Returns & exchanges
16 questions answered in the “Returns & exchanges” section of the Olympia Middle East help centre.
Returns & exchanges
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Can I return a product after I buy it?
Yes. You can return a product within 30 days of delivery, as long as it is unopened, the factory seal is intact and it is complete in its original packaging.
- The 30 days run from the day your order is delivered
- Returns inside Oman are free
- Proof of purchase is needed: order number, invoice or delivery note
Note: Opened products or items with a broken seal cannot be returned.
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What are the conditions for a return to be accepted?
A return is accepted within 30 days of delivery when the item is unopened with the factory seal intact, complete in its original packaging, and backed by proof of purchase.
- Product unopened and unused
- Safety seal intact, not broken
- Original packaging with all components and accessories
- Proof of purchase: order number, invoice or delivery note
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Which products cannot be returned?
Opened or used products cannot be returned, and neither can anything with a broken safety seal or without its original packaging.
- Opened or used products
- Items with a broken safety seal
- Final-sale and clearance items
- Gift cards and vouchers
- Personal-care items once opened
- Anything without its original packaging
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Is returning free, or is there a fee?
Returns inside Oman are free. If a return is rejected at inspection, an OMR 1.000 restocking charge applies.
- No charge for a return that meets the conditions
- Rejection usually happens when the item is opened, the seal is broken or packaging is incomplete
- Inspection is completed within 2 business days of receipt
Note: Check the conditions before sending to avoid the restocking charge.
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How do I return an order, step by step?
Contact us with your order number and reason, receive a return reference within 1 business day, then hand the item to the courier or drop it at any branch.
- Message us on WhatsApp +968 7161 1711 or use the Contact Us page with your order number and reason
- Receive your return reference within 1 business day
- Hand the item to the courier or drop it at any Olympia branch
- We inspect within 2 business days, then your refund is processed
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Can I return an item at a branch instead of shipping it?
Yes. You can hand your return in at any of our eight branches around Muscat instead of waiting for a courier pickup.
- Get your return reference first on WhatsApp or through Contact Us
- Bring the item unopened in its original packaging with proof of purchase
- Most branches open 10:00 to 22:00; Seeb and Al Mawaleh open at 09:00
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How long does inspection of a returned item take?
Returned items are inspected within 2 business days of arrival, after which we confirm the outcome and start your refund.
- Business days are Sunday to Thursday
- Inspection checks that the item is unopened, sealed and completely packaged
- Once accepted, refund timing depends on your payment method
Note: A rejected return carries an OMR 1.000 restocking charge.
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When will I get my refund?
Refund timing depends on how you paid: 7 to 14 business days for card and wallet payments, and within 7 business days for cash-on-delivery orders.
- Card or wallet: 7 to 14 business days back to the original payment source
- Cash on delivery: bank transfer or store credit within 7 business days
- Branch purchases: refunded immediately in cash or to your card
Note: The clock starts once the item passes inspection.
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My order arrived damaged, wrong or with an item missing. What do I do?
Report it within 7 days of delivery with clear photos, and we will send a replacement or refund you in full, including the delivery charge.
- Photograph the product, the outer packaging and the delivery note
- Send the photos with your order number to WhatsApp +968 7161 1711
- Do not open a wrongly supplied item until we confirm the next step
Note: Keep the original packaging until the case is closed.
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Can I exchange a product instead of getting a refund?
Yes, exchanges are available under the same return conditions: within 30 days of delivery and with the product unopened and factory sealed.
- Tell us you want an exchange rather than a refund when you contact us
- Exchanges can be handled at any branch or through the courier
- Any price difference is settled at the time of exchange
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I opened the tub and did not like the flavour. Can I return it?
No. Once a product is opened or the seal is broken it cannot be returned, for food-safety reasons.
- Try a smaller size before committing to a large tub
- Use the Flavor filter in the shop to narrow down what suits your taste
- Ask our branch staff or message us on WhatsApp before you buy
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Can I return only part of my order?
Yes, you can return part of an order, and we do not reclaim delivery even if the items you keep fall below OMR 10.000.
- The refund covers the returned items at the price actually paid
- The same conditions apply: 30 days from delivery, unopened and sealed, with proof of purchase
- Returns inside Oman are free
Note: If a discount was tied to order value, we confirm the final amount first.
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Do I need the invoice to return something?
You need proof of purchase, and any one of these works: your order number, the invoice or the delivery note.
- Your order number is always in My Orders and in your order confirmation
- The delivery note arrives with the parcel
- For a branch purchase, bring the receipt
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I received a product as a gift and it does not suit me. Can I return it?
A refund always returns to the original payment method, so to the buyer; the recipient can instead take an exchange or store credit.
- The same rules apply: 30 days from delivery, unopened and sealed, with the order number
- Ask the person who bought the gift for the order number
- Gift cards and vouchers are not returnable
Note: For gifts, an exchange is usually the quickest option.
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Who pays for return shipping?
We do. Returns inside Oman are free, so you pay no shipping on a return that meets the conditions.
- Hand the item to the courier once you have your return reference
- Or drop it at any branch yourself at no cost
- A return rejected at inspection carries an OMR 1.000 restocking charge
Note: The published return policy covers returns within Oman.
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What if the product was damaged in transit?
If your item arrives damaged, report it within 7 days of delivery with photos and we will replace it or refund you in full, including delivery.
- Photograph the outer box before opening it if it looks damaged
- Keep the product and packaging as they are until we confirm next steps
- Send the photos with your order number on WhatsApp or via Contact Us
Note: Do not use a product that has leaked or lost its seal.
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