I visited Waves Store in Clearwater Beach to buy a swimming shirt that would protect a recent shoulder surgery from sun exposure. I picked a medium-sized shirt from the sale rack outside the store, assuming it was discounted. At checkout, the cashier mentioned he wouldn't charge me for the "printing" on the shirt--something I hadn't even realized was a separate fee. I thanked him, only to be shocked when the total came to $55.63. Feeling rushed because my friends were waiting, I paid, thinking maybe the shirt had been misplaced on the sale rack. But on my way out, I saw another shirt--similar in style--with a clear tag showing $24.99. I went back to the cashier and asked to return the expensive shirt and buy the cheaper one. He refused, pointing to a small, hidden sign that said "No Returns, Only Exchanges." To make matters worse: * He removed the price tag from the shirt I bought. * He did not provide a receipt. * My friends later told me this is a common tactic there and that I may have been scammed. This experience felt dishonest and exploitative, especially for someone dealing with a medical issue and just trying to enjoy the beach. I strongly recommend checking tags carefully, asking for receipts, and being cautious when shopping here. read more

Waves - Women's Clothing Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

scam. don't buy anything here. they're knowingly charging extra hidden costs and marking clothes with a lower price hoping you won't notice in the chaos of checking out. the quality is also garbage. read more

Waves - Women's Clothing Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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would give zero stars if possible. An ABSOLUTE scam. Told us we can get 3 free shirts just have to pay for the design and told us not to worry about the price of the design, each design was over 20 dollars. Rang up my sweatshirt as 50 dollars when the sign said 35 and then said I just work here, but then let us pick another item in the store for free because of her mistake. DO NOT GO HERE read more

Total scam! Paid over $100 for 3 tank tops. I was told before I paid that 2 tanks would be $26 and 1 tank would be $20.

SCAM! My 16 year old granddaughter bought a shirt that the man said would only cost $22. Upon check out she noticed her charge was &45! When asked he said it fees and decal fee. Mind you never mentioned additinal charges to her. i questioned it and stated the same shirt is on sale rack. he said that that one and other exactly like it had flaws!! DO NOT BUY!! SCAMMERS!! read more

PSA!!..if i could give them a zero star I would..very dishonest and then I watched them tried to add extra stuff on!(I didn't buy) soooo yall better ask to see what they ringing up if you do go inside! BUTT I do NOT recommend this place to anyone else‍ read more

Ended up paying almost $80 for a shirt tagged at 39.99 because I had an iron on added to it and the prices on receipt were not even those on the tag or listed for iron-ons at check out. The staff hovered while shopping as if they expected us to try to steal. read more

This is a really nice store. I'll call it a souvenir shop, because it has so many tourists here and they are really purchasing t-shirts and cups like me. I spent $100 here, is you know I found something that I really liked. :-) I am the first Yelper to post this comment and add WAVES to Yelp. Yayy! Friendly service and really nice employees. read more

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DO NOT SHOP HERE!!! If I could give no stars, I would!!!! Total scam!!! They don't tell you that you will have to pay for the shirt/sweatshirt AND whatever design you choose to put on it. It ended up costing $90 for a sweatshirt that literally said Clearwater on it. Then they proceeded to tell me that they would give us a deal if we wanted another shirt, um no!!!! read more

My mom and I were in close to closing and bought few things and had names put on them and one sweater with a decal. They charge $4 per per letter which is ridiculous. The man working seemed to follow us around almost pushing product on us. I don't feel the man was very transparent but he was very nice. The man told us the receipts weren't printing that they could be texted or emailed. After leaving we looked at the texted receipt and felt my mom over charged so we went back next day thinking we were going to have a problem getting money back especially after I read reviews. Turns out the decals that go on the shirts are just as much as the shirts or sweaters. Both me and my mom were very upset before going back to the store thinking our day was going to be ruined. The people that work there are very nice and they did make it right for us and made our day. If they hadn't made it right I wouldn't be leaving 4 stars. read more

Beware of prices that change at checkout as well as an extra "check out fee" that is not disclosed until you get your receipt. There are plenty of gift shops on the beach, save your money for a real business. read more

Waves - Added "check out fee" was not disclosed prior to them swiping my card. - Women's Clothing Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

SCAM and BUYER BEWARE! They will act like t-shirts are affordable, but once the print is added, the price is literally QUADRUPLED! This place is a scam, and unfortunately no one has contacted the BBB until now. Two t shirts for $75??? My lawyer will reach out regarding your schemes. read more

This place is a scam. Saw signs that said everything was $12.99. Bought a shirt and the lady at the front told us it was $44 AFTER the card was swiped. STAY AWAY!! Hope everyone who works here has bad karma. read more

Scam!!!! I bought 2 hats, a $14.99 pair of sunglasses and 4 shirts and it cost $258. They talk you into the custom design like they're included which even if they were separate shouldn't mean each cost $50. We got one kids shirt and three adult shirts. Once the designs are done there's no turning back. The great sales people I will ski me out of a lot of money extremely fast. These designs are no different than you get it a flea market and pay $20 for a shirt. read more

Scam, please be aware that the clothing items are being improperly listed/discounted. They got very defensive when confronted about this. A report to the BBB and Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Goods we'll be made. Check google reviews as well for further incidences. read more

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I bought 2 t-shirts & had transfers done. They didn't tell me the price & were going to charge me about $120, but he knocked it down a bit after I protested. It Only cost $102 + tax. Buyer beware! Their prices are not really posted. Don't get ripped off like I did! read more

Same experience as everyone else... if they would have been up front with pricing I would have never shopped there. They make every shirt "custom" which means $70. It's BS and a scam, no one should or would spend that for these shirts. read more

I wouldn't call their business practice a scam. It's more of a bait and switch with the prices. $40 for a garbage quality print on a $5 t-shirt. read more

This place is a scam. The advertise prices on their racks and then ring you up for a different price. There are items that don't have a price and don't tell you the cost when you purchase. They take advantage people who are unknowing. They then say that they can't refund you and that their machine doesn't, but if you argue enough, they can do it with the same machine. read more

Shirts are amazing but extremely overpriced, we got two shirts and it's cost us over 100 bucks. Didn't tell us that the shirt, design, and wax were separately Priced or what they even cost. They just asked me what to do then charged us. After getting a necklace and a license tag it all came down to about 150. read more