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27 Stores with the Best Return Policies (Full Refunds!)
Author: Heather | Updated January 14, 2021 MONEY

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It’s so worth it to shop at stores with the best return policies. Ever buy a new pair of
shoes that seemed great in the store, but after an hour of wearing them you realize
they’re horribly uncomfortable, and the store won’t take them back because you wore
them outside?

These retailers o er the best return policies imaginable. I’m talking full refunds even after
a year of use, no questions asked. I’ll show you how to take advantage of these return
polices in a non-sleazeball way.

Oh, and download the KCL app in order to learn about deals at all of these stores!

1. American Eagle has one of the best return

policies.

American Eagle has one of the best return policies around.

As long as they don’t suspect policy abuse (you’re doing it every week) or fraud (you stole
the jeans and now you’re trying to return them for money), you’re good.
In fact, if you have your original receipt, there’s no time limit for a return window. A week
later? A year later? As long as you’re being honest, there’s no end to their return period.

If you don’t have a receipt, you can exchange the item or get a store credit for the current
selling price.

The only return exception? Bikini or swimsuit bottoms with the liner removed.

2. Get a full refund for your broken blender from

Costco a year after you bought it.

It’s no secret the Costco return policy is also one of the best return policies around.
Costco guarantees satisfaction on any product they sell within 90 days, but they actually
go way above and beyond on this.

For example, if your blender breaks after a year, they’ll exchange it, or give you a full
refund.

You can even make your return without a receipt, because all purchases, in store or
online, are tracked to your membership. But there are limitations on items like tires,
cigarettes, alcohol, and diamonds.

And they’ll even refund your membership at any time if you aren’t 100% satis ed!

3. Return those awkward- tting pants to Kohl’s

even if you’ve washed them.

Kohl’s return policy is so easy. You have 180 days to return almost anything with or
without a receipt.

Yes, that means you can return anything (except premium electronics like gaming
products and speakers). You can also make a return at Kohl’s without a receipt. A Kohl’s
associate can look up your purchase on your Kohl’s card or major credit card. They can
also pull up your purchase through a rewards or online order number.

If you’re returning premium electronics, you must have a receipt and you only have 30
days to make a return.

 
4. Return lotion to Bath & Body Works even if
it’s half used.

Because of the Bath & Body Works 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, you can return used
items to B&B Works at any time if you’re not satis ed with the quality, and get a full
refund with a receipt.

If you don’t have the receipt, and they carry the item in-store, you can get an exchange. If
they don’t carry the item in-store anymore, you can get store credit for a portion of the
cost of the item.

Bath & Body Works will even exchange things like lotion or candles that are no more than
HALF USED for a di erent scent, without a receipt.

Best return policy ever.

5. Return a shirt to L.L.Bean for a full refund up

to one year later.
Thanks to the L.L. Bean return policy, you can return your used item within one year if
you have a packing slip or receipt.

Items can be worn, as long as you have the proof of purchase and stay within the year
limit. They won’t take anything that’s been damaged by factors like negligence or
accidents.

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6. Return those leggings that sag during yoga

class to Athleta.

Who knew so many clothing companies stand behind their products so ercely?

Athleta’s “Give-It-a-Workout” guarantee means you can return worn clothing for any
reason within 60 days, you just need the receipt. Even leggings, even swimwear, even
sports bras.

This is a pretty recent change from their original limitless days return policy. But still, 60
days isn’t bad at all.

7. Return those uncomfortable shoes to

Nordstrom.
Nordstrom’s return policy is right in line with their incredible customer service.

There are no time limits for returns at Nordstrom, but the main thing to keep in mind is
that the items aren’t visibly used or worn. (Except special occasion dresses, which need to
have the tags on them in order to be returned.)

Full refunds are given with a receipt or if they can locate the purchase. But be aware, their
policy states, “We will do our best to take care of customers and deal with them fairly; we
ask that our customers treat us fairly as well.”

They may ask for your ID as they are now keeping track of those who abuse the return
policy. And if they think you’re taking advantage of them, they might not take back the
item.

RELATED: Secrets Every Nordstrom Rack Lover Should Know

 
8. Return the too-small tent to REI even after
you’ve used it for a season.

REI’s return policy is another one of the very best return policies around. They o er a
100% satisfaction guarantee!

You can return items for a refund or exchange within a year of the purchase with receipt
or proof of purchase, which they have on record if you’re a member. Outdoor electronics
have to be returned within 90 days.

If your item is defective and past the one year mark, you can still return it and REI will help
you take advantage of the manufacturer’s warranty.

9. Order three pairs of shoes on Zappos.com and

return the ones you don’t like.
Okay, Zappos may not take back your shoes if they look worn, but the Zappos return
policy is still awesome.

If you aren’t satis ed with your purchase for any reason, you have 365 days to return it.
And they let you print a free return shipping label or QR code to use at the UPS store.

Just make sure they’re in the original shoebox and don’t appear to show signs of wear.

RELATED: Bath & Body Works Hacks That’ll Blow Your Mind

10. Return the too- u y pillow to Bed Bath &

Beyond for a full refund.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s return policy means if you have a receipt, return your item within
90 days for a full refund.

This policy has some exceptions, like 30 days for smart home tech and seasonal items,
and 60 days for electronics.

If they can’t nd the purchase in their system and you don’t have a receipt, you’ll get a
store credit for the current price minus 20% as long as the item is unopened.

 
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11. Return the latest iPad to the Apple Store if

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With most retailers, you’re stuck with electronics if you’ve opened them, and especially if
you’ve already added software and apps.

But if you purchased an item directly from Apple, you have 14 days to return. I mean,
if you’re gonna spend that much on a device, you better get the best return policy!

Apple says you must have all the original packaging (repackage the item with all cords in
order to return it). So de nitely hang on to that box.

Note that things like software and gift cards are excluded.

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12. Return that hideous lipstick to CVS for a full

refund.

According to the CVS return policy, you need a receipt in order to get a full refund on
your purchase. You also have to bring the item back within 60 days.

The good news is CVS will still take back your product if it’s been opened, so no worries if
you tried out some makeup and didn’t love it.

13. Return an Eddie Bauer jacket for a full

refund even if you’ve worn it.
Eddie Bauer’s return policy allows you to return items for up to one year. If you have a
receipt, you’ll get a full refund in the form of whatever tender you paid.

If you don’t have a receipt, but you’re a loyalty program member, they can look up your
receipts in their system.

No receipt and not an Adventure Rewards member? Eddie Bauer will give you a
merchandise credit for half the amount of your item.

14. Return a fading sweater to Land’s End for a

full refund.
Land’s End’s return policy allows you to return items for a full refund within 90 days,
used or not.

Without proof of purchase, or after the 90 days, you’ll get a merchandise credit equal to
the current price.

15. Return the tea you tried and hated to Trader

Joe’s for a full refund.
The Trader Joe’s 100% satisfaction guarantee is hard to believe.

Trader Joe’s encourages you to try new products. Anything you don’t like it, you can bring
it back, even if the package is open or the food is half-eaten. The last time I spoke to a
manager, he even said to just bring in the packaging (minus the half-eaten food) and
you’ll still get your refund.

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16. Get a full refund for the half-eaten box of

crackers at Whole Foods.
Bring items back to Whole Foods (even if you’ve opened the box!) within the rst 90 days
and you’ll get a full refund. Just make sure you’ve got your receipt handy.

17. Return a printer to Staples even if you’ve

used it for a week.
Staples’ return policy says you can return o ce supplies for any reason, at any time.

Items do have to be in resale condition with the original packaging, so just make sure you
hold on to the box while you’re testing it out.

Electronics and furniture are an exception, which have a time limit of 14 days. And you
can return software or ink and toner as long as they’re unopened and not expired.
Software can’t be returned at all.

18. Return your frayed vest to Patagonia.

Thanks to the Patagonia return policy, if you aren’t happy with a product, bring it in for a
full refund. You don’t even need a receipt for Patagonia products!

But, they do urge you to bring it back within a season and might not take it back if there’s
obvious wear. If it’s more than a year old, they will refund the last known sales price.

19. Return the scarf you wore once in the last

ve months to Macy’s.
Macy’s return policy states that you have 90 days to make sure you’re satis ed with
purchases.

You need proof of purchase and items have to be in resale condition with tags when you
return anything to Macy’s.

There are exceptions, like Apple products (14 days); Last Act merch (30 days); and dresses
(60 days).

20. Not feeling that furniture from IKEA? Within

180 days, return it!
IKEA’s return policy got a facelift Oct. 2020. Now, you can return new, unopened
products for a full refund within 365 days. However. If you’ve opened the products, you
only have 180 days.

There are return exceptions on custom countertops, plants, as-is merch, and cut fabric.

21. Get your money back a year later for that

purse at Bloomingdale’s.
Bloomingdales’ return policy indicates that as long as the store can still sell your item,
you’re free to return it within 365 days. However, you’ll only get a full refund within those
rst 90 days. After that, you’ll get store credit.

You do need a receipt or order number for your return.

There are some exceptions to the return policy. Most notably, anything listed in The Final
O er (clearance) section only has a 30-day return window.

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22. Get a full refund on Target’s Cat & Jack jeans

within a year.

At Target, their store return policy only o ers up to 90 days to return brand new, still-
in-the-package items. But Target-owned brands are guaranteed for up to a full year and
you can return them for any reason.

There are tons and tons of brands Target owns, like Cat & Jack, Threshold, and Universal
Thread. This means you can literally use a Threshold co ee table for up to a year and
then decide you don’t love it and return it.

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23. Return the hairspray you’ve been using all

week, but hate, to Sephora.

The Sephora return policy lets you return gently used items within 60 days with a receipt.
However, you can only get a full refund within the rst 30 days of that period. For the
second 30 days, you can only get store credit.

But, even if you don’t have your receipt, they can look it up with the debit/credit card you
used or your Beauty Insider account number. Amazing.

Note that Sephora monitors return activity which means that if you use this policy too
much (up to each store’s discretion), they may not let you do it anymore. Also, anything
purchased online can only be returned in store.

 
24. No receipt needed to return the Walmart
sheets that died in the third wash.

Walmart’s return policy is better than you’d think it would be. You can return most
things to Walmart for any reason within the 90-day return period, as long as you have
your receipt. Electronics, though, only have a 30-day return period.

There’s some stu you can’t return at all, like: rearms, prepaid cell phones, and video
game download cards.

RELATED: Everything You Gotta Know About Walmart Returns

25. Return that shade of foundation that looked

great in Ulta, but when you got home, not so
much.
Ulta really wants you to be happy with your purchase, so they o er a 180-day return
policy. You can return anything to Ulta for any reason.

You just need to have all of the item’s original components — meaning, if you’re returning
an eyeshadow set, you need to include the brush it came with.

If you don’t have a receipt but you’re an Ultamate Rewards member, the store can look
up your purchase history and give you a full refund that way.

For some reason, if Ulta can’t verify your purchase (even after the 180 days), you’ll get a
store credit for the lowest selling price of the item within the past 90 days.

26. Return the plant you bought at Home Depot

if it dies within a year.
Home Depot guarantees their plants so much that if your plants die for any reason
within the rst 365 days after you buy them, you can get a full refund.

This applies to literally any plants and it’s a great return policy for those of us who are not
greenthumbs.

For everything else at Home Depot, you’ve got 180 days to return your items with a
receipt for a refund. If you don’t have a receipt, the cashier can scan your credit card to
see previous Home Depot purchases or you can still return for store credit.

Remember that some Home Depot stu only has 30 days, such as paint, electronics,
furniture, and gas-powered equipment.

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27. Get a full refund on that shing pole you
bought from Cabela’s, but only used once.

Cabela’s o ers a 90-day return period on everything in the store except for rearms and
ammo, gas-powered items, or drones.

This is especially amazing if you want to try out a sport or hobby and then you’re just not
into it.

Bring your item back to a Cabela store and if you have a receipt, you’ll get a full refund.
Without a receipt, you’ll get store credit at the lowest sale price.

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