Reflection: To Return or Not - Page 2

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

There are things that I don't love when they arrive and I should return them but I talk myself into keeping them or giving them to someone else. However, they tend to be inexpensive things. I don't return many things to any retailer and I do shop a lot but I know how to shop. I know what I like, I know my sizes. I don't make many mistakes. I also don't shop on impulse.

queendiva · ‎03-12-2010

I do not keep what I do not love. I like when I can order on line and return to a local B&M store, like the patio umbrella I ordered from WM and found cheaper at Aldi. Delivered today, returning tomorrow.

I also invest $50.00/year in Return Saver dot com. Unlimited FedEx returns. I just print the shipping label at home, slap it on the package and drop it off at my local FedEx pickup point, which is a mile down the road from me. I pass by on nearly a daily basis. I have purchased this service for several years: a great value! Just used it today and generally use the service 2-3 times/month.

At local stores where I shop frequently I generally keep receipts anywhere from a week to a couple of months

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

@queendiva Thanks for the tip on this Fed Ex service; I'm going to look into that locally.

queendiva · ‎03-12-2010

@Pearlee You just sign up and pay for the program on line. Could not be easier. I never use the Q return label @$6,95. As long as there is a Fed Ex drop off point near you, it's great. Drop off points near me are Kinko's, a printing business and other similar business support locations. I buy Avery pre pasted labels at Staples or Amazon to make using the return labels as easy as possible.

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

@queendiva wrote:
@Pearlee You just sign up and pay for the program on line. Could not be easier. I never use the Q return label @$6,95. As long as there is a Fed Ex drop off point near you, it's great. Drop off points near me are Kinko's, a printing business and other similar business support locations. I buy Avery pre pasted labels at Staples or Amazon to make using the return labels as easy as possible.

I don't use Q's return labels either, unless the item is defective and Q doesn't deduct the cost from my refund in that case. I usually ship UPS, which when items (clothing) are bundled together in the box, is much cheaper than Q's label. But it seems like the Fed Ex route would really pay off. Thank you again for mentioning this. (I live near numerous dropoff points for Fed Ex, such as its Office stores.

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@Twins Mom

I have this fight with myself every time I get something whether Q or other retailers.

If I can return to store w/in 25 miles I will but if I have to mail at my expense most times it's $10+ just to try on OR look at item I ordered. Then, I do the math & realize it's going in yard sale box OR clothing donation box at women's shelter!

I dropped of several t-shirt's, shoes, brand new bras. When a item cost $27.98 and $3.50 to ship -- doesn't fit to return at 7.95 + 3.50 + tax to me it makes no sense when it's 1/2 the price of the item😡😮

queendiva · ‎03-12-2010

@Pearlee : the other bonus to Return Saver is that my returns to QVC and elsewhere are processed and credited in just a couple of days. I live in NJ, so that helps, but it's still much faster than returning bu USPS.

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

I refuse to keep anything that I'm not happy with. Yes I will return items if they don't work for me...otherwise they will sit taking up space and become a waste of money and an annoyance whenever I happen to look at it.

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@queendiva wrote:
I do not keep what I do not love. I like when I can order on line and return to a local B&M store, like the patio umbrella I ordered from WM and found cheaper at Aldi. Delivered today, returning tomorrow.

I also invest $50.00/year in Return Saver dot com. Unlimited FedEx returns. I just print the shipping label at home, slap it on the package and drop it off at my local FedEx pickup point, which is a mile down the road from me. I pass by on nearly a daily basis. I have purchased this service for several years: a great value! Just used it today and generally use the service 2-3 times/month.

At local stores where I shop frequently I generally keep receipts anywhere from a week to a couple of months

@queendiva I have never heard of "return saver dot com"!!!....thank you for the tip! I do use FedEx a lot for my returns since I have an account with them.

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

@Jordan2 wrote:
The cost of the product factors into my decision to return or not. If it's not expensive I won't bother, if it cost a lot I will definitely send it back.

Same here about the cost of an item. I also will toss things that turn out wrong for me in my grandchildren's play things at my home. My four year old granddaughter loves scarves that did not work for me to the sunglasses my Dental Hygienist as the patients wear now while getting teeth cleaning. You never know what will give a child some fun play time.

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."