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Costco
Unlimited (most items)Costco has one of the most generous return policies. Most items can be returned anytime with no time limit. Electronics have a 90-day window. No receipt needed — they look up your membership.
Return Policies 2026
Buy with confidence. 12 major retailers ranked by return-friendliness.
| Store | Window | No Receipt? | Free Returns? | Best Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | Unlimited (most items) | No time limit on most returns | ||
| Nordstrom | No time limit | No time limit + free return shipping | ||
| REI | 1 year | 365-day satisfaction guarantee | ||
| Zappos | 365 days | 365-day free returns on everything | ||
| L.L. Bean | 1 year | 1-year satisfaction guarantee | ||
| Target | 90 days | RedCard holders get 120 days | ||
| Walmart | 90 days | Free returns via FedEx or in-store | ||
| Amazon | 30 days | Easy online returns + multiple drop-off options | ||
| Best Buy | 15 days (60 for Totaltech) | Totaltech members get 60 days | ||
| Apple | 14 days | Full refund on unopened items | ||
| Home Depot | 90 days | 365 days for Home Depot credit card holders | ||
| Macy's | 90 days (30 for some items) | Free returns in-store or by mail |
2
Nordstrom
No time limitNordstrom evaluates returns on a case-by-case basis with no strict time limit. Free return shipping on all online orders. One of the most customer-friendly policies in retail.
3
REI
1 yearREI offers a 1-year return window on most items. Electronics and outdoor technology have a 90-day window. Members can look up purchases without a receipt.
4
Zappos
365 daysZappos offers a full year to return any item, with free return shipping. Items must be unworn and in original packaging. One of the best return policies for shoes and clothing.
5
L.L. Bean
1 yearL.L. Bean offers a 1-year return window. Items must show reasonable wear. They also offer free return shipping and will exchange or refund.
6
Target
90 daysTarget offers 90 days for most items (120 for RedCard holders). Target-owned brands get 1 year. Electronics get 30 days (extended for RedCard). Free returns in-store or by mail.
Holiday: Extended through Jan 25
7
Walmart
90 daysWalmart offers 90 days for most items. Electronics get 30 days. Free returns in-store or via FedEx drop-off. No receipt? They can look up purchases with your payment method.
Holiday: Extended through Jan 31
8
Amazon
30 daysAmazon offers 30 days for most items. Holiday purchases get extended windows. Free returns at Whole Foods, Kohl's, Amazon Lockers, and UPS. Some items have free return shipping.
Holiday: Extended through Jan 31
9
Best Buy
15 days (60 for Totaltech)Best Buy offers 15 days standard, 30 for My Best Buy Plus, and 60 for Totaltech members. Activatable devices (phones, tablets) get 14 days. Free returns in-store or by mail.
Holiday: Extended through Jan 14
10
Apple
14 daysApple offers 14 days for returns. Items must be in original condition. Opened software, gift cards, and customized items are not returnable. Free return shipping available.
Holiday: Extended through Jan 8
11
Home Depot
90 daysHome Depot offers 90 days for most items, extended to 365 days for Home Depot credit card holders. Plants have a 1-year guarantee. Major appliances get 48 hours.
12
Macy's
90 days (30 for some items)Macy's offers 90 days for most items. Last Act/clearance items get 30 days. Tech and watches get 30 days. Free returns in-store. Online returns may have a $9.99 fee unless you're a Star Rewards member.
Holiday: Extended through Jan 31
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