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re: When is the last time you’ve returned something?

Posted on 5/12/26 at 6:11 am to
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
74795 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 6:11 am to
A couple of months ago I bought a screen door for my f-i-l’s house and also bought a separate hardware package for it (~$32.00 for the hardware) at Lowe’s. I didn’t know that an identical second hardware package was secreted inside the screen door’s packaging. I’ve been driving around for since then with that package & the receipt in the back of my vehicle. So I’ll take this thread as providence messaging me to return the package.

Thanks
Posted by cypresstiger
The South
Member since Aug 2008
14042 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 6:18 am to
Today
Posted by Armymann50
Playing with my
Member since Sep 2011
22389 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 6:28 am to
quote:

too cheap to worry about the hassle of returning
you will stay poor with this aditude
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
476448 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 6:31 am to
A week ago I returned a dog fence-crate thing. We bought 2 as we thought he would need the space but ended up recovering and we need 0. I returned the unopened box and we kept one for future uses.

I also need to return a curtain rod that came in broken. Since we opened that box we have to take it to UPS instead of Kohls so it's a PITA and I haven't done it b/c I never go by the mall.

Both amazon.
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
36067 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 6:33 am to
quote:

The nearest Amazon Dropoff is at Whole Foods about 10 minutes from the house. No box necessary- just start the return, get the QR Code, bag it up, slap the label on it and drop it in the bin.


Same for me, return process for Amazon at Whole Foods is probably the easiest return for all of retail.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
298834 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 6:34 am to
Its been a couple decades.

If something is busted at purchase and costs several hundred, I would consider it.

If I just dont like it, I'll give it away or sell it locally. But I hate returning stuff and havent done it in years.
Posted by BrohemAlem11
Ratchet City, LA
Member since Oct 2014
13797 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 6:40 am to
I have a running joke w my wife when she leaves the house asking...what do you have to return today?

That said... keeping shite that doesnt fit as some kind of a..stance? Is just dumb. But if you wanna waste your money do you pal
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
118251 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 7:41 am to
Yesterday. Brought an exit sign back to Home Depot. Somebody put the LEDs facing the wrong way. They looked like they could come undone, but I didn’t think they would snap back into place like the first time.
Posted by danilo
Member since Nov 2008
25679 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 7:46 am to
No idea. I buy minimal things. Don’t need or want much
Posted by HuskyPanda
Philly
Member since Feb 2018
2412 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 7:55 am to
My old lady is better at it than me, but if I buy something, I'm 99% of the time not returning it. Clothes that don't fit usually end up in a garage sale or donated to Goodwill
Posted by TigrrrDad
Member since Oct 2016
8106 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 7:57 am to
My wife returns things on a regular basis - easily about 1/3 of the clothes/shoes she buys. It’s like a sport to her. Shopping apparently brings her joy whether it’s at a store or online. And apparently returning stuff is part of the fun. It’s mind boggling.
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
34184 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 8:03 am to
I live right behind a UPS store. I can walk there.

I always buy two different sizes of stuff on Amazon and return the one I don’t want. Also, I will buy two different colors of things to see them in person.

They all know me by name. Just like my sex life, I’m in and out in 30 seconds.
Posted by SETH6180
TEXAS
Member since Feb 2020
1150 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 8:05 am to
All the time, why would you keep clothes that don't fit, especially with how easy Amazon returns are?
Posted by theliontamer
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2015
2010 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 8:22 am to
We have the same debate in my household. Women are exploiting the return policies which just makes things more expensive for everyone else.
Posted by dyslexiateechur
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2009
36446 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 8:25 am to
Bought a dress from CUPSHE and it doesn’t fit. Will probably give it away rather than bothering returning.
Posted by NBR_Exile
Houston via Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
2078 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 8:38 am to
quote:


My wife got a package from Amazon today and immediately wanted to return it so I had to retrieve the box from the trash.


Returns with Amazon is easy. You don't need the box if you have a Whole Foods close. Just start the return online and they will email you a QR code. Take the item to Whole Foods, show them the QR code and walk out.

ETA: You do need the items box but not any exterior shipping boxes, etc.
This post was edited on 5/12/26 at 8:41 am
Posted by Rabby
Member since Mar 2021
1725 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 8:41 am to
quote:

My purchases are final and most are too cheap to worry about the hassle of returning.
I order my size and if the items don't fit, back they go. Companies need to get their sizing right or pay the price in returns and honest reviews.
BTW LL Bean boots are very badly sized which were my most recent returns. Even ordering a full size under as instructed, the boots were still huge. They should get their sizing sorted out.
Posted by Turnblad85
Member since Sep 2022
5524 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 8:44 am to
Weird post to proclaim that you're lazy and don't return stuff. Sucks for your hardworking wife who isn't a deadbeat.
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
150272 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 8:47 am to
Most of the OT has traded in their spouse for a new one. So probably the wrong crowd.
Posted by TheDeathValley
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2010
20607 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:11 am to
Amazon makes it so damn easy to return.
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