Santa’s come and gone, but perhaps the big man in red didn’t exactly deliver on your Christmas wish list. While you totally appreciate the thought, sometimes your MIL, sister, S.O. or even the kiddos miss the mark—and that’s okay! Nobody’s perfect. So what are some of those holiday return policies you should know about?
Here’s the return policy scoop for 37 popular retailers below, for all those holiday gifts they really, really “Oh, you really shouldn’t have” this year. And we bet that chances are you’re probably returning that “oh my gosh it’s so…sweater-y” sweater or the “wow, it makes so many sounds” toy, according to this chart from Offers. com of what gift recipients are most likely to return this year.
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Amazon: Jan. 31. 2019, for orders shipped Nov. 1–Dec. 31
American Girl: Two years
Apple Store: Jan. 8, 2019, for orders placed Nov. 14–Dec. 25
Barnes & Noble: 14 days
Bath & Body Works: No deadline
Bed Bath & Beyond: One year
Best Buy: Jan. 12 for orders placed Oct. 28–Dec. 28 (excludes cellphones and some other devices)
Costco: 90 days for select electronics and appliances; no deadline for most merchandise
Crate and Barrel: 30 days for furniture and rugs; 90 days for most other merchandise
Dick’s Sporting Goods: 60 days
Disney Store: 30 days
eBay: Varies by seller
GameStop: 30 days
Home Depot: 30 days for furniture and area rugs; 90 days for most merchandise
IKEA: One year
JCPenney: 45 days with no receipt; 30 days for appliances, electronics and furniture; 60 days for jewelry. In Connecticut and Massachusetts, 90 days for any purchase.
Kmart: Jan. 31 for orders placed between Nov. 1-Dec.24
Kohl’s: Jan. 31 for premium electronics purchased from Nov. 1–Dec. 25, no deadline for most merchandise
LEGO: 90 days
Lowe’s: 90 days
Macy’s: Jan. 31 for orders placed Nov. 1–Dec. 31, for items that have 60-day policy, or 60 days, whichever is later
Microsoft Store: Jan. 31 for eligible items purchased Oct. 27–Dec. 31
The North Face: 60 days
Old Navy: Jan. 15 for orders placed Nov. 1–Dec. 24 or within 45 days of purchase, whichever is later
Patagonia: No deadline
Petco: 60 days
PetSmart: 60 days
Pottery Barn: 30 days for most merchandise, seven days for Quick Ship upholstery items
REI: One year, 90 days for outdoor electronics
Sam’s Club: 90 days for select electronics, games, movies and music; no deadline for most merchandise
Sears: Jan. 31 on items with a 30-day return policy for orders placed Nov. 1–Dec. 24
Shutterfly: 60 days with 50 percent fee
Target: The 30-day and 14-day refund periods for returns begin Dec. 26 for orders placed Nov. 1–Dec. 25
T.J. MAXX: Jan. 23 for orders placed Oct. 14–Dec. 24
Victoria’s Secret: 90 days
Walmart: Jan. 10 for items with a 15-day return policy and Jan. 25 for items with a 30-day policy for orders placed Oct. 28–Dec. 25
Williams-Sonoma: 30 days for most merchandise
Don’t worry—your holiday return secret is safe with us.
—Erica Loop
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