I Don't Get It - Returns!?

[Mandabella]

I found out earlier this year that the store in the Contemporary doesn't do gift receipts. I wonder if this is SOP across all of WDW?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I found out earlier this year that the store in the Contemporary doesn't do gift receipts. I wonder if this is SOP across all of WDW?

In general I don't think they do returns unless it is something unusual like the item was broken or if you beg hard enough, you need to switch the size.

So I guess consensus is to not get gifts from these places since they are not returnable and just show how wonderful you are for taking 2 seconds out of your vacation to think of someone else and purchase something you thought they would like. Worse yet--they may already have the item and then you are left up the creek without a paddle for even having considered them in the first place.

 

[maxiesmom]

Flip side when did gift receiving become about selfishness and not receiving gracefully.

My family does lists--so getting them something they didn't want/couldn't use is darn near impossible. And they can always ask for the receipt if there is an issue as we had this year with a gift the girls received.

The gifts I give are meant to please the recipient and most are purchased in ways that couldn't be returned anyway with or without a receipt...like the surfboard ornament I got in Hawaii for my friend whose family is a surfing family.

If I wanted you to have a shopping spree--I would have given a gift card..and have done that for some people this year.

I do give gift receipts for items that are a matter of size (that are returnable) or the item could malfunction. Actually we usually carry it on hand and have it available if there is a problem.



This whole gift giving thing at the holidays though is just becoming my annual pet peeve.

A gracious giver will offer to exchange something if it isn't to the recipients liking....but I'm not going to include a gift receipt for behind my back switching. JMHO. So oh well!

No one has stated that we should not be grateful for what we get. Or gracious when we receive it. But you do not think it is hurtful or rude for someone to open a gift and then go up to the giver and say "I don't like this, give me a receipt"? What you consider sneaky I call sparing the persons feelings. I also think most people do not run around with gift receipts to fund some shopping spree. Most stores give in store credits with gift receipts, so unless your whole family shops at the same place, and you return everything, it would be a very short shopping spree.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

No one has stated that we should not be grateful for what we get. Or gracious when we receive it. But you do not think it is hurtful or rude for someone to open a gift and then go up to the giver and say "I don't like this, give me a receipt"? What you consider sneaky I call sparing the persons feelings. I also think most people do not run around with gift receipts to fund some shopping spree. Most stores give in store credits with gift receipts, so unless your whole family shops at the same place, and you return everything, it would be a very short shopping spree.

I guess I took exception "free to do with the item as I please" comment. I just don't like the "oh I love it" and then the sneak return. If you wish to do a sneak return..then by all means have at it. Have fun doing so without my help.

The whole gift exchange thing is such a farce anyway.

 

[Daxx]

Most stores give in store credits with gift receipts

Yep! I have never received cash back when I've returned something w/a gift receipt. Only store credit. The gift receipt is proof of that the item was purchased in that store and, once the cashier pops in the gift receipt code, tells you how much the item was purchased for.

 

[Mono~rail]

The whole gift exchange thing is such a farce anyway.

ITA. Yes, it is. Gift giving has just gotten so out of control. Everyone should just keep their own money and buy their own self what they want.

 

[Mono~rail]

I'm a thread killer!

 

[froglady]

Once my children were older than 10, I stopped buying them clothes. I have never given anyone else clothing UNLESS they have specified EXACTLY what was wanted, and told me which color and size would suit them. Even then, I always kept the receipt, just in case.

When relatives ask for a gift list, I give them each a different one, and none of their lists have ever included my children's "must haves"

I have happily accepted and thanked friends and relatives for all other gifts, even if it is a duplicate or not anything I will use. If it's a close relative, I put it away until a visit is expected. Then I take it out and place it where they can see it.

Quite frankly, I give gifts to TRY to please the recipient, but if I miss the mark, so be it. If someone misses the mark on a gift they've chosen for me, I would never hurt their feelings by saying I don't like/want/need it and I would like to exchange it. Again, I think that exchanges are only appropriate in clothing, but since I don't give any to anyone outside the family, it isn't an issue.

 

[MushyMushy]

Once my children were older than 10, I stopped buying them clothes. I have never given anyone else clothing UNLESS they have specified EXACTLY what was wanted, and told me which color and size would suit them. Even then, I always kept the receipt, just in case.

When relatives ask for a gift list, I give them each a different one, and none of their lists have ever included my children's "must haves"

I have happily accepted and thanked friends and relatives for all other gifts, even if it is a duplicate or not anything I will use. If it's a close relative, I put it away until a visit is expected. Then I take it out and place it where they can see it.

Quite frankly, I give gifts to TRY to please the recipient, but if I miss the mark, so be it. If someone misses the mark on a gift they've chosen for me, I would never hurt their feelings by saying I don't like/want/need it and I would like to exchange it. Again, I think that exchanges are only appropriate in clothing, but since I don't give any to anyone outside the family, it isn't an issue.

That's pretty much how I feel except for clothes. And if my kids ever got duplicates, they didn't care! Especially if it was a doll or something.

 

[ChristmasElf]

I beg to differ. Many stores in my area do not give such receipts. Also, many people may not wish to give a receipt to the person receiving the gift because of price, etc... There are many reasons...

Bealls, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Kohls, along with a bunch of the other chains will all give you a gift receipt if you need one.