Return policies
Shopping tips: return policies, taken from each store's own pages.

Aldi Twice as Nice Guarantee and Returns
Under the Twice as Nice Guarantee, Aldi refunds a qualifying Aldi-brand food item and also replaces it; here is what recent reports say about the rules.

Amazon Holiday Return Policy, Explained
Amazon has not posted a 2026 holiday window on its return page yet; last season, most items bought November 1 to December 31 could go back until January 31.

Amazon Return Policy, Explained
Most items sold on Amazon can be returned within 30 days of delivery; some categories get 7, 15, 90, 180 or 365 days, and some items cannot be returned.

Apple Holiday Return Policy, Explained
As of October 26, 2026, Apple has not posted a 2026 holiday return window; its standard 14-day window from the day you receive the item applies until it does.

Apple Return Policy, Explained
Apple takes back items bought directly from Apple within 14 calendar days of receipt, in original condition with every part, online or at any US Apple Store.

AutoZone Return Policy, Explained
As reported by consumer sites, AutoZone takes most items back within 90 days at any store, in original packaging with a receipt; used parts may be refused.

B&H Photo Return Policy, Explained
B&H takes most items back within 30 days of delivery in new condition and original packaging; shipping is not refunded and a 15% restocking fee can apply.

Bass Pro Shops Return Policy, Explained
Bass Pro Shops takes most returns within 60 days with proof of purchase, at Bass Pro or Cabela's stores; firearms, ammunition and some gear are final sale.

Best Buy Holiday Return Policy, Explained
As of October 26, 2026, Best Buy has not posted a 2026 holiday return window; its standard 15-day and 60-day member windows apply until it does.

Best Buy Return Policy, Explained
Best Buy gives most products 15 days for a return, or 60 days for My Best Buy Plus and Total members; activatable devices get 14 days.

BJ's Return Policy, Explained
Consumer sites report that BJ's takes most items back within a year and electronics within 90 days; alcohol, tobacco, gift cards and trading cards are final.

Burlington Return Policy, Explained
Burlington asks for returns within 30 days with the receipt for a refund to your original payment; later or receiptless returns get merchandise credit instead.

Chewy Return Policy, Explained
Chewy takes returns within 365 days of purchase with free return shipping, opened food and litter included; activated gift cards and guest orders are excluded.

Costco Return Policy, Explained
Costco refunds most merchandise under its satisfaction guarantee, but TVs, computers, cameras, phones and major appliances must go back within 90 days.

Dell Return Policy, Explained
Dell gives most US buyers 30 days from the invoice date to start a return, with free labels and no restocking fee for personal-use purchases.

Dick's Sporting Goods Return Policy, Explained
Dick's takes most items back within 90 days with proof of purchase; without a receipt you get store credit at the lowest selling price and must show ID.

Dillard's Return Policy, Explained
Consumer sites report Dillard's takes most returns within 30 days with proof of purchase, charges 9.95 dollars for a mail label and excludes deep clearance.

eBay Money Back Guarantee, Explained
eBay's Money Back Guarantee covers items that never arrive or do not match the listing, if you paid through eBay checkout and report it within 30 days.

Floor & Decor Return Policy, Explained
Floor & Decor refunds unopened, uninstalled items in full boxes within 90 days with a receipt; installed flooring and custom orders cannot go back.

Foot Locker Return Policy, Explained
Foot Locker takes back unworn items in the original box within 45 days, free by mail for FLX Rewards members and with a $6.99 fee for others.

Guitar Center Return Policy, Explained
Guitar Center takes most returns in original condition within 45 days for a full refund, with 14-day, 3-day and no-return exceptions for some gear.

Harbor Freight Return Policy, Explained
Harbor Freight takes most returns within 90 days with proof of purchase; open box items get five days, and some opened or used items carry a restocking fee.

Hobby Lobby Return Policy, Explained
Hobby Lobby takes returns within 90 days; with a receipt you get a refund to the original payment, without one only an exchange or merchandise credit.

Holiday Return Windows by Store for 2026
Target and Microsoft Store have posted 2026 holiday return windows that run into January 2027; Amazon, Apple and Best Buy still show standard windows.