Returns/refunds? - Do you return stuff? Is there an amount you won't bother with as it is too small?

[triangle]

I try to return anything unused, especially if purchased locally. Even if it costs me more in time and effort than it is really worth I rationalize that this helps me avoid making unnecessary purchases and is the "green" thing to do. A step before the "reduce->reuse->recycle" triangle.

What I have a harder time resolving is what to do with used items that have little value. Like an old lawn sprinkler or fertilizer spreader that I will likely never use again and want to get rid of. It might have some value to someone in town, but I don't want to have a yard sale or try to find someone to come by and pick up for free. So it goes into the trash.

 

[pacergal]

Yes, I return items that are not as advertised, wrong fit (if clothing), arrive broken, etc. if purchased online.
Amazon is easy here, live very close to a WholeFoods, don't even need a box, just the QR code they send.
Costco fairly easy, a 10-15 min drive and try to go early am weekday, less crowded.

If I bought something in a store in person, I often don't, unless it was packaged so securely that I could not visually inspect the entire thing. Or I was dumb enough to not try on an article of clothing in the store and it doesn't fit/feel good/etc.

Things that are reusable, I will donate if I don't return/refund.

 

[Koolau]

I try to return anything unused, especially if purchased locally. Even if it costs me more in time and effort than it is really worth I rationalize that this helps me avoid making unnecessary purchases and is the "green" thing to do. A step before the "reduce->reuse->recycle" triangle.

What I have a harder time resolving is what to do with used items that have little value. Like an old lawn sprinkler or fertilizer spreader that I will likely never use again and want to get rid of. It might have some value to someone in town, but I don't want to have a yard sale or try to find someone to come by and pick up for free. So it goes into the trash.

For items of "some" value, don't you have charity resale shops? Salvation Army, Goodwill, independent (church or "kidney foundation" etc.) resale shops?

 

[Cayman]

I try to avoid returns and often donate stuff that's new instead of returning. I do return items to stores I frequent often and I also return to Amazon.

 

[gwill1010]

Anything under $50 I don't return for a refund.

Where do you live and can I send you a shopping list?

 

[RetiredHappy]

Where do you live and can I send you a shopping list?

As long as you give me your credit card to pay for it.