https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:24:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping/page/2#post-1213796 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 04:03:24 +0000 deb 1213796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What size are they? (just in case) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping/page/2#post-1213783 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 03:41:24 +0000 Golden 1213783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a pair of heels from 6pm and with the price it just wasn't worth it to me to return them.&nbsp; So they are sitting in my closet waiting for an opportunity to wear them...Next time I will be really really careful.&nbsp; I hate having things I don't use regularly.&nbsp; (But the shoes are really cute, but a little on the high side.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping/page/2#post-1213770 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 03:30:37 +0000 Suz 1213770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If they are comfortable, keep them. They are seriously awesome and look great on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping/page/2#post-1213745 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 02:55:28 +0000 Angela K 1213745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are definitely keepers. Even if they end up being "special occasion" wear (meaning that I simply have to be in the mood to wear) I think for the price and the fun factor (they are silver and awesome) I would hang on to them. You might find that you will wear them more than you think. If not, there is always the style exchange. Mostly win-win n my book. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping/page/2#post-1213704 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 02:04:36 +0000 Jaime 1213704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is late to be selling boots so I would keep them until next fall/winter and if you don't wear them offer them for sale here or consignment. Sending them back costs to much and for me would be too much hassle for no satisfaction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping/page/2#post-1213691 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 01:35:42 +0000 CocoLion 1213691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep! &nbsp;They are so fun. &nbsp;You can have a simple outfit like skinny jeans and white&nbsp;tee, and the outfit will look put together with these boots.</p> <p>If you change your mind there are already several takers on YLF - yay for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping/page/2#post-1213650 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:43:16 +0000 Mia 1213650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have sent a couple of things to consignment rather than return with the cost of shipping. &nbsp;Since I send stuff on a seasonal basis it's easier. &nbsp;I've only ordered shoes once for this reason since I have hard to fit feet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping/page/2#post-1213633 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:16:17 +0000 chadya 1213633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in the might group, if you arn't sure about it send them back. You don't need them cluttering up your closet and life as a reminder.<br />&nbsp;I am really trying to be definite and 100% about whether to keep things that I&nbsp; buy.&nbsp; Any amount of doubt = return.&nbsp; <br />In the case of shoes if they aren't immediately comfortable they never will be. I remember when I was younger buying a pair of Ralph Lauren shoes ( way before he was as big a designer as he is now) and thinking they would stretch out...they never did. Lesson learned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping/page/2#post-1213524 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 21:26:23 +0000 ironkurtin 1213524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ag, maybe you had a faulty pair?&nbsp; They feel fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213470 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 20:09:44 +0000 AviaMariah 1213470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it depends on if they're going to bug you sitting in your closet unworn. &nbsp;It might be worth the shipping cost to "forget" that little buying mistake. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213465 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 20:01:18 +0000 catgirl 1213465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I am impressed that you found these comfortable - I could not get them off fast enough. If they had worked I would have kept them. Silver is a neutral! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213449 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:46:38 +0000 JAileen 1213449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since they wouldn't fit me I'm not going to try talking you into getting rid of them!</p> <p>Seriously, they look great on you, and they feel good, why not keep them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213423 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 18:48:45 +0000 Debbie 1213423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote keep but would you wear them at between now and Oct. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213403 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 18:27:32 +0000 Thistle 1213403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also agree with Carter's math. For $10 in opportunity costs, it wouldn't require too many wearings to make them worth it.</p> <p>However, only you can answer if you are willing to wear them and have the space for an occassional boot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213381 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 18:10:55 +0000 Peri 1213381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep! I love Carter's math, and they look fun. Maybe not every day workhorses, but $10 isn't much for the occasional fun day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213375 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 18:07:44 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1213375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are awesome and if they run 1/2 size small as Una says, 8.5 would work for me. So Amiable and I would both be interested if you put them on style exchange. Since she spoke first, I would be polite and give her first dibs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213336 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:35:15 +0000 rabbit 1213336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yep, stunning looking on&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213315 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:25:54 +0000 amiable 1213315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well if you decide you don't want them, I'd probably bite if they were on style exchange.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213310 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:21:48 +0000 Mo 1213310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well they sure LOOK awesome on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213309 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:20:51 +0000 ironkurtin 1213309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're 8.5.&nbsp; I'm typically a 8.5-9.&nbsp; Here they are on.&nbsp; They feel pretty good on my feet TBH.</p> <p>If I'd bought them at the Rack for $40 I'd be right chuffed.&nbsp; I think I need to stop looking on eBay, cheap as it is, because I end up with awesome silver boots and have to debate them.&nbsp; When I really don't need them, and I'd be less likely to see them IRL.</p> <p>Also: it's humid and my hair is totally floopy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213275 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:04:51 +0000 Mo 1213275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh, this reminds me that I will not be looking forward to the mile walk each way&nbsp;to the P.O.&nbsp;in the FL heat and humidity, and then dealing with the lines and costs, all&nbsp;for the privilege of returning an item. &nbsp;Free shipping all the way from here on out! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213267 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:00:45 +0000 catgirl 1213267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok people, I tried these a few weeks ago and found them very stiff and narrow and a half-size small. They did not seem like a leather that would break in easily. The finish is crackled and would be hard to dye, although why would you, because it is gorgeous! I almost cried because they are lovely but they were painful, at least for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213263 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:55:20 +0000 rabbit 1213263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Laura</b> will the PO pick up if you arrange it? &nbsp;I often go to Fedex even though it might be a dollar or two more (I have an account)&nbsp;because I cannot deal with the slowness of my three closest&nbsp;local post offices. &nbsp; It doesn't matter what time of day, weekend or no, there seems to always be&nbsp;a line, one employee, and then occasionally&nbsp;they start packing up 10 minutes before the end of their shift and we all stand there watching them sort the cash drawer&nbsp;until the next employee comes in. :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213258 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:50:06 +0000 Janet 1213258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking along the same lines as carter. Also wondering what size they are, on a purely selfish level. But I already have my gunmetal Rag &amp; Bones... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213255 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:46:52 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1213255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another one who wants to know what size they are.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213238 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:26:17 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1213238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My threshold tends to be about ten dollars, as far as cost of item or of the return shipping charge. Anything more than that, back it goes unless I am pretty sure I want to keep it. I've got too much stuff already, I need to like items to keep them.</p> <p>Some people's issue with this whole thing is the issue of having to go to the post office (although a lot of vendors have prepaid vouchers nowadays). Me, I love to go to the PO - I swap books so I'm there all the time and have learned the best ones near me, and how to be efficient with my wrapping and trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213233 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:19:54 +0000 Jules 1213233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is why I avoid any online shopping that means paying for returns,&nbsp;through this "logic"&nbsp;I have&nbsp;kept entire $100+ orders to avoid paying a $9 flat return fee. In the end I don't love any of that stuff and it mostly hangs around and annoys me....<br />This is my personal failing however;&nbsp;it's just far too easy for me to rationalize keeping stuff that is just ok. I also avoid topping up my order for free shipping - if I can't make the minimum with stuff I truly want, I don't order.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213222 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:11:21 +0000 JAileen 1213222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why don't you like the shoes? Do they not fit? I love them! To echo rabbit, what size are they?</p> <p>ETA: I limit myself to places with free shipping to avoid this very problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213213 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:01:53 +0000 rabbit 1213213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adding on to what <b>carter </b>says, if you don't want to deal with reselling/consignment&nbsp;alternately you figure out what a reasonable cost per wear is for you, &nbsp;wear them that number of times, and then either keep or get rid of now that you know them better, feeling that they've served a purpose ;)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/return-math-when-is-it-worth-keeping#post-1213208 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:51:57 +0000 carter 1213208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's my math:</p> <p>You paid $40 for shoes you may or may not wear.</p> <p>If you return them, you've paid $30 for shoes you can't wear even if you wanted to.</p> <p>So the opportunity cost is only $10 to keep them.</p> <p>If you decide to sell them to someone else for $25, you've paid $15 for shoes that are no longer available to wear.</p> <p>$10 for the option to wear something sounds better than $15 for something you don't have anymore. I'd keep them. This is how I get myself in trouble keeping things I don't really need or love;-)</p>