https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:29:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119942 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 02:06:55 +0000 ironkurtin 1119942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had excellent service from ssense.com in the past, if that helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119909 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 01:19:34 +0000 Jules 1119909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are amazing. And I say that as someone a bit overdosed on pink and glitter, having 2 young girls at home! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119479 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 15:49:11 +0000 Jaime 1119479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go for the more expensive with better return options. You either end up with shoes you love for x amount (assuming you are willing to pay that if you love them) or you return and are not out the money. Otherwise you are out the money and possibly stuck with shoes you don't want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119385 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 06:37:22 +0000 Missey 1119385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa!&nbsp; Those are some fairy freaking princess shoes!&nbsp; LOVE THEM!&nbsp; I think that if they pull your heart strings they are worth a try, but I would go for an easier return policy.</p> <p>PS&nbsp; I would love to see how you styled these because you have the wardrobe that could! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119376 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 06:22:11 +0000 goldenpig 1119376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shoes are tricky!&nbsp;I would go with the easier returns--less risky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119370 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 06:05:42 +0000 Gigi 1119370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, those are some shoes! Knowing your style, I knew they would be&nbsp;smashing. :^)</p> <p>My opinion is that based on the price point of these shoes, I would go with the easier return and the better customer service. You have not only the return issue if the shoes don't work, but what if they do work and you keep them but something goes wrong with them a few months down the road? I think the Canadian company would be much more likely to help you out than the European one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119367 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 06:01:11 +0000 Scarlet 1119367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's such a big price difference I'd want to save the money. But it's true customer service over here doesn't hold a candle to the U.S. As long as you follow their guidelines though you should be okay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119344 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 04:46:00 +0000 annagybe 1119344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ssense.com/women/product/simone_rocha/pink_glitter_clear-heeled_derbys/84554">http://www.ssense.com/women/pr.....rbys/84554</a></p> <p>Other site is farfetch </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119303 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 03:18:07 +0000 Jules 1119303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dunno. Can we see the shoes already? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119272 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 02:12:25 +0000 Jjsloane 1119272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack I hate paying to return, but if it's an unknown style/brand I pay to gamble it won't work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119214 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:55:03 +0000 K. Period. 1119214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto what Dana said. Unless the special service is really simple, it will be a pain to return and you don't want to deal with that. &nbsp;Especially when you are talking about $50 difference and even more so if you have to get it pre-authorized in any way (check). I'm assuming the shoes are expensive enough that $50 isn't a third of the price. Also, frankly, sunk cost for mailing really irritates me. &nbsp;Free shipping and returns are worth more. Hence my love of Zappos and willingness to pay more versus 6pm. &nbsp;But that's me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119207 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:47:38 +0000 ironkurtin 1119207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>European shipping is a giant pain the ass.&nbsp; Go with the easier return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119189 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:34:04 +0000 Thistle 1119189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmmm. How likely are they to wrk? If you are super sure, I would risk the Belgium company. If you are not 90%+ sure! I would go with Canada.</p> <p>As others have said, you are super busy, and 5 days is not much time. And shipping back is going to be expensive. I think Una said shipping boots back to the UK was $65. </p> <p>And, as others have also said, the US and Canada retailers seem more okay with returns to begin with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119179 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:13:04 +0000 rebekahphoto 1119179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would pay more for easier returns. A good return policy does affect my choices of where to shop online for sure </p> <p>so for me that would be the canada shop!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119178 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:04:51 +0000 cciele 1119178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a hard one. I don't know if this is reflecting a North American-bias, but I'd personally feel more comfortable dealing with the Canadian company. I definitely would pay more for simpler returns (and I agree with Peri about the time vs money thing), but I guess it also depends on what percentage of the original cost is the difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119172 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:54:22 +0000 Peri 1119172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Easy return. I have only had one experience ordering overseas...Figleaves...and although it was supposed to be easy it wasn't really. It took a long time and there was something about customs might or might not catch it, and if they did I would have to pay extra but I wouldn't know until it happened, etc. Not worth the hassle!</p> <p>On top of that, I like to be able to easily reach customer service if something goes wrong, and I wouldn't find it all that easy to be calling Belgium I don't think.&nbsp;</p> <p>But, I am one who thinks time and peace of mind is as valuable as money, so that's my bias. Others may think it is worth spending time and trouble&nbsp;to save money. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119162 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:45:23 +0000 Jacky 1119162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would probably go with the cheaper option, since I hate paying more than I have to. In some cases, I just don't buy things when I'm faced with the possibility of trivial returns that require payment, but I think I'm a bit strange there.&nbsp; On the other hand, it does seem like it'd be hard to make that return window. 5 days is a pretty short time! Another question is how likely do you think you'd be to return them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119157 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:39:56 +0000 CocoLion 1119157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I believe European retailers HATE returns and really dislike having to offer that as an easy option. &nbsp;I think the US and Canada are much more customer-is-always-right. &nbsp;If you are fairly certain you will keep the shoes then the Belgian option is ok, but if you are only 50-50 on them then I'd go with the Canadian option.</p> <p>I think over the past 6 months I have only purchased from retailers with easy returns (free return shipping, labels included inside plus a reasonable return window). &nbsp;After a while I simply stopped visiting those sites with a less convenient return, I don't even look anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119137 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:15:41 +0000 Kristin SF 1119137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I would go with the Canadian site. 14 days to return, while scary!, is more doable than 5 days to return. Plus, with your busy schedule, 5 days to return becomes twice as scary!</p> <p>Also, I would be leery of ordering from a site that is not based in the US or Canada, strictly due to customer service issues. If the pickup service is complicated and you miss the pickup by 1 day, will they still credit you?</p> <p>If you already know the Belgian site fairly well and they are known to have good customer service, then maybe you are safe with them. </p> <p>I've passed up cheaper options on Amazon simply because Zappos/Nordstrom have better/easier return policies. I'm too busy/lazy/forgetful that I need a generous return policy, always. But a $50 price difference (including the shipping cost) is nothing to sneeze at. It's a tough one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119135 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:06:31 +0000 Mo 1119135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, all returns are hard. &nbsp;I have no printer (have to email the BF to print&nbsp;labels during his busy work hours&nbsp;- not fun for either of us)&nbsp;and have to walk or bike&nbsp;to post office or UPS drop box. &nbsp;I love when there is an included label and might pay $10 or so for that convenience. &nbsp;Not sure with int'l shipping what costs are so can't say in your case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-would-you-pay-extra-for-cheaper-and-easier-returns#post-1119120 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:41:38 +0000 annagybe 1119120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking at a pair of shoes. The Canadian site has them for about $80 more, but shipping to the US is free and I can return via USPS, my cost. Have 14 days to return.<br /> The Belgium says shipping is between $18 and $31, I think the shoes will be heavy so the higher end of the scale. The shoes there about $80 cheaper. Returns they say are are free via a pick up service that seems complicated. Have five days to return. </p>