But dont think youre stuck.

Zappos allows returns for up to 12 months after the original purchase date.

This is a nice way of saying your feelings wont be hurt if it is returned.

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(Keep this in mind during the holiday season just a few months away.)

And keep these retailers in mind when you shop all year round.

Theres no time limit with proof of purchase to return unwashed or unworn items even without tags.

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Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?

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Ask one of these companies to help…

Without a receipt American Eagle will give a store credit for the items current selling price.

Costco

Costcosreturn policyis the stuff of urban legends.

A 15-year-old pressure cooker.

A dead Christmas tree in January.

But its easy to know the retail giants return policy.

Theres no time limit for returning most items.

Even opened food can be returned for a full refund.

There are a few exceptions.

Did you know?

Opened products can be returned within 180 days.

L.L.Bean

L.L.Beanis another retailer in the 12-month return policy club.

Nordstrom Rack, however, states items must be returned within 45 days.

Items returned beyond a year will be refunded with a merchandise credit.

Without a valid receipt you will get a store credit for the lowest selling price of the item.

It then sells that used gear.

Those purchases must be returned within 45 days.

you could get an exchange or merchandise credit or your money back.

It allows one year forreturnsfor those times you bought the wrong shoes online.

Some customers even report returning never-worn shoes beyond a year for a merchandise credit.

Athleta

Athleta, like other Gap brands, has a return window of 90 days.

Bath & Body Works

The sweet-scented store also has a90-day return policy.

It makes our list because Bath & Body Works lets customers return even opened products, a.k.a.

used products, for a full refund for 90 days with a receipt.

There are a few exceptions such as major appliances and area rugs.

Exchange it for something you like more.

And wait, theres more.

Customers have one year to return trees and shrubs.

Sephora

The makeup giantlets customers return opened and gently used productswithin 30 days for a store credit.

So go ahead and take a risk on that midnight blue eye shadow or metallic mascara.

Walgreens

Walgreens has a pretty standard30-day return policy.

But it also allows returns on open makeup.

Most stores also have a makeup consultant to help you pick your colors.

But again, you could try it a few times and return if you dont love it.

That really comes in handy if youre ordering multiple shirts for multiple kids.

Heres where to read the fine print aboutselling your gift cards.

Katherine Snow Smith is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.

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