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SwimOutlet.com has a rating of 1.5 stars from 139 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about SwimOutlet.com most frequently mention customer service, and return shipping problems. SwimOutlet.com ranks 259th among Swimwear sites.

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  • Value
    31
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    32
  • Returns
    28
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Top Positive Review

“Bathing suit exchange”

Lori A.
10/26/21

I opted for a store credit for my exchange. This new bathing suit is gorgeous, very high quality. The bathing suits are a bit tight, however, you are going into the water which will loosen them. When swimming, loose bathing suits drag you. And the top feels like its being pulled down. They need to be tight to fit comfortably as you swim.

Top Critical Review

“This company is the worst”

Mary S.
9/30/24

I ordered a swim cap and paid over $23. The cap was too big, which means the company should return for free. Well, I just received my reimbursement (after returning said purchase)...$10. Really? What a scam!

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Thumbnail of user martinb103
Tennessee
4 reviews
23 helpful votes
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September 9th, 2017

Have ordered several items from here, most recently a wetsuit. All items arrived promptly. The price was fine. Once I returned a set of swim flippers and that went painlessly. This is a good place to shop.

Thumbnail of user danis62
Michigan
1 review
2 helpful votes
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December 17th, 2019

Sizing was way off, and it would cost me half the price of the product in shipping to return it!
Poor customer service when I asked about making an exchange.
Lost what could have been a long term customer if they had simply let me exchange for the proper size, not to mention the warnings I will give all my teammates.

Thumbnail of user tammys115
Colorado
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
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October 20th, 2017

I have been ordering from Swim Outlet for a few years. The quality of products are the same as in the store. My only issue is sometimes the size charts and suit sizes are hard to predict and not always accurate to the chart. The other products like swim equipment, caps, goggles etc are excellent. I will continue to be a customer here. I always get my order within 4-6 days but was disappointed in the 2 day shipping, it really should not say 2 days because it honestly always takes 4 days for 2 day shipping every time but even with waiting 4 days its well worth the wait when you look st the savings and quality of products they offer!

Thumbnail of user lindad230
Connecticut
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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December 12th, 2017

Returns take forever to process, there are no exchanges. You need to purchase the new size and then wait for the return to be credited. I tracked the return (their $4.99 label) and it was delivered over a week ago. When I used Chat to find my return $, I was told that she would do me a one time favor and process the refund today but it would take several days to show up in my account. I think they make their money on the Float. Will not use them again.

Thumbnail of user ramic3
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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April 2nd, 2020

I joined the membership but still got charged for return shipping fees, in fact got charged twice because I had to return two items from two different orders. There o way I return them in the same package (that'd make the return crews confused, according to their rep) Compare to most online retails, I don't think I enjoy as much of the experience. I was asked if I'm a robot so many time while browsing the site even after I signed in to my account. Members don't have any advantage of free shipping and free return is most of all ridiculous.

Thumbnail of user lyndong11
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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May 15th, 2022
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Only when there's a problem can you separate the good from the bad in online shopping. I had a relatively small problem with a purchase and Agnes at SwimOutlet customer service did everything I could ask to rectify it in a very timely manner. No muss No fuss. This place has all your swim/diving needs and knows what customer service really means.

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Thumbnail of user scottp1422
New Mexico
1 review
2 helpful votes
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August 8th, 2022

I have ordered from Swimoutlet for years and relied on product reviews by other customers on their site to help make informed decisions about what products to buy taking into account other people's experience with the product. That's what customer reviews are for right? I bought 3 jammer suits that got fairly good reviews on their site and that was a top seller for SO. I got the suits and they started to fall apart after about 12 work outs. I wrote a scathing review on their site and they refused to post it. They only care about making a buck and customer satisfaction comes last. After years of being a loyal customer I will never buy anything from SO again.

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Thumbnail of user flys1
Florida
1 review
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January 10th, 2021
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I recently purchased some swimsuits and a pair of goggles. They were all good prices. I think they are about the best site out there for swimming equipment and they recently have had a lot of sales. This is good but hate to not get the best price due to a sale that opens up a few days after purchase! Do not purchase the Finis Duo, in general, and not from SwimOutlet. The ones I received from them did not last after three years of excellent care. Finis I found to be overall quite unhelpful.

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Thumbnail of user judin22
Ohio
1 review
2 helpful votes
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November 28th, 2020

They do have good prices, but now, to get the best prices, you have to buy an annual membership. Also, when searching for a specific size swim suit, several come up, but when you go to order, many of the sizes are sold out. They need to fix the website so that the search only reveals available products.
Their team rebate program is a nice perk.

Thumbnail of user jacquiee1
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 22nd, 2018

SwimOutlet has always had the best prices and deals on swim gear and their shipping is quick. I never purchase swim gear from anywhere but her. Plus, their customer service is incredible. The few times I have had issues, they were quick to respond and immediately offered an acceptable solution. I even had someone email me back at 10:45 pm! They are very fair with how they do business. I had a suit that deteriorated in less than a month and I contacted them and sent pictures of the suit. Obviously, they don't make the swimwear, so the quality was not their fault, but they said they would contact the vendor to alert them of the issue. Obviously since I've been wearing it a month, they could not issue a refund, however they kindly gave me 10% off my next order with complimentary shipping. All-in-all, they did a terrific job of keeping my trust and loyalty.

Thumbnail of user markm5409
Michigan
1 review
2 helpful votes
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June 6th, 2023
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I purchased a pair of Northside Mens Burke 3.0 water shoes on April 1,2023. On June 5,2023 the back strap holder broke, leaving the shoes not wearable. I contacted Swim outlet to see what they could to remedy the isssue. The response was they could give me a10% discount on a new product.

Now I only wore the shoes 5 or 6 times over the course of two months. I surely would have expected them to last longer than two months. They basically look new except the back part that broke.

Thumbnail of user tl339
Rhode Island
1 review
2 helpful votes
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July 27th, 2022

If you're in a rush this is definitely not the place to order from. Placed my order on the 17th my delivery date has changed not once but twice. FedEx "sure post" is a joke. Not even during peak season for shipping have I ever waited this long and I have no idea when my package will actually be delivered and at this point I just want my money back and to shop somewhere else.

Thumbnail of user lynnew35
Cayman Islands
1 review
0 helpful votes
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March 15th, 2018

I have been a loyal customer of Swim Outlet for years. Best prices, selection and the customer service is outstanding. They never question a return or a defect and act promptly to sort out the problem. The only recommendation would be when the send Fedex to request a delivery signature so tracking is easier. Don't bother shopping elsewhere they are the best! Well done Swim Outlet you are our go to supplier for all things aquatic!

Thumbnail of user meredithh4
Virginia
1 review
8 helpful votes
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September 24th, 2015

I ordered a suit that was way too small despite my normal size 6 and I printed off their return label and sent it back using USPS. 6 weeks later they deny receiving it. Unfortunately I lost the tracking receipt which I've been told if I can give them tracking number they will gladly refund. Super shady. I know I put my return address on it and I checked it was sent to the correct address. Overall bad business. Beware.

Thumbnail of user williamg461
Washington
1 review
4 helpful votes
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February 24th, 2019

Whatever you do, do not buy anything from this company! I bought a men's swim shirt recently and now my computer is inundated with lewd, suggestive womens's wear ads from 3 different companies! I returned the shirt and am working on removing their access to my computer.

Thumbnail of user jacksonholesummerrental
Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
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June 29th, 2023

Rash guard was too small, asked for and exchange. Should have just returned for refund, which would have been been free, but the exchange cost me another $10, and the shipping was slow the first time. Just placed the exchange order today so wondering when it will show up. Will all the shipping horror stories and the additional fees for the exchange, I will not be using them again.

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Thumbnail of user bk222
Arizona
1 review
2 helpful votes
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March 12th, 2022
Verified purchase

They texted 3/8/2022 to say package here on 3/10/2022. On 3/12/2022 they text to say possible delivery 3/15/2022. Over promise and under deliver. I dislike them and haven't even tried the product yet.! Customer service had nothing to say but, "sorry".

Thumbnail of user sherryp75
Nevada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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August 7th, 2018

I wanted to price match a pair of goggles and Joanna was very rude about it and her supervisor Mary was not very professional at all. I am done shopping here the last couple of orders where night mares.

Thumbnail of user richardd696
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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October 12th, 2019

Shipping is a joke, paid extra for 2 day shipping!
Should have been here Friday, well today is Saturday, no delivery! Guess Monday.
Customer service is nothing more than artificial intelligence.
If you call their recording tell you, leave name and number they will call you back, nope no call back.
But they do have cheap prices.

Thumbnail of user pattim201
Minnesota
1 review
2 helpful votes
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April 25th, 2021

Wrong sizes, wrong colors and ABSOLUTELY no way to contact the company. No response from live chat, phone calls, text or emails. Customer service is way under par. I wouldn't recommend you spend a penny here.

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Very randomly sized, wrong colors sent

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Thumbnail of user jessicab1522
California
1 review
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September 21st, 2020

I will never ever buy anything from this company again. They sent a damaged goal for the pool and say I can't return it. So unethical. Don't shop from them. Not to mention poor customer service. They lie and say they will call me
Back and need to get more details.

Thumbnail of user salvatorea18
Texas
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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June 9th, 2020

Ordered three pairs of shoes month ago. Never received despite tracking info which is useless. They keep complaining about their delivery service. Not my problem. Keep on blaming corona virus. VERY hard to reach by phone, bordering on impossible. Hmmmm. I wonder why? Because you people are THIEVES.

Thumbnail of user maryl1000
Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 17th, 2019

I ordered a swimming suit from SwimOutlet.com which stared to fade the first time I wore it for water aerobics. After the 6th one hour class, I examined it when dry and noticed the straps above water were the original color, with the suit that was in the water was very faded. I wanted a credit for another suit, but was told that I had already used, no deal. There was no warning that the suit should not be used in a pool and I cannot recall over my 70 years ever having a suit that faded so badly with short use.

Thumbnail of user bananaf
California
1 review
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July 28th, 2021

I think the YMCA or my local pool must have sold them my email address, because I never order swimming products online (why would I? I'd never know if they fit), but I am a frequent swimmer. First red flag was that there's no way to unsubscribe from their emails. Second red flag is all these bad reviews. Yikes. Looks like I'll be deleting this email address and getting a new one... AGAIN.

Thumbnail of user georgep133
Illinois
1 review
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November 14th, 2017

Ordered a wetsuit at a great price point. Upon arrival the suit was torn at the seams and taped together with package tape (see attached photo... yes that is a BRAND NEW wetsuit, showed no signs of being worn). I requested an exchange, and the wetsuit I ordered was unavailable in the size and color of my original purchase. The exact same model and size wetsuit I ordered was available at a pricepoint of $150 more than my purchase, only difference being the color. I requested this product as an exchange and was told I would have to pay half the difference... mind you the price I paid was $280, so we are talking an almost 25% price increase. I obviously refused and was forced to process a return. I can understand defective products occur, and stocking can be limited... but to refuse to exchange my product and honor the price over the color is outrageous...

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