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07-22-2019 08:56 PM
I will think twice before buying on-line. I bought a pair of sneakers which had to be returned because they were too small. Always thought I wore a 6, but needed 6.5 in these. Fortunately, the shipping was free and the sneakers had a great price, but returning them cost $10.29. I nearly passed out at the post office. This $40.68 purchase cost me $50.97. Starting today, my on-line shopping will on be from stores that offer free or reduced shipping and free returns or exchanges. I will also try my darndest to shop on-line stores where I can return to their local B&M store.
Let's hope I learned my lesson!!!
07-22-2019 09:01 PM
I wish I had your mind set, it would save me hundreds of dollars every year.
07-22-2019 09:02 PM
Everyone needs to do what works best for them
07-22-2019 09:07 PM
But....But.....won't you get your $40 (cost of sneakers) back? Did I miss something? Yup you're out the return shipping charge $10 - but that's the deal.
07-22-2019 09:18 PM
@coffee drinker wrote:I will think twice before buying on-line. I bought a pair of sneakers which had to be returned because they were too small. Always thought I wore a 6, but needed 6.5 in these. Fortunately, the shipping was free and the sneakers had a great price, but returning them cost $10.29. I nearly passed out at the post office. This $40.68 purchase cost me $50.97. Starting today, my on-line shopping will on be from stores that offer free or reduced shipping and free returns or exchanges. I will also try my darndest to shop on-line stores where I can return to their local B&M store.
Let's hope I learned my lesson!!!
Just a suggestion if you don't mind. Zappos is the best place online for shoes. Free shipping (usually 2 day) and free returns. Can return within 365 days!
07-22-2019 10:11 PM
07-22-2019 10:13 PM
@fthunt Yes, I will get the $40 for the price of the sneakers. My gripe was the cost of returning. Yes, that was the deal and I knew it. As my post said, I never thought my size 6 would not fit since it's been my size for as long as I can remember. Think I'm getting lost in the weeds with this, but I hope some understand my thinking.
07-22-2019 10:59 PM
I think “thinking twice” when purchasing a non-essential items is a good rule to go by in general too. The shipping and return costs definitely make a difference for sure!
07-22-2019 11:26 PM
I stopped buying after realizing starting with Q if the retailer does not refund my original shipping & I need to pay to return (esp. just to try on something) it's a big fat NO.
I looked at what return fees cost me for a 6 month period & yikes, stopped my "impulse" or "wants" shopping real quick.
I only order when traditional stores offer free s/h and I can return locally or I order from Amazon.
07-22-2019 11:31 PM
@coffee drinker wrote:@fthunt Yes, I will get the $40 for the price of the sneakers. My gripe was the cost of returning. Yes, that was the deal and I knew it. As my post said, I never thought my size 6 would not fit since it's been my size for as long as I can remember. Think I'm getting lost in the weeds with this, but I hope some understand my thinking.
Those of us who have ordered our shoe size & the hosts/vendors stress order regular size -- then you get them and they don't fit...grrrrrrrr
It galls me it's "free" shipping to you but when they don't fit $6.95 to return makes me mad! I totally understand your post since I've had it happen many times with Clark's, Vionics & recently, Skechers☹️
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