Tips And Tricks On Returning Unwanted Holiday Gifts

It’s the day after Christmas – so you know what that means … it’s time to return those unwanted gifts or those clothes that just don’t fit.

According to a survey of holiday shoppers by the National Retail Federation, one third of shoppers said it was really important for the store they choose to shop at has an easy return policy.

“A lot of companies now do want to make it easier,” said Donna Rosato of Consumer Reports. “They’ll give you a free shipping label to send it back if you need to make the return.”

That’s the case with online, as well as in-store purchases.

Rosato says consumers have to help make it easier for stores to honor a return, too.

“What you’re going to want to do is check the return policy. The most generous stores give you almost unlimited time. But that’s unusual,” said Rosato.

Usually, you’ll have at least up to 30 days to make a return, which is also easier with a receipt and gently opened packaging.

“Some retailers will not want you to return the gift unless it has the original tags and sometimes the original packaging,” said Rosato.

So be sure to only rip open the gift wrapping, and not the gift, until you’re sure it’s the gift you really want.

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