20 Best Store Return Policies in the USA

Tuesday, January 29, 2013     Comments

Consumers often shop without fully knowing or understanding the return policy of the stores they're buying from. If you knew which stores had the best return policies would that change your buying habits? After all, we don't want to buy something then realize we can't return it.

That's exactly why we've researched the 20 best retail & online store return polices in the country. Know a better return policy than any of the stores listed below? Then get in touch by leaving a comment below or let us know on Twitter.

Nordstrom Return Policy - No time limit

• Nordstrom have no limit on returns
• There's a few stories floating around about a woman who returned snow tires to Nordstrom & they took them back (Nordstrom don't even sell snow tires)

Kohl's Return Policy - No time limit

• No time limit if you have a valid receipt
• Without receipt you're granted an even exchange

REI Return Policy - No time limit

• No time limit on return if you have a valid receipt

LL Bean Return Policy - No time limit

• No time limit on return if you have a valid receipt
• Get return free shipping if you have an LL Bean Visa Card

Costco Return Policy - No time limit

• No time limit on return if you have a valid receipt
• The return period is only 90 days for consumer electronics

Zappos Return Policy - 365 Days

• 365 day return policy
• Free shipping both ways (even for the return if you're not happy)

Macy's Return Policy - 180 Days

• Up to 180 Days from Purchase
• If you're returning a gift you'll get a store credit

Target Return Policy - 90 Days

• Refund with 90 days if you have a valid receipt

JC Penney - 90 Days

• Refund within 90 days if you have valid receipt

Toys 'R' Us Return Policy - 90 Days

• Refund within 90 days if you have valid receipt (only 45 days for some items)

Home Depot Return Policy - 90 Days

• Refund within 90 days if you have valid receipt

GAP Return Policy - 45 Days

• Unworn clothes can be returned within 45 days if you have a valid receipt

Wal-Mart Return Policy

• Refund within 90 days if you have valid receipt

Lowe's Return Policy - 90 Days

• Refund within 90 days if you have valid receipt

Sears Return Policy - 90 Days

• Refund with 90 days if you have a valid receipt (30 days for home electronics)

Ikea Return Policy - 90 Days

• Refund within 90 days if you have valid receipt

PETsMART Return Policy - 60 Days

• Refund within 60 days if you have valid receipt

Borders Return Policy - 30 Days

• Refund with 30 days if you have a valid receipt

Amazon Return Policy - 30 Days

• Return unopened items within 30 days for a full refund (certain items are not refundable)

Barne's & Noble Return Policy - 14 Days

• 14 Days if you have a valid receipt

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