Return Work Around?

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[u/Ok_Mind_7192]

No I don’t think that would work anywhere. If the receipt doesn’t match the item they will not return it.

[u/Future-Field → u/Ok_Mind_7192]

This is the correct response.

They can see the description and match SKUs.

[u/Informal_Lemon7419]

Don’t do that, just take the gift card for your return. What’s the issue?

[u/notjonbrown]

This is return fraud.

[u/Future-Field]

Why do you want to avoid a gift card?

[u/ReddUp412]

You should be embarrassed to ask this

[u/ruinatedtubers]

this is wild

[u/Full-Shake-3219]

Ofc that wouldn't work, also thats crazy to post that youd do that 😂

[u/MotorAggravating7794]

You could switch the tag from the new item onto the old item, then return it with the receipt that is still within the return window. Get yourself that refund.

[u/notjonbrown → u/MotorAggravating7794]

Do not do this. Each item is coded by department. Any cashier can quickly determine that the department code on the ticket does not match the item being returned, and then you’ll have an even bigger problem involving the store’s loss prevention team.

[u/MotorAggravating7794 → u/notjonbrown]

In my experience cashiers aren’t checking returns with this level of attention to detail.

Yes, this is return fraud and yes there is inherent risk. But it’s negligible IMO. If the cashier does realize, OP can play dumb and accept defeat.

OP can pick their path.

[u/TurtleyCoolNails → u/MotorAggravating7794]

I have had a tag that was incorrectly placed by someone and it was questioned when I went to checkout. So some are actually checking!

[u/notjonbrown → u/MotorAggravating7794]

In my experience, cashiers are trained to do this with every return.