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Ikea
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This Swedish company not only revolutionized home design, but it has also taken the lead in yearlong return policies. As long as you have a receipt and keep items in as-purchased condition, you have 365 days to get a full refund.
Bed, Bath & Beyond
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This popular home retailer consistently makes the grade for best return policies. You have a year to return any purchase for a full refund; gift registry items can be exchanged, or you can receive merchandise credit for the full price of the items. Not only that, but if any Bed, Bath & Beyond exclusive brand merchandise is deemed defective, you have five years to return it.
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Costco
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Don’t love it? Return it anytime. Costco wants its customers to be happy and will accept returns without a receipt. All you need is your membership number; the store can then look up the purchase and refund the cost. There are a few exceptions for electronics and specialty goods, so before you buy a pricey item, ask about the return policy.
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Zappos
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Not all stores can boast the free, speedy delivery that Zappos customers have grown to love. The company goes above and beyond, offering free two-day shipping and free returns on all orders. The shoe megastore also gives customers a full 365 days to return any unsatisfactory unworn items.
Nordstrom
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At a time when some retailers are tightening up their return policies, Nordstrom continues to stand by its customers. The retailer does not put a strict time limit on returns, but it does note that all returns are handled on a “case-by-case basis.”
Amazon
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Amazon recently tweaked its policies to target fraudulent returns, not ordinary customers. You can still enjoy a 30-day return window, with an extended holiday grace period. Goods purchased between November 1 and December 31 are refundable until January 31.
The Home Depot
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If you lost your receipt, you can still return an unused item to The Home Depot within 90 days if you used a debit or credit card. Not only that, the home improvement giant offers 365-day returns on purchases made with a store credit card.
Target
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The chain with the bright red-and-white logo prides itself on helpful customer service and 90-day returns for most items, with the notable exception of electronics. Target does, however, offer extended holiday returns on electronics: You have 30 days to return electronics purchased between November 1 and December 25, and the 30-day clock doesn’t start until December 26. For Apple products, though, you’ll have only 15 days from December 26.
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Kohl's
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At Kohl’s, the key phrase is “hassle free.” Holiday electronics in original packaging can be returned until January 31. For all other items bought with a credit or debit card, even without a receipt, the store can look up the items and refund them up to 16 months after the date of purchase, giving you plenty of time to make up your mind.
Macy's
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Returns are pretty simple for most items purchased at Macy’s. You typically have 180 days to return a purchase. There are exceptions, like electronics and certain designer brands, so be sure to double-check with a store rep. If you’re returning an item with a gift receipt or from a wedding registry, be aware that the return will come in the form of a store credit.
Bloomingdale's
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To help build lasting relationships with its customers, Bloomingdale’s maintains a generous return policy. You have up to 365 days to return most purchases, although there are exceptions. For registry items, a consultant will walk you through any questions about returns and exchanges, and you’ll receive merchandise credit for any returned gifts.
L.L. Bean
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Customer alert: This famous outdoor store recently reduced its lifetime return policy to one year—which is still nothing to sneeze at. That said, L.L. Bean continues to offer top-quality products with a special 10 percent discount for military service members, veterans, students, and teachers.
REI
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Outdoor outfitter REI not only provides a 365-day return policy for most merchandise, it offers free promotional events, classes, and expert advice. This year, give the gift of an experience: Clear trails, restore native habitats, or go on a snowshoeing adventure. Find out more at REI Events.
Lands' End
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There’s no time limit for Lands’ End returns. That said, read the fine print, which limits a full refund to 90 days, with a receipt. Without a receipt or past 90 days, expect store credit. For a limited time, if you refer a friend, you’ll both get 40 percent off full-price items.