https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:12:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1138297 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 05:20:41 +0000 Anonymous 1138297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to see mission accomplished! I am the opposite. I don't like returns hanging around the house mocking me. And I just want my money back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1138055 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:43:28 +0000 Suja 1138055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your your pain- I hate returns too! &nbsp;One of my style goals for this year&nbsp;is to return less by shopping retail more vs online. &nbsp;</p> <p>Glad it was relatively painless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1138033 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:16:03 +0000 lyn* 1138033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Linda - it's always to have a lust-worthy object that helps you save up all your pennies - For me right now, it's a heavy duty winter coat! I tried to go try them on today, but they have been sold out of my size for "months" the sales clerk was rather dramatic about it, as well. Ugh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1138028 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:10:35 +0000 Linda 1138028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm pretty new to the whole return-of-online-ordered merch scene.&nbsp; I bought a pair of running tights back around Thanksgiving.&nbsp; I found out right away that they didn't fit.&nbsp; I waited until after the holidays to try (the first time) to exchange 'em for a smaller size.&nbsp; I've already posted about that - the EXPRESS stores only stock the performance items in a few places, I guess.&nbsp; Well, this a.m. I steeled myself to go and just get my store to ship the pants back for exchange.&nbsp; So what do I see on the door?&nbsp; "Inventory, opening late on Monday."&nbsp; And I, silly that I am, went to "browse" at a couple of other stores until the sign said they'd open.&nbsp; Went back and they still hadn't finished inventory.&nbsp; But *I* had bought a pair of emerald green cord skinnies, a pale blue cropped sweater, and several pair of tights.&nbsp; Not only that, I am now hopelessly pining over the BCBGeneration Cayden pair I tried on.&nbsp; Oh, woe.&nbsp; I hope my latest Nordie's order arrives soon!&nbsp; (At least the last part of the Christmas present I had trouble with for my dear daughter-in-law DID arrive.)</p> <p>I am normally a very deliberate shopper.&nbsp; I know what I want, and I know if I will like and wear something -- I just have shopped a lot for years with my late Mom and I guess we got pretty skilled ;-).&nbsp; I tried on a bunch of things today and came away without 'em because I had no "gotta have it" sense.&nbsp; Maybe it's more cost-effective in the long term, to just pay the shipping to exchange those pants!&nbsp; If I hadn't SEEN those shoes I wouldn't know what I'm missing!</p> <p>Good work with the Anthropoligie returns lyn*! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1138008 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:33:43 +0000 lyn* 1138008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I digitally store my receipts in different folders; I just have to print them to take them to return. The skewer method sounds fun though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1138007 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:22:25 +0000 DonnaF 1138007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I have something I'm waffling over, I always hang/skewer on the receipt on a hanger with the item itself.&nbsp; It beats searching high and low for it later.&nbsp; I'm still undecided about a Nordstrom leather skirt I bought, but I don't think I'll make my final decision until some blouses on my Wish List are marked down and I see how they go together. . .The skirt was marked down 60% so close to the price of better pleather, so I think they'll be able to sell it even if I do return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137990 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:58:21 +0000 lyn* 1137990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PHEW. DONE. I re-read the return policy. It's not one year, it's for forever! I felt less bad. While I was there for 2 hrs (lots of stuff), there were 8 other people doing returns. I felt I was in such good company!</p> <p>Thanks so much for your support ladies, and Susie, I didn't mean my comment to think that you were being critical of me. You're much too sweet. *hugs* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137988 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:55:00 +0000 Anonymous 1137988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the first week of January I spent 4 or 5 hours returning things argh. but once done was a huge weight off. I think it totalled $500 (and some was xmas gifts)</p> <p>think of the new shopping you can do with the funds </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137978 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:45:28 +0000 Kristin L 1137978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137955 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:09:35 +0000 jennifer 1137955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I work in a retail store and even I lollygag on getting my returns brought in .<br /> Procrastinator's club anyone? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137915 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:29:52 +0000 E 1137915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always feel empowered when I return things, as if I'm triumphing over our hyperconsumer culture and showing I won't settle for anything less than perfect. ;)</p> <p>Don't feel bad! If they have that within a year&nbsp;policy, it's because it benefits them. They're not a charity after all. So go you!</p> <p>Done with my pep talk now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137905 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:18:20 +0000 carambola 1137905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can relate - I am such a procrastinator when it comes to returns. Even when the store offers free shipping, it's really hard for me to get to the post office while it's open. I force myself when my husband starts complaining about the boxes piling up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137807 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:40:41 +0000 Susie 1137807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lyn* please don't take my thoughts as a criticism of you! We all have a lot to juggle in our daily lives and if I couldn't easily do returns I'm sure that they would take me longer too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137801 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:29:59 +0000 lyn* 1137801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Susie - Oi, I do feel a bit bad about the timing thing; most of these were bought in November, but I have two that date back to August. I suppose it's still well within the "one year or else just store credit" rule that they have, but you're right, I should be on the ball more these days. </p> <p>I guess the flip side is I can't just drop them off at the post office, because there isn't free returns (shipping for returns can run $20-50). Everything has to be posted to the states, so I have to physically go to the store, which is about a 45 minute drive away - an adventure!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137785 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:17:09 +0000 Susie 1137785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just came from dropping off 3 boxes at the post office, 2 to Nordstrom and 1 to tsubo. I am grateful for free shipping and returns. </p> <p>I almost always do returns within a week or two, unless I have to return gifts bought at Christmas time. I feel guilty keeping things longer because I think it's only fair that the retailer should have the opportunity to re-sell it, and another shopper might be hoping for that piece to be back in stock. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137778 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:05:26 +0000 unfrumped 1137778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only advice is:</p> <p>Just do it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137755 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:47:07 +0000 lyn* 1137755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As per Thistle's advice, I just added up how much I will get back - now much more excited - it's almost $600!! Oh man, that's going to supplement my savings this month in a bit way.</p> <p>Can't wait to go now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137752 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:45:19 +0000 Mo 1137752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like I live at the post office sometimes. &nbsp;It does get me a 1.5+ mile round trip walk or run, but I'm not always in the mood. &nbsp;Hope it's relatively painless and easy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137750 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:43:07 +0000 Kristin SF 1137750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very true, GP! I really hate to do returns, and I've missed a few return windows due to procrastination. In fact, I'm thinking of at least one I've probably already missed, ugh. </p> <p>So good on you, Lyn, for tackling this project today! </p> <p>BTW, in-store returns to Anthro are dangerous. I almost always give them their credit right back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137745 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:38:16 +0000 goldenpig 1137745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a big bag o' stuff to return to Nordstrom and am debating whether to spend the time to hunt down all the receipts or let them look it up; I hate making the SA's do all that work but I just can't keep everything! Good luck! It's like going in for a dental cleaning--hard to get excited about but once you stop procrastinating and get it done, nothing like that clean feeling! LOL!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137742 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:36:07 +0000 Emily 1137742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck, lyn*! &nbsp;I have a stack to tackle today, too. &nbsp;Luckily they are mostly to be popped in the mail... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137732 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:28:20 +0000 Thistle 1137732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck!!</p> <p>And for what it's worth, yeah, tis no fun, but it is a very important part of shopping. and imagine what you will be able to do witht he return credit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ugh-off-to-do-returns#post-1137727 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:25:54 +0000 lyn* 1137727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pile of returns (policy is return within 1 year, so I've been letting them build up) for Anthropologie. The store is across the city for me, so I rarely venture out there.</p> <p>I am trying to be a very conscious consumer and go on a Monday early afternoon when the store is most likely dead - but I just feel so much guilt and shame to bring back so much stuff (how do they do this to us?!)</p> <p>Ugh; wish me luck. I hate this part of shopping. </p>