Gift return guide: Retailers with best and worst policies
Some stores will let you return anything, even without a receipt. Others have time limits and restocking fees.
Samantha B. Gordon, Consumer Reports
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If you believe it’s the thought that counts, then you won’t be offended if the recipient of a present you’ve given can’t use it for whatever reason. And if you’re given something that isn’t quite the right fit for you, you shouldn’t feel guilty about returning or exchanging it for something different.
Some retailers have flexible return and exchange policies all year long, and others are a bit more strict. But many retailers often extend their return windows around the holidays, especially this year. With COVID-related shipping delays creating problems, most stores are offering more generous return guidelines for holiday purchases.
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Now that the holidays are over, we have entered the season of returns. If you find yourself needing to return or exchange a gift that just isn t a good fit for your needs, check out the following return policies for major retailers.
Whether you are returning an item via mail or in your local store, it s important to understand how much time you have to make the return or exchange.
Return Policies for Major Retailers
Amazon.com: Most items shipped between October 1 and December 31, 2020 can now be returned until January 31, 2021. See the full return policy