20 Best Store Return Policies in the USA

by Stuart

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 Return Policy

  • 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)
  • View our Nordstrom Coupons

Kohl’s Return Policy – No time limit

Kohls Return Policy

  • No time limit if you have a valid receipt
  • Without receipt you’re granted an even exchange
  • View our Kohls Coupons

REI Return Policy – No time limit

REI Return Policy

  • No time limit on return if you have a valid receipt
  • View our REI Coupons

LL Bean Return Policy – No time limit

LL Bean Return Policy

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

Costco Return Policy – No time limit

Costco Return Policy

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

Zappos Return Policy – 365 Days

Zappos

  • 365 day return policy
  • Free shipping both ways (even for the return if you’re not happy)
  • View our Zappos Coupons

Macy’s Return Policy – 180 Days

Macy's Return Policy

  • Up to 180 Days from Purchase
  • If you’re returning a gift you’ll get a store credit
  • View our Macys Coupons

Target Return Policy – 90 Days

Target Return Policy

  • Refund with 90 days if you have a valid receipt
  • View our Target Coupons

JC Penney – 90 Days

JCpenney Return Policy

Toys ‘R’ Us Return Policy – 90 Days

ToysRus

Home Depot Return Policy – 90 Days

Home Depot Return Policy

GAP Return Policy – 90 Days

GAP Return Policy

  • Unworn clothes can be returned within 90 days if you have a valid receipt
  • View our GAP Coupons

Wal-Mart Return Policy

Walmart Return Policy

Lowe’s Return Policy – 90 Days

Lowes

Sears Return Policy – 90 Days

Sears Return Policy

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

Ikea Return Policy – 90 Days

Ikea Return Policy

  • Refund within 90 days if you have valid receipt
  • View our Ikea Coupons

PETsMART Return Policy – 60 Days

PetSmart

  • Refund within 60 days if you have valid receipt
  • View our PETsMART

Borders Return Policy – 30 Days

Borders Return Policy

Amazon Return Policy – 30 Days

Amazon Return Policy

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

Barne’s & Noble Return Policy – 14 Days

Barnes & Noble Return Policy

  • Stuart
    Hey Dave, from the reports we've heard Nordstrom are awesome when it comes to returns. I'd love to see if anyone has analysed customer retention in relation to return policies & see how that affects the companies bottom line.
  • Dave Chipper
    Nordstrom are more than happy to let you return whatever you want & with a smile on their face at the same time.

    Once returned a two year old iron that I hadn't used. They didn't bat an eyelid.

    Needless to say, I've been shopping there ever since.

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