Costco Returns

[am7734]

See if you can find out a ballpark figure of how much he did. That would be a useful DP.

A lot, he was losing weight rapidly and needed new size clothes every other week, he basically used it as his wardrobe ... he did call customer service before doing that and got their express permission...

[mmgfarb]

They probably also differentiate between returning new/unopened products and when you try to return a half eaten box of food or a used appliance.

[mmgfarb]

A lot, he was losing weight rapidly and needed new size clothes every other week, he basically used it as his wardrobe ... he did call customer service before doing that and got their express permission...

See, that's what they don't like.

[Iz]

They probably also differentiate between returning new/unopened products and when you try to return a half eaten box of food or a used appliance.

I don't think so. You think that gets entered into the computer?

[mmgfarb]

I don't think so. You think that gets entered into the computer?

It would make sense for them to track it, if they can resell the item then you haven't caused them much of a loss.

[solls108]

They probably also differentiate between returning new/unopened products and when you try to return a half eaten box of food or a used appliance.

Think thats true because I returned shorts from 2012, brand new with the tags, and the person who was putting it in the system told someone else that these good are "unsellable because they are from 2012."

Trying to figure out what that has to do with the return policy

[Iz]

It would make sense for them to track it, if they can resell the item then you haven't caused them much of a loss.

That may be, but it doesn't seem like that is actually done.

[mmgfarb]

Think thats true because I returned shorts from 2012, brand new with the tags, and the person who was putting it in the system told someone else that these good are "unsellable because they are from 2012."

Trying to figure out what that has to do with the return policy

They can't exactly put a 4 year old product back on the shelves. Once they don't carry it anymore they can't resell it.

[solls108]

They can't exactly put a 4 year old product back on the shelves. Once they don't carry it anymore they can't resell it.

I think that is quite obvious.

My question is, how does that effect future returns? What is the need of putting that in the system?

[coralsnake]

I think that is quite obvious.

My question is, how does that effect future returns? What is the need of putting that in the system?

When an item is not salable it eats into their profits. When you become an unprofitable customer it's time for you to go.

[mmgfarb]

I think that is quite obvious.

My question is, how does that effect future returns? What is the need of putting that in the system?

Oh, I misunderstood your point. I think that if they deem you to be a not as profitable customer then they'll stop you from doing as many returns.

[ExGingi]

Brooklyn is very strict Lakewood usually chilled

Brooklyn Costco makes up their own rules. Rego Park is a pleasure, and has indoor parking which is nice in bad weather.

[ExGingi]

When an item is not salable it eats into their profits. When you become an unprofitable customer it's time for you to go.

Only if it's a Kirkland brand. Anything else gets passed on to the suppliers. That's how it works with big retail, unless they really need you, they can make it very hard on suppliers to make a profit.

[coralsnake]

Only if it's a Kirkland brand. Anything else gets passed on to the suppliers. That's how it works with big retail, unless they really need you, they can make it very hard on suppliers to make a profit.

I didn't say it doesn't get pushed back but the process still costs them money and is bad for business.

[Mplace]

AFAIK all returns do not go back on the shelves,
it either gets thrown out or sent back

[emjee]

AFAIK all returns of used items do not go back on the shelves,
it either gets thrown out or sent back

FTFY 😊 . I've seen myself with my own eyes after returning *new* folding tables that they just put them back.

[Mplace]

FTFY 😊 . I've seen myself with my own eyes after returning *new* folding tables that they just put them back.

interesting, they've told me otherwise

[3yummyboys]

Which store? Did you try a different one?

Lawrence. Didn't bother with a different one, just threw it out. I got good use out of it either way.

[Iz]

Lawrence. Didn't bother with a different one, just threw it out. I got good use out of it either way.

[shulem92]

FTFY 😊 . I've seen myself with my own eyes after returning *new* folding tables that they just put them back.

+1 I bought a GPS, and it still had fingerprints on it...