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[rrpell]

When I return an item which has been shipped by QVC in a plastic envelope, I finagle the bag so I can "fold over" the top of the bag over the original mailing label, tape it down and then put their return label on a "clean" side.  It seems to work.   However, when I have to return something in one of their cardboard boxes, the QVC label is stuck to the box. The QVC return label is so dinky, it won't cover the original label. I feel compelled to "scratch" off the original label as I am concerned the routing information, on the original label, may be picked up in error (and the box shipped back to me!).  I would prefer QVC either shrink the size of their mailing label or increase the size of the return label. Please make them the same size!   I'd like to ask other shoppers, as I hate trying to remove those labels.  Am I being overly cautious?

[fthunt]

No because I had a return (not QVC) returned to me that next day for the very reason you have mentioned.  Go to your office supply store and buy a roll of sicky-back shipping tape and just use that to cover what you don't want to show.  I do it all the time - it works! 

[GCR18]

I just peel the old lahel off and put the new label in it's spot.  I don't have any issues peeling the old one off.  To make sure it doesn't fall off, I put tape on it.  Knowing me, I'd still do it if the label sizes changed.

[Q4u]

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@rrpell wrote:

When I return an item which has been shipped by QVC in a plastic envelope, I finagle the bag so I can "fold over" the top of the bag over the original mailing label, tape it down and then put their return label on a "clean" side.  It seems to work.   However, when I have to return something in one of their cardboard boxes, the QVC label is stuck to the box. The QVC return label is so dinky, it won't cover the original label. I feel compelled to "scratch" off the original label as I am concerned the routing information, on the original label, may be picked up in error (and the box shipped back to me!).  I would prefer QVC either shrink the size of their mailing label or increase the size of the return label. Please make them the same size!   I'd like to ask other shoppers, as I hate trying to remove those labels.  Am I being overly cautious?

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You definitely need all the prior info covered OR scratched out.  The important parts are the bar codes. If you can, purchase an overlarge black marker.  After you place the label over as much of the prior label as possible, take your black marker and simply eliminate the prior coding and label info with the wide marker.  I think they're around $3.00 at the store......   sometimes I even put a strip of clear postal tape over the black marker so it won't run if it rains....

[PinkyPetunia]

Good advice about the boxes.  To re-use the plastic shipping bags, just turn them inside out and stick on your label anywhere.

[corita]

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@Q4u wrote:

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@rrpell wrote:

When I return an item which has been shipped by QVC in a plastic envelope, I finagle the bag so I can "fold over" the top of the bag over the original mailing label, tape it down and then put their return label on a "clean" side.  It seems to work.   However, when I have to return something in one of their cardboard boxes, the QVC label is stuck to the box. The QVC return label is so dinky, it won't cover the original label. I feel compelled to "scratch" off the original label as I am concerned the routing information, on the original label, may be picked up in error (and the box shipped back to me!).  I would prefer QVC either shrink the size of their mailing label or increase the size of the return label. Please make them the same size!   I'd like to ask other shoppers, as I hate trying to remove those labels.  Am I being overly cautious?

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You definitely need all the prior info covered OR scratched out.  The important parts are the bar codes. If you can, purchase an overlarge black marker.  After you place the label over as much of the prior label as possible, take your black marker and simply eliminate the prior coding and label info with the wide marker.  I think they're around $3.00 at the store......   sometimes I even put a strip of clear postal tape over the black marker so it won't run if it rains....

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    Don't even worry about markers or prior coding.  My suggestion - just turn the bag inside out. There is a clean side of the bag where I attach the return label.

[rrpell]

@fthunt

Great idea about the sheets of shipping tape!  I will get some. Thank you!

[rrpell]

@GCR18

I never thought of taping over the label. I think I should start doing that!  Thank you!

[rrpell]

@Q4u

You mean I don't even have to remove the label   That's great!  Thank you for the idea of just "marking over" with the black marker and the clear postage tape.

[rrpell]

@PinkyPetunia

I can't believe I have never thought of turning those plastic bags, inside out.  You have made it so simple!  Thank you!

PS I love your name