The days of holiday shopping are long gone, leaving you to question the necessity of those unwanted or unneeded gifts. Stay informed with the latest on the return policies of major retailers. As part of 12 Days of Tips, we aim to assist you in making the most of your technology, home, and health during the holiday season. Whether Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, or Macy’s, here are the return windows and policies. Keep an eye out for shopping tips and how to minimize shipping costs.
When you purchase from Amazon, including Amazon Warehouse, you are given a 30-day return window. However, if you plan to gift an item, be sure to check the contents upon arrival. If the recipient experiences any issues, they can receive up to 80% of the total price as a refund on an Amazon gift card. It’s important to remember that some Amazon sellers may have separate return policies.
At Walmart, there’s usually a 90-day timeframe for returns. For items that were purchased between October 1 and December 31, the holiday return period has been extended until January 31, 2024. This extension helps accommodate gifts that may need to be returned after the holidays.
Target gives customers a 90-day period to make returns. If you are a Target RedCard holder, you have 120 days. The retailer has extended its holiday return policy for certain items, with varying periods depending on the product. For example, electronics and entertainment items purchased from October 1 to December 24 can be returned by January 24, 2024.
You have 15 days to return an item purchased from Best Buy, or 14 days for activatable devices. Members of My Best Buy can enjoy an extended return period of 60 days. Any gifts received can be returned for store credit, unless returned by mail.
With Macy’s, you have 30 days to return an item. If it’s from a gift registry, the return window is extended to 90 days after the event date. –If Macy’s holiday return policy follows last year’s trend, items purchased after October 3 have until January 31, 2024, to be returned.
To ensure you are getting the most bang for your buck, be sure to shop around as prices and return policies may vary greatly. Take advantage of special retail programs and tools, such as CNET’s Chrome Shopping extension to find the best discounts and promo codes.
Stay informed to maximize your returns and exchanges from these big retailers.
