@Alter Ego wrote:
@sunshine45 You are correct - there are many places that require this. But, in the case of Amazon, you click a button on the website. I already do something similar at Q when I log online to print the return label. Arguably, at that point, they are very similar. Just getting the return label.
The big difference in what Q is doing is that the customer has to actually prepare a separate email. See above instructions.
Include in your email: The order number(s), item number(s), item description(s), price (each), and the quantity you are returning.
This is a lot of information they are asking for. Double or triple that if you had multiple returns. This isn't just a click of the button letting them know you are returning something.
I do appreciate that Q recognizes the issue they are having and are looking to help their customers get their refunds earlier. I may be incorrect as my return was done via FedEx, but it seems like Q is issuing refunds even without any kind of notification that the customer has started the return. Amazon (and other companies) will refund when they get notification that the box was turned over to shippers. Maybe this is something Q will do in the future, so this separate email won't need to be sent.
@Alter Ego
honestly, for me, the QVC system is better. when i do a return via amazon, it is not just one click, but several clicks (and there are times when i need to leave information with the seller as to why i want to return an item and THEN get the approval.....it doesnt always happen instantly.)
with QVC, i can send in my information for an item and it takes about a minute or two. the box could be at my home for a week or more before i even get it to the post office, yet i have already received my money back.
with both services, i still wait in lines to get them scanned and get a receipt......either at USPS, kohls, or the UPS stores.
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