Merry Christmas to you all!
Today is probably the busiest day at stores for returns and exchanges. You may want to wait a day or two before doing this.
Local stores: Don't wait too long though as many stores have special holiday gift return periods that may offer you more flexible return and exchange policies, but only through that time frame, usually through early to mid January. Electronic items may have a restocking fee, so be aware of this. If the item is now on sale, you will be refunded the sale value of the item if you do not have a receipt.
Gift cards: For a $2 fee you can swap a gift card for one that you want - www.swapagift.com
You can also try to do this on www.craigs.list.com with someone local and not have to pay a fee.
E-gifts: The biggest issue with e-gift returns is that you will not be refunded shipping fees and will have to pay shipping fees for the new item, except if you are returning the item due to the retailers fault, for example the wrong item or size or the item arrived broken or damaged. While many online retailers allow 30 days for returns, some extend this period to accommodate the holiday season shoppers. amazon.com gives consumers up to January 31, 2008 for a full refund. (Items sold by Amazon.com and shipped between November 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007 may be returned until January 31, 2008 for a full refund, subject to our other returns restrictions). If an online retailer has a physical location, you may be able to take the item to the local store for a refund or exchange (less shipping fees).
If you find that you have held onto something past the return date, you can try to sell it on amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/gp/seller/sell-your-stuff.html/ref=ret_hp_si You should also try www.craigslist.com for this.
Remember too that if you are in the stores anyway, you could buy some seasonal items on sale for next Christmas! It's never too early to start saving, but rememer your budget.
Happy saving!
Thrifty
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