big box home improvement stores, or even specialty hobby or gardening outlets. Many of their available tools source from quality providers in the USA and worldwide, rather than being sourced from mass producers of lower quality and less innovative designs.

The online catalog is easy to access and survey what is available for a hobby, gardening or home project. And, orders are promptly properly packaged and shipped.

The invoicing process was straightforward and pricing or discounts properly applied. Customer service is responsive should any issues arise.

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Dear Michael, Thank you so very much for your wonderful review. We're very happy to hear everything went well, and that you are pleased with our products.

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Ohio
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October 14th, 2023
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WEnt on the web site and bought a steel pan, Looked nice and figured it would serve my needs. Tapped the button to buy and *pow* my $$ disappeared...Got a reply that it would ship"soon" yeah,right...No shipping confirmation after about a week, Went to the Garrett-Wade web site, No help there. Said I didn't make an order. Tried a couple of times and same result...Tried calling...futile effort, Seems everyone was out cooking in my new pan... Waited a couple weeks and the pan finally showed up, Third party shipper from their warehouse...As a side note: The pan is as advertised and works well.

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Dear Donald,
Thank you very much for your order. We're sincerely sorry that it took so long to reach you. At the time, our shipper was experiencing a logistics issue which has since been resolved. We will be looking into why you were not informed on the shipping confirmation, and also why no one was able to assist you at our 1-800-221-2942 phone number. Since your package was late and you did not receive satisfactory assistance, we have issued a credit on shipping which should appear on your statement within the next 3 business days. Please accept our sincerest apologies.

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Texas
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January 23rd, 2023
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Great price, fast delivery, good product. Shopping online with this firm has been a long time good experience for well over 25 years. Garrett-Wade never disappoints a customer. Excellent service, unique products, fair pricing.

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Thank you so much for being our longtime customer, Jim! And for stopping by to let us know it went well. We truly appreciate your loyalty and your taking the time to post a review.

Thumbnail of user garys1139
Vermont
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September 11th, 2020
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I've made many purchases lately. Every item has been of highest quality at very reasonable price. Some things I've never seen anywhere else. Shipping is always prompt. I thoroughly enjoy dealing with GW.

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California
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July 4th, 2020
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I've long known that the right tool is half the job and GW offers the best tools around, a great variety and often surprises with new ideas. It's, by far, my favorite store when it comes to finding what I need to fix things and spend time resting from my other obligations in life.

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Colorado
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November 4th, 2022
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I purchased a weed puller from Garrett Wade and as usual, it was a flawless transaction. I got a great tool at an excellent value and it arrived ahead of schedule. I have never had any problem with GW... so I cannot share any first hand knowledge about their customer service dept. No doubt in my mind that they are excellent as well.

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

We truly appreciate your sharing your experience, Richard! We're so glad to hear that it all went well. We hope you will be very happy with all the items you purchase from us. It's our pleasure to serve you.

Thumbnail of user lindac3112
Florida
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August 13th, 2021
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Garrett Wade sells a wide array of very high quality tools, leather and canvas items for craftsmen and gardeners. I've been very pleased with my purchases and interactions with them. Gardening is so much more satisfying when one has good tools that work well.

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Illinois
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July 19th, 2023
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Site is simple and clear. Products are obviously evaluated by the company--nothin cheesy, cheap, or trendy. The business end is as thoughtful as the products. Discounts are available allowing the months and years of my orders to provide free shipping plus an additional award (without having to meet a price target each time I fall for another item.)

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Dear Candida, thank you so very much for your wonderful review! We're pleased to hear how much you enjoy your purchases and that the ordering process went smoothly. Your stopping by here to share your thoughts and experieince with others is much appreciated!

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New Hampshire
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October 11th, 2023
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Was about to give up on repairing my kitchen's wooded trash bin when I found the perfect tool for holding the wooden lid frame while the glue dried. Worked like a charm and very easy to use. Have used it on other framing projects now that I have the right tool.

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Dear Carl,
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you were able to find the perfect item to repair your wooden trash bin! Your taking the time to share your thoughts here means a lot to us. Thank you so much for stopping by to share you experience and for being a terrific customer.

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Oregon
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January 20th, 2023
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Purchasing with Garrett Wade was a breeze and I found these doormats at a very reasonable price. The mats themselves are extremely effective at scrubbing off any debris on your shoes and seem very durable. One caveat is that they are fairly light and slide around a bit. I suggest placing them in a boot tray or other means of keeping them in place.

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Thank you very much for stopping by to share your thoughts, Dennis! We're pleased you like the mats. Thank you also for your suggestion about keeping them in place. We truly appreciate your taking the time to post.

Thumbnail of user kathleenm2354
California
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December 16th, 2022
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My Husband and I both, have purchased many products from Garrett Wade over the years. We have never had to return a single item. Most of our purchases we view as being "generational". We will be able to pass them on to future family members because, the quality is so good (so refreshing). Everyone at GW, who we have had contact with, have been very friendly, helpful and have gone above and beyond to ensure we are delighted with their products,service and Company...WE ARE!

Tip for consumers:
Quality pays for itself over time, junk ends up in a landfill.

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Over the years, Mixing Bowls, Garden tools, Door matts, Kid's Toys, Family Games, Sewing Scissors...etc.
Most recently, the Wooden Bingo Game.

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Thank you so much for taking the time to post your thoughtful review here, Kathleen! Especially during this very busy time of year. We're delighted to hear you enjoy our products and truly appreciate your sharing your experience. Happy Holidays!

Thumbnail of user jamesp2215
Massachusetts
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August 11th, 2020
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As a "GW" customer over several years, their products are unique, highest quality and targeted to the specific needs of their customers. When combined with their service, you won't find a better experience!

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Colorado
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March 1st, 2014

Be careful when you buy from Garrett Wade. Wood colors are not as pictured and then they blame you for not understanding wood tones. Very weird dealing with a company that thinks customer service is done by letting you buy from them. Also the customer reviews are not all posted. They weed out negative comments about their product. They do have some 1-2 stars posted but they are minor issues. Great products but you can buy the same stuff from other vendors with comparable prices and non insulting customer service.

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Ohio
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July 13th, 2023
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Everything was as pictured. I am not an experienced handy woman, so I love the individual drill bit containers labeled for the type of material they work on. They are compact and don't take up a lot of room. Love them!

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Dear Maggie, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're happy you are pleased with your purchase. Thanks so much for your order. Have a great day!

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New York
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May 7th, 2020
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I just love my beautiful and functional Hurricane Lamp! It imparts a warm glow to our veranda, and we look forward to warm summer nights spent around it having drinks and good conversation! Another great experience ordering from Garrett Wade. We are longtime customers, and their fine products and excellent customer service have us returning time and time again. Thank you, Garrett Wade!

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GB
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November 18th, 2018

I'm in the UK and I don't always get good results when ordering from USA. But I have to say Garrett Wades customer service was excellent. The communications were excellent and they replied very quickly. Product arrived after only 10 days and without any import tax that I often get stung for. Just excellent and the product and free gift are great. Have been and will continue to recommend them to folks here in UK.
Thank you.

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Florida
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November 3rd, 2021
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Both items were as expected. Used them on test projects and both operated better than I had hoped. The Stove heated cooking oil to 350, and the hush puppies Fried up beautifully. The lantern with a bees wax candle gave off a little more light than I expected and stayed lit through a pretty steady breeze.

Thumbnail of user jerryw936
Michigan
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October 11th, 2023
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Whether it's top quality tools or their large variety of unique items, you can count on Garrett Wade to have you covered! And, best of all? If you take an hour or two to just browse their latest catalog, I can almost guarantee that you'll find plenty of things that you didn't know that you just had to have!

By the way, their customer service always goes above and beyond...

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Dear Jerry,

How nice to hear how pleased you are with our products and our service! It's our genuine pleasure to bring these unique items to our customers, and to offer further assistance when needed. Thanks very much for your thoughtful review!

Thumbnail of user johnm8478
Oregon
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November 16th, 2021
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I practice both modern and traditional carpentry. Garrett Wade is my go to place for finding the tools I need for this. They have a good selection, easy online order and prompt delivery. I am satisfied with all my purchases from this company.

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Thumbnail of user maryu736
Washington
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April 16th, 2023
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I've purchased several tools from Garret Wade and been very happy with the quality. After a recent issue where I was unable to obtain a discount on an on-line order, their customer service rep contacted me and issued both the discount and refund on a second item. Her personal emails were immediate and much appreciated. I will continue to order from Garret Wade and won't be shy about contacting Customer Service if I have a problem.

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Dear Mary, We're very sorry that you needed to add something extra in order to receive the discount. We have issued a refund in the amount of $15.08 (10% off the item you ordered, and a full refund on the extra item you needed to order). Please accept our sincerest apologies. We truly appreciate you as a customer! Thank you so much for your order and your patience.

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Tennessee
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October 16th, 2021
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Everything I have purchased has been of the highest quality. My last order did not contain one of the items I ordered and getting the the matter straightened out was efficient and the item was sent after a phone call to report the problem. Good customer service is important and it exists at G. W.

Thumbnail of user gretchens161
California
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October 2nd, 2023
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While the Garrett Wade products are (mostly) phenomenal, they don't communicate much. No e-mail is sent when the order is received it would be nice to have an order number to refer to; nor is shipping information ever provided so packages can be tracked.

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Craig W. – Garrett Wade Rep

Dear Gretchen,
Thank you very much for your order! We're very sorry to hear that you werent' kept up-to-date on the status of your order. We're not quite sure why this happened and will look into this further. Your feedback is much appreciated!

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North Carolina
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May 26th, 2021
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Placed an order for the new multifunction garden hose nozzle to replace a nozzle that I had worn out. Got a notice that my order had been refunded, but no reason given. I know with new products and Covid delivery problems, availability can be impacted, but would have liked better information than we credited your card back for your purchase. Nothing about why it was cancelled or if it would be available in the future. Now I have to start hunting for a replacement from another source. Disappointing!

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