Market Intelligence Report

Seafood Return Policy Comparison

A comprehensive analysis of claim windows, return policies, and resolution processes for the top 30 premium seafood competitors.

Claim Window Distribution

Overview of the industry standard time limits for filing return claims across all 30 competitors.

Immediate (<24h)Standard (24h)Medium (2-3Days)Extended (7+Days)Not Specified89264
Fulton Fish Market logo
Fulton Fish Market
Immediately upon receipt
No (do not send back)

Claim Process

Email [email protected] or call

Issues Covered

Quality, damage, missing, wrong items

Documentation

Photos helpful

Special Notes

Refunds in 7-10 days. Resends available if unsafe due to delay.

Wild Alaskan Company logo
Wild Alaskan Company
As soon as possible
Conditional (100% guarantee)

Claim Process

Contact support

Issues Covered

Dissatisfaction

Documentation

Yes (may require photos)

Special Notes

Subscription model. Member satisfaction guarantee.

Crowd Cow logo
Crowd Cow
ASAP (food) / 30 days (non-food)
No (food) / Yes (non-food 30 days)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Dissatisfaction

Documentation

Yes (may require photos/return)

Special Notes

No exchanges for perishables. Credit/refund possible.

Vital Choice logo
Vital Choice
30 days
Conditional (100% guarantee)

Claim Process

Call 1-866-482-5887 or Live Chat

Issues Covered

Dissatisfaction, damage, quality, missing/wrong

Documentation

Contact Customer Care

Special Notes

100% satisfaction guarantee.

Citarella logo
Citarella
As soon as possible
Conditional (100% Satisfaction Guarantee)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Dissatisfaction, out of stock

Documentation

Yes (photos of packaging and product)

Special Notes

Do not discard items until contacted. May require return before substitute/credit. Substitutions of equal/greater value for out of stock.

Sizzlefish logo
Sizzlefish
7 days
No (perishable)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Thawed, materially damaged, substantive problems

Documentation

Photos appreciated (not required)

Special Notes

Free replacement shipped via original method. Do not return perishable goods.

Sea to Table logo
Sea to Table
30 days
Yes (refund/replace/exchange)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Quality, damage, delayed delivery, thawing

Documentation

Description required (photos implied)

Special Notes

Discard items not cold to touch. Do not refreeze thawed fish.

SeaBear Smokehouse logo
SeaBear Smokehouse
Not specified
Yes (Fisherman's Oath)

Claim Process

Contact support

Issues Covered

Any reason (not thrilled)

Documentation

Not specified

Special Notes

Replace, refund, or 'do whatever it takes'.

Maine Lobster Now logo
Maine Lobster Now
4 hours
No (perishable)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Dead lobsters, quality issues

Documentation

Yes with photos (lobsters on back)

Special Notes

Refund typical, reshipment not guaranteed.

Regalis Foods logo
Regalis Foods
24 hours
No (food products)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Missing items, incorrect items

Documentation

Yes with photos

Special Notes

Strict no-return policy due to scarcity/freshness.

Four Star Seafood logo
Four Star Seafood
24 hours
No (perishable)

Claim Process

Contact Customer Care immediately

Issues Covered

Missing products, order issues

Documentation

Yes with photos (required for quality complaints)

Special Notes

Redelivery, credit, or refund at discretion. Contactless delivery photos used as proof.

Riviera Seafood Club logo
Riviera Seafood Club
7 days (food) / 30 days (non-food)
No (perishable)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Quality, damage, missing items

Documentation

Yes with photos/video

Special Notes

Credit, refund, or replacement offered. Quantity/cut size may vary.

Catalina Offshore Products logo
Catalina Offshore Products
24 hrs (damage/missing), 7-15 days (frozen)
No (perishable)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Damage, missing items, quality

Documentation

Yes with photos

Special Notes

Delays <48hrs case-by-case. Broken vacuum seals report within 24hrs.

Tsukiji Fish Market Inc. logo
Tsukiji Fish Market Inc.
Not specified
No (except incorrect/damaged)

Claim Process

Contact via website form or email

Issues Covered

Incorrect items, damaged items

Documentation

Not specified

Special Notes

Thorough inspections before shipping.

Nordic Catch logo
Nordic Catch
72 hours (3 days)
Conditional (30 days non-perishable)

Claim Process

Email [email protected] or Claims Portal

Issues Covered

Spoilage, damage, fulfillment errors, theft

Documentation

Yes with photos/videos

Special Notes

Claims >$100 reshipment only. Lost packages claim within 7 days.

SoPo Seafood logo
SoPo Seafood
Immediately upon arrival
No (highly perishable)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Missing, shipping, quality, temp, packaging

Documentation

Yes with photos + temp reading

Special Notes

Must track and bring inside promptly. Thawing in transit normal.

Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood logo
Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood
Not specified
Conditional (100% guarantee)

Claim Process

Contact support

Issues Covered

Dissatisfaction

Documentation

Not specified

Special Notes

100% Satisfaction Guarantee. 'We will make it right.'

Browne Trading logo
Browne Trading
24 hours
No, all orders final

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Damage, quality (subpar/spoiled), late delivery (>2 days)

Documentation

Yes with pictures

Special Notes

Refunds/replacements at discretion. 15% restocking fee for pre-ship cancel.

Kai Gourmet logo
Kai Gourmet
24 hours (damage), same day (missing)
No (perishable)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Damage, quality, missing items

Documentation

Yes with photos

Special Notes

$25 fee deducted if processed but not packed. No refund for bad address.

All Fresh Seafood logo
All Fresh Seafood
3 hours (fresh/damage)
No

Claim Process

Report immediately

Issues Covered

Damage, fresh product issues

Documentation

Not specified

Special Notes

Strict 3-hour claim window.

Hokkaido Uni logo
Hokkaido Uni
Not specified (immediately)
No (highly perishable)

Claim Process

Contact with order number/tracking

Issues Covered

Errors, damage (with Route insurance)

Documentation

Photos + tracking for insurance

Special Notes

Route insurance recommended. Consume Uni within 2-3 days.

Foraged logo
Foraged
3 days
Conditional (Buyer Protection)

Claim Process

Report to Foraged

Issues Covered

Not received, significantly not as described

Documentation

Yes (implied for 'not as described')

Special Notes

Marketplace model. Sellers set own policies for other returns.

Honolulu Catch logo
Honolulu Catch
10 days
Conditional (refunds offered)

Claim Process

Email [email protected] or call

Issues Covered

Defective, damaged, wrong item, delay >1 day

Documentation

Yes with photos

Special Notes

Evaluated against temp records. Delivery refusal voids refund.

Prime Fish logo
Prime Fish
8 hours
No

Claim Process

Website claims form

Issues Covered

Carrier mistakes, delays, damage, thawing

Documentation

Yes with photos (product + pkg)

Special Notes

Refund or store credit. Loosened seals alone don't qualify.

Great Alaska Seafood logo
Great Alaska Seafood
Immediately or next day
No (perishable)

Claim Process

Call 866-262-8846 or notify immediately

Issues Covered

Quality, mistakes, spoiled (with insurance)

Documentation

Yes with photos (box, label, product)

Special Notes

100% Happiness guarantee. Fraud investigation reserved.

Noble Fresh Cart logo
Noble Fresh Cart
24 hours
No (all sales final)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Defective, wrong items, out of stock

Documentation

Yes with photos

Special Notes

Not responsible for mishandling. Cancel 24hrs before delivery.

Pacific Wild Pick
24 hours
No (perishable)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Defective, damaged

Documentation

Yes with photos

Special Notes

Inspect immediately. Non-returnable due to perishable nature.

E-Fish
24 hours
No (perishable)

Claim Process

Email [email protected]

Issues Covered

Damage, spoilage, missing items

Documentation

Yes with photos

Special Notes

Refund or replacement. Shipping costs non-refundable.

Farm-2-Market
24 hours
No (perishable)

Claim Process

Call 800-477-2967 or email

Issues Covered

Dead on arrival (live), spoilage, damage

Documentation

Yes with photos

Special Notes

Must accept delivery on first attempt. No returns on live seafood.