Comments on: Ways I Save Money: Take Things Back to the Store http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/02/ways-i-save-money-take-things-back-to-the-store/ Our Journey to a Debt-Free Life Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:18:17 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Karen http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/02/ways-i-save-money-take-things-back-to-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-17705 Karen Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:16:48 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/02/ways-i-save-money-take-things-back-to-the-store/#comment-17705 You know, it's funny. Why should we feel bad about taking something back that is defective or does not stand up to normal wear and tear? As a consumer, we are entitled to a quality product - no matter what the price. If it does not stand up to standards, it should be replaced or (cheerfully?) refunded. I'm not sure where I saw it, but I remember reading about rebates, and how manufacturers are betting that most people will not be able to "keep up" with the receipt, rebate form, UPC code, etc. etc. They make it as difficult as possible to get what we, as consumers, legitimately have coming to us. Maybe a good subject for a future post?? You know, it’s funny. Why should we feel bad about taking something back that is defective or does not stand up to normal wear and tear? As a consumer, we are entitled to a quality product – no matter what the price. If it does not stand up to standards, it should be replaced or (cheerfully?) refunded. I’m not sure where I saw it, but I remember reading about rebates, and how manufacturers are betting that most people will not be able to “keep up” with the receipt, rebate form, UPC code, etc. etc. They make it as difficult as possible to get what we, as consumers, legitimately have coming to us. Maybe a good subject for a future post??

]]> By: ThisLittlePiggy http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/02/ways-i-save-money-take-things-back-to-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-17631 ThisLittlePiggy Tue, 06 Feb 2007 23:02:17 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/02/ways-i-save-money-take-things-back-to-the-store/#comment-17631 If I buy a product and it doesn't live up to the advertising, I email the company via their website and request a refund. I haven't been turned down yet. If I buy a product and it doesn’t live up to the advertising, I email the company via their website and request a refund. I haven’t been turned down yet.

]]> By: Jen http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/02/ways-i-save-money-take-things-back-to-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-17626 Jen Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:51:11 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/02/ways-i-save-money-take-things-back-to-the-store/#comment-17626 If you buy your son's clothes from Sears you should be able to exchange them for nwe items as long as he's the same size. When I worked there several years ago they had the Kidvantage warranty - if your child was still the same size and an article of clothing wore out, you get another, no problem. Also, the Kidvantage program had a frequent buyer aspect. The store would use your phone number to track the amount you purchased, and when you reached $100 or so, you'd get a 15% off coupon. A lot of my customers would get a coupon after doing Christmas shopping, and then they could use the coupon for Easter/spring. And, if they got a coupon in time for Back To School, they could save a lot! They probably still have that program - at least it'd be worth it to check out. If you buy your son’s clothes from Sears you should be able to exchange them for nwe items as long as he’s the same size. When I worked there several years ago they had the Kidvantage warranty – if your child was still the same size and an article of clothing wore out, you get another, no problem.

Also, the Kidvantage program had a frequent buyer aspect. The store would use your phone number to track the amount you purchased, and when you reached $100 or so, you’d get a 15% off coupon. A lot of my customers would get a coupon after doing Christmas shopping, and then they could use the coupon for Easter/spring. And, if they got a coupon in time for Back To School, they could save a lot! They probably still have that program – at least it’d be worth it to check out.

]]> By: Sheri http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/02/ways-i-save-money-take-things-back-to-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-17581 Sheri Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:51:35 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/02/ways-i-save-money-take-things-back-to-the-store/#comment-17581 I have taken back a pair of my son's shoes to Target before; there was a hole in the toe after a couple of months. My husband had a pair of work boots he purchased from Sears; same situation-after 60 days the boot was coming apart. In both cases we were given new items. I don't hesitate to take things back that are obviously defective or poorly made (within a reasonable time.) I have taken back a pair of my son’s shoes to Target before; there was a hole in the toe after a couple of months. My husband had a pair of work boots he purchased from Sears; same situation-after 60 days the boot was coming apart. In both cases we were given new items. I don’t hesitate to take things back that are obviously defective or poorly made (within a reasonable time.)

]]> By: Ginger http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/02/ways-i-save-money-take-things-back-to-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-17562 Ginger Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:28:12 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/02/ways-i-save-money-take-things-back-to-the-store/#comment-17562 I was just wondering if you started sleeping with the fan off? My husband and I are both fan sleepers, I don't think I would be able to cut back on that one, I think I would rather skip a meal.Well anyway best of luck to you on that one. I was just wondering if you started sleeping with the fan off? My husband and I are both fan sleepers, I don’t think I would be able to cut back on that one, I think I would rather skip a meal.Well anyway best of luck to you on that one.

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