Theres a lot to stress over when it comes to holiday shopping.
The last thing you need is the headache of dealing with complicated return policies.
One important note:All retailer return policies assume your purchases are made online or with a credit card.
If you tend to use cash, keep your receipts.
Without that, your return scenario will be much more complicated and perhaps unsuccessful.
Amazons Return Policy
In short:Returns can be made within 30 days of the receipt of a shipment.
That period is extended for the holidays.
Exceptions:Amazon has a long list ofitems that cannot be returned.
Read thefull fine print.
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Item condition:Must not be used or damaged (unless items arrived damaged from an online order).
Exceptions:Gift cards may not be returned.
You may need to show a valid ID.
Worth noting:Shipping costs on orders from Kohls.com are not refunded.
Holiday purchases made after October 7, 2024 will be eligible for returns through January 31, 2025.
Items purchased in store must be returned in store.
Item condition:Must be unworn, unwashed and unaltered.
Exceptions:Special merchandise terms apply for select items.
No receipt?The credit card used to make the purchase can be used to find the purchase.
you’re able to also provide a return label or packing slip if it was shipped.
Walmarts Return Policy
In short:Most returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase.
Item condition:Must be in original manufacturers packaging.
There are exceptions and additions to condition requirements by department.
Exceptions:Some electronics and luxury items must be returned within 14 days.
Certain appliances need to be returned within two days.
Worth noting:Walmart offers a special holiday reason return policy.
Items purchased between Oct.1 and Dec. 31 can be returned until Jan. 31 or 90 days from purchase.
Targets Return Policy
In short:Returns are accepted within 90 days of purchase.
If you used a Target RedCard, the return period is extended for an additional 30 days.
Item condition:Most items must be unopened and in new condition.
Exceptions:Quite a few (seefull return policyfor further details).
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Only items purchased directly from Apple or Apple retail stores can be returned to Apple.
Item condition:It depends on the item pop in.
See thefull return policyfor further details.
No receipt?Sorry; original receipt or gift receipt is required.
Worth noting:Different wireless carriers have different service-cancellation policies.
Be sure to contact your provider for more information.
Item condition:Must be unwashed and unworn.
Swimwear must have original price tags and hygienic liner intact.
Sunglasses must have tags attached and be returned with the complementary case.
Exceptions:Final sale items cannot be returned or exchanged.
Online purchases marked mail only cannot be returned in-store.
No receipt?The refund policy does not specify what to do in this case.
Prepaid cards (i.e.
gift cards and phone cards) are non-refundable.
No receipt?All returns without an original receipt require valid government-issued ID.
Technology products without an original receipt are not eligible for return.
Software, CDs, DVDs and video games without an original receipt are eligible for an exact-item exchange only.
Office Depot/OfficeMax reserves the right to request identification or deny any exchange or return.
Lowes Return Policy
In short:Mostreturns are accepted within 90 days of purchase.
Item condition:Must include all original manufacturers packaging materials, manuals and accessories.
(Lowes reserves the right to refuse or limit the number of returns permitted without valid receipts.)
Home Depots Return Policy
In short:Returns are accepted within 90 days of purchase on most items.
Item condition:Items must be returned with all components for a full refund.
See the complete listhere.
See thefull return policyfor further details.
Walgreens Return Policy
In short:Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase.
Exceptions:No refunds are given for sexual wellness or seasonal products.
No receipt?Check the return policy on that specific products page onWalgreens website.
Ultimately, the decision to refund your money is the store managers to make.
PetSmarts Return Policy
In short:Returns are accepted within 60 days of purchase.
Item condition:Must be in original packaging and in sellable condition.
in cash if you purchased in cash, refunded to your credit card if charged, etc.).
you’re free to also exchange the product for a similar PetSmart product.
Exceptions:Refunds on cell phones with contract are only accepted within 14 days of purchase.
There is a $45 fee for returning or exchanging these items.
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Contributors Kent McDill and Larissa Runkle contributed to this report.
