Tips for Successful Returns
Know your store policies, and leave the tags on before you try to return the gift you don't want.
Did you get a Chia Pet this year? Or a sweater that really isn't your style (or size)? For every great gift you've been given this holiday season, there's probably one that really needs to be returned. Consumers should know store return policies before they head back to the malls. Most “big box” stores and national chains have return policy information on their website. Even if the information is not online, Virginia law requires that all retailers disclose all conditions, charges, or fees relating to the return of goods. Although every store policy is slightly different, here are a few tips: Return it soon. Many stores won’t accept returns after 30, 60 or 90 days. Remember, you may not get cash back. Some stores will only give you a store…
harry lehman
11:44 am on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Thanks for the well done story on returning Christmas gifts! This is very good advice that will assist returners to avoid some pitfalls of the process. Your photo of TARGET shopping carts reminded me of an ever-increasing problem of vagrant shopping carts around our Fairfax neighborhoods which are discarded by shoppers. These carts pose a blight issue and traffic safety issues as they are … more ›