Ernest M.
deceptive, poor communication
Website has a banner at the top of the site that reads; '1 - 4 days delivery', scrolling down there's another area with large text that reads; 'FREE SAME DAY SHIPPING Enjoy free express shipping on all orders. We ship orders every business day before 12PM. Order now to receive it the same week.' There's no indication on the site whether or not items are in stock. I placed an order on the morning of 4/19/2026, funds immediately are disbursed from my account. Shipping was $400. I hear nothing about my order until I reach out to them via email on the evening of 4/21/2026. They respond the next day; 'We are so sorry for the inconvenience, but the expected ship date for your 80" Squat Rack and Iron Plates that are part of your bundle has been pushed back to mid-May. Unfortunately, the sets that arrived at our warehouse weren't enough to accommodate some of the orders. Although we try to keep our website ETAs as accurate as possible, there are rare occasions when these are pushed back due to high demand.' I don't mind waiting for my items, but given what I've read about this company I don't trust them to deliver by "mid-May" so I requested a refund this morning (4/23/2026). We'll see how long it takes to receive my money back. A company with strong communication skills would have immediately reached out to let me know they don't have the items in stock and there would be a delay. They'd also offer to immediately refund my order if I don't want to wait. Everything about this experience with Better Body has been a red flag.
Response from Better Body EquipmentApr 27, 2026
Hi Ernest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience—we understand your concerns and sincerely apologize for the frustration this has caused. You’re absolutely right that we should have communicated the delay proactively. While we do our best to keep inventory and shipping timelines accurate on the website, there are occasions where high demand can outpace incoming stock, and in this case, we fell short in keeping you informed in a timely manner. We also understand how the messaging on our site could feel misleading in this situation. The “1–4 day delivery” and “same day shipping” apply to in-stock items, and we recognize that this was not made clear enough for your order. That’s something we are actively working to improve, so expectations are set more accurately moving forward. Regarding your refund, once it has been processed on our end, it typically takes several business days for the funds to reflect, depending on your payment provider. That said, your request has been noted, and we’re prioritizing it to ensure it’s completed as quickly as possible. We truly regret that this experience has impacted your trust in us. Your feedback is important, and we’re taking it seriously as we continue to improve both our communication and inventory transparency. If there’s anything further we can assist with, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Best regards, Better Body Team




