Most Electronics Retailers Extend the Return Window for Tech Gifts; Cellular Products an Exception
Holiday shoppers should be aware of return policies, paying attention to end dates that vary by retailer, said consumer shopping website DealNews. Apple has a cut-off date of Jan. 8 for items bought at Apple.com between Nov. 15 and Christmas.…
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Purchases made after Christmas are subject to the standard 14-day return policy. Only items bought directly from Apple’s website or its stores can be returned to Apple. Those Apple devices bought from other retailers can be returned according to their returns and refunds policies, it says. Macy's has the same Jan. 8 cut-off date, which also applies to electronic accessories, says the website. Target extended it to Jan. 9. Also at Target, electronics and entertainment items must be returned within 30 days for a refund or exchange, but for items bought Nov. 1-Dec. 25, the 30-day refund period starts on Dec. 26, says the website; all mobile phones must be returned or exchanged within 14 days. All items bought with a carrier contract at a Target store must be returned or exchanged within 14 days and may be subject to early termination fees per carrier contract. Walmart extended the return window for items purchased Oct. 24-Dec. 25 to begin on Thursday with 14- or 30-day return windows depending on the product; items subject to the 90-day return window have no change. Most electronics have a 30-day return window at Walmart; its cellphone return policy is 14 days.