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Go Outdoors Reviews

2.0 Rating 654 Reviews
24 %
of reviewers recommend Go Outdoors
2.0
Based on 654 reviews
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods
Courier
Average Delivery Time
Over 7 Days
On-time Delivery
Greater than 18%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders
Greater than 80%
Customer Service
Communication Channels
Email, Live Chat, Telephone
Queries Resolved In
Over A Week
Customer Service
1.5 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process
Difficult
Returns Process
Could Be Better
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Wanted to buy a top for my sister ckecked that they had it in store at Scunthorpe found an assistant gave her all the details she could not find it and her more expereinced colleague when asked told her to go back into the stock room and search through the boxes I waited 20 minutes and then told this sales person I could not wait any longer she basically told me that their stock room was such a mess she probably couldn't find it and suggested that I order it on line for delivery to store. I have now ordered a similar item cheaper from Mountain Warehouse will not bother with Go Outdoors in Scunthorpe again.
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Posted 2 years ago
Bought a RAB Women’s Downpour ECO Waterproof Jacket online. Unfortunately, it was not waterproof. I rang customer services prior coming to store, I did explain situation regarding the jacket and was advised to return it. Nothing was mentioned regarding PAYMENT METHOD As it was not my fault that product I bought didn’t work as it says on the website, RAB Women’s Downpour ECO Waterproof Jacket was not waterproof, I still have to pay £3 to return it. I thought I might be able to swap it in the shop, so drove 25 miles to shop. I was so shocked about attitude. I gave my order Nr, but that was not enough for return, I was asked to provide PAYMENT METHOD. I said that I paid by card but was advised to prove it. I didn’t have a proof of PAYMENT METHOD. So, the answer was: “I cannot help you”. Most stores don’t need to require a receipt anymore, especially if the payment was made on a card. But I had an Order nr. It’s easy to retrieve a prior sale through your POS system if the customer has the card with which they made the purchase or order Nr. I have bought a membership as well. I really regret it now. Customer service was below any criticism, I was not offered to exchange or any other solution.
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Posted 2 years ago
Great in store, terrible on line. A week after an order and no sign of it. They use the utterly useless Evri, so don’t expect to receive your goods. Also don’t expect a rapid refund.
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Posted 2 years ago
like many on here was drawn to a hugely discounted (75% off sleeping bag), this remained in stock for several days after ordering. Paid for membership and added some smaller items as i was pleased with the potential money saved. All small items shipped next day, sleeping bag not sent a week later (yet showing out of and back in stock on different days) . I chase up week later and they send two smaller order items and without discussing with me (i had mailed saying i would accelt an alternative but needed whole order) they then cancelled the sleeping bag (main item with huge discount!) I then speak to them on the phone, they refuse an alternative and admit the restock this week for their large national promotion on the sleeping bag was 2 items! Seems to me their promotions are not scaled to meet the demand and orders likely to receive.
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Posted 2 years ago
would never use this company again swansea store worse service ever ordered item showing stock in store only to be told 7 days wait asked for refund which came i drips and drabs and took weeks would avoid at all costs not worth the hassle and customer service line even worse they dont want to know
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Posted 2 years ago
We went to penrith to buy footwear. A ember of staff offered to help but we politely declined which was well handled by the member of staff ( SCOTTISH PERSON ) . we looked at lots of possibilities and possibly mixed up a display. Eventually we asked for help and Michelle cheerfully assisted to find the right shoe in the right size. Altogether this was a relaxed experience with lots of choice and very cheerful helpful staff.
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Posted 2 years ago
Ordered a new headlamp with a 3-5 day delivery for a trip in 2 weeks. Figured that have plenty of time for it to arrive. After more than a week still nothing. I contacted their customer care but after 6 emails all the keep repeating is a link to their 'track your order ' page which just tells me it will be arriving soon. I am disgusted that they can't bring themselves to apologise and offer an explanation. I am going to pursue a refund but reading some of the other experiences here am dreading the headache I am likely to get. What a sham business. Wish I'd stuck with Amazon or Cotswold Outdoors who were prompt and extremely professional. Cheap is never worth it. Stick with the reputable and proven stores.
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Posted 2 years ago
Firstly, I like GO Outdoors. I've previously left some 5 star reviews re the staff, their service and the stores. However,this faith has been badly shaken. I Visited the Milton Keynes store a couple of weeks ago and bought two expensive backpacks. They didn't have the sizes or colours we wanted in store so, the shop assistant ordered the ones we wanted online. We also took advantage of their price match and got a good discount. Delivery 3-5 working days. Happy bunnies. Jump forward two weeks. No backpacks arrived. I called customer services. There had been no contact from G.O. with in the interim. I was told, one backpack was out of stock and the other should have been refunded. I had received no such refund and asked why I had been refunded, the backpack was out of stock I was told. But why not refund both, I enquired, they're both out of stock at least give me the opportunity to wait for both to be in stock. And why no communication of this? "I don't know" was the response. I was asked if wanted to cancel the other backpack and get a refund for that as well?. I did, so i was put on another lengthy hold. Eventual I was told that Customer Service couldn't put the refund back on my card, I had to go back into store and explain everything to them, again. (You can see why customers get annoyed, but I bit my lip). Just lucky I wasn't visiting the area from far away I suppose. Whilst I was waiting, I checked stock availability on G.O. website, both backpacks were in stock! I queried this and asked if they could just be re-ordered, no, not possible I was told. "Yes, I don't know why this happens" was told, what, items shown as in-stock on your website being out of stock? "Yeah" you can't check stock availability on your system? Well, both backpacks are shown in stock, can I order them now like I did in store? "No, they're out of stock" (screams into cushion...) My suspicion is this. When I requested the price match, the staff member checked the details of the other retailer and that the price match was in line with G.O. policy. All good, discount went through. The price match was accepted but it was a large discount, nearly £150 for the two packs. Not wanting to effectively give the packs away, cynics among you (I couldn't possibly say) might think that this feels like an underhand way by G.O. of getting out of honouring transaction and their own price match (as long as its not too much) policy. The whole thing just stinks. Needless to say, once bitten twice shy. Caveat emptor.
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Posted 2 years ago
We visited the store to purchase several beghaus coats and fleeces for myself and my wife. The staff in the store were very friendly and really brilliant. They supported us with advice and guidance on the items and in bringing the correct sizes from the warehouse. We actually spend way to much in time in the store making up our minds. One of the staff picks this up in our conversation and warned us stays were limited to 2-hrs. Having almost spent this much time in the store he kindly updated their system with our car number plate so we wouldn't get a fine. The fine for overstay is £150. A couple of issues with the visit. A number of the items were either not priced up or incorrectly priced, compared to that on their system; The staff were clear the store would match any offer on their website. However when we went to the till to pay the manager seemed to try and unpick this... this doesn't apply, you can't do this, you can't apply both deals at the same time, etc... all this said in a very offish and arrogant tone, whilst munching on chewing gum. When I showed her the basket on the website and the fact all the deals had been applied... she reluctant applied the deals, "as one off", and was even more stand offish; Having processed the payment for the goods, she stood arrogantly waiting for us to leave. Having bought 5 items she made no attempt to ask whether we wanted a carrier bag, with the purchases piled up on the till. From the point when the payment went through she remained silence... not even a word around "thank you for shopping at ...", have a good day. Again the staff on the shop floor were brilliant... the manager really does need to get a change or attitude or personality....
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Posted 2 years ago
Shopped online, bad experience when it comes to returns, not fully refunded!!! It’s a con…. Beware shoppers!!!
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Posted 2 years ago
Sun 9 Oct 2022. 1330hrs. Poole store. One member of staff in entire store. Poor girl working till with never-ending queue of customers. No security, no manager, no-one working shop floor. All the hallmarks of a company in trouble.
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Posted 2 years ago
Went to go outdoors in Edinburgh was served by a guy called Johnny he went above and beyond helping us picking out sleeping bags beds cookers gas chatting about othere products with my brother and sister in law as they have not been camping this resulted in me by another bed which I am dying to try out thank you again Johnny
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Posted 2 years ago
I ordered online and they 2 items that were completely the wrong size and colour - but there is no option to return them for free, and they do not reimburse postage costs (even though it was their mistake causing me to return!) It's a ridiculous company, the whole 'Go outdoors card' thing is an absolute racket and they know it - it's just an excuse to slap an extra five quid on top of every order, because they know nobody carries the bloody card around with them at all times
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Posted 2 years ago
Bought something online and paid for next day delivery. Parcel arrived, wrong item sent. Contacted them and they refunded my delivery charge. Took the wrong item back to the store and 3 weeks later still waiting for refund for the item. Contacted them and received about 10 emails in the space of 4 days all asking the same question and from a different advisor each time - still no refund. I have given up trying to get my refund for something which had they sent correctly in the first place wouldn't have had to return. Terrible company to deal with, lesson learnt will never deal with them again!
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Posted 2 years ago
Wigan store, Nikki on footwear was veryhelpful. Def revisiting next month🙂
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Posted 2 years ago
I've placed 2 click and collect orders and both have been messed up. Really regret trying this company out as they are useless
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Posted 2 years ago
Sadly on numerous occasions delivery on Internet orders have been delayed. This has been on standard and next day shipping. And whilst postal costs have been refunded we have still been left without items in time for what we ordered them for. Will not be using again as isn't just a one off now.
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Posted 2 years ago
I ordered a wetsuit online and once it arrived it didn’t fit me correctly so I went onto the returns link to create a returns label. I was then told I couldn’t return the wetsuit as it’s not eligible for a refund and to contact customer services. After about 10 emails back and forth I was told that wetsuits fall under swimwear and cannot be returned if there is not a hygiene strip on the inside. However wetsuits don’t come with a hygiene strip as clothing is commonly worn underneath. I was told I could try and go to my local store and maybe they could sort it out. I refuse to pay extra costs to travel to a store without a definite refund. No where on the product description or returns policy does it state that wetsuits aren’t able to be returned. I’ve opened a case through PayPal and hopefully they can help as I’m now £50 down with a wetsuit that doesn’t fit.
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Posted 2 years ago
Went to Go outdoors Canterbury branch to buy a single air mattress. Looked round could only find dozens of double mattresses, all singles sold out. Does that that tell those higher up that single air mattresses are more popular than doubles. Get your act together go outdoors and stock more of the popular single one. Another gripe the price that’s on some on some items looks good until you read the small print underneath saying a more expensive price if you haven’t got a membership price.Sorry but to me that’s not good customer service just give the customer a realistic price.
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Posted 2 years ago
Went to buy a bike for my grandson yesterday and the lady said that she was the only one that could sell a bike but hadn’t got time to sort one out told me to come back in a week when they’ve got more time so we got in the car and went to Decathalon in Telford picked a bike they checked it over very nice gentleman in Decathalon his name was Henry would highly recommend if you want to Bike go to Decathalon
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Posted 2 years ago
Go Outdoors is rated 2.0 based on 654 reviews