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- Target offers these returns via their private liquidation site on B-Stock
- On Target Auction Liquidations, liquidation inventory is sold directly to small business buyers and resellers (versus using a third-party liquidator)
Accordingly, Are returned items resold? In order to return items to store shelves, they first need to be assessed and repackaged Because of the cost that goes into that process, many retailers trash returned products, as doing so is generally cheaper than reselling them
Why did Target let me keep my return? Target told the Wall Street Journal that there are a small number of cases where returning a Targetcom order costs the company more than it saves them In such cases, you’ll be able to keep the returned items and receive a refund
Where does Target send unsold items? When overstocked inventory, guest returns, and clearance items are no longer profitable, Target ships them off to salvage stores These stores are your ticket to saving 50-90% on Target items
Further, How many returns does Target allow? First, what doesn’t change: Target customers with receipts can make an unlimited number of returns or exchanges within 90 days Products can’t be used, and must be in their original packaging What does change: Now, you can make as many non-receipt returns as you want, up to $70 in any 12-month period
What is return abuse?
Refund abuse (aka returns abuse) occurs when a customer uses the returns policy of a merchant so much that it becomes unprofitable Customers may also abuse refunds by faking returns/receipts, or reselling merchandise
Are returned items sold as new?
Customer returns are those items that consumers buy and later change their mind about keeping Instead, they return them back to the shop, store or company These goods are later restored to as much perfection as possible, and resold either as new products or as refurbished items
Do stores lose money on returns?
Many companies see customers’ product returns as a major inconvenience and an eroder of profits After all, product returns cost manufacturers and retailers more than $100 billion per year, or an average loss per company of about 38% in profit
What happens to items that are returned?
Because of the cost that goes into that process, many retailers trash returned products, as doing so is generally cheaper than reselling them Many of the goods returned to retailers are also used or damaged, which also affects the selling price
Can Target ban you for too many returns?
You can make up to three returns without a receipt, within a 45 day period Target’s policy gives you 90-days for a return with a receipt But if you don’t have a receipt or the item is open or damaged, Target can deny you a refund or an exchange Both retailers make their policies clear
What items Cannot be returned to Target?
Returns and exchanges without a receipt may be limited
The following items cannot be returned:
- Open or defective collectibles (eg, sports cards, special edition Barbie dolls, porcelain dolls, action figures and die-cast cars)
- Personalized items and digital downloads
- Opened/unsealed breast pumps
What does Target salvage mean?
In a Reddit post, a commenter that identifies as a Target team lead, explains this further: “‘Salvage’ is the state clearance items arrive at when selling them no longer would bring a profit to Target, and therefore we instead sell/donate them to charities or other chain discount stores, or throw them away/recycle them
How strict is Target’s return policy?
Enjoy free & easy returns We’re happy to accept returns for a full refund within 90 days for most items Add an extra 30 days if you paid with RedCard And you have up to a year to change your mind on Target owned brands or registry items
