Do you have to pay to return Amazon items?

All return-eligible items, weighing under 50 lbs and sold by Amazon, have at least one free return option. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition for up to 30 days after purchase.
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Does Amazon charge for returns?

Delivery addresses in the 50 United States (U.S.) and APO/FPO addresses using a U.S. zip code are eligible for Free Returns. If you return an item using a paid method, we'll deduct the cost of return shipping and restocking fees from your refund.
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Who pays for returned items on Amazon?

If items are fulfilled by Amazon, you typically won't have to pay return shipping charges. If items are sold by a 3rd party and you try and initiate the return through the Amazon return page, you'll probably have to pay return shipping fees.
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Why is Amazon return not free?

Amazon will deduct the price of shipping if customers use the provided shipping label. Otherwise, customers can ship items back on their own dime. Amazon will foot the bill only if the cause for return is its own fault, like if an item was broken during its shipment.
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Are Amazon parcels free to return?

Amazon will process your return and issue a full refund with no deduction for return shipping after receiving your return of the eligible product(s). If your return is not a result of an Amazon error, we will not refund the original shipping fees unless you request a return within 14 days of receipt of the product.
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When did Amazon start charging for returns?

Amazon sellers will be responsible for paying for overage costs on returns beginning Saturday, January 14th. According to the new policy, if a shipping carrier assesses a correction charge on a customer return, sellers must now pay it.
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Why am I getting charged to return an item on Amazon?

Return Shipping Costs

Unless your item is eligible for Free Returns, if you return an item using the return label from Your Orders, and the reason for return is not a result of an Amazon.ca error, we'll deduct the cost of return shipping from your refund.
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Do I have to pay for a returned package?

USPS Won't Charge You Double for a Package They Send Back to You. Regarding returned packages, the good news is that USPS won't charge you for sending them back to you. Therefore, you'll only be out for the cost of the original shipping label, and not for the journey back.
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What happens when I return an item to Amazon?

Returned items are put through a detailed inspection process, and if the product meets our high-quality standards, the item is tagged as “new” and is re-listed for sale. Most returned products meet this bar and are put back on our digital shelves for other customers.
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How do I return something on Amazon without paying shipping?

After getting a QR code from the Amazon Return Center, items can simply be handed to an associate without a box or label, and they will pack and ship it for free.
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Can Amazon reject a return?

YES, Amazon can reject a return. First off, you are required to submit a return request. IF approved, they will provide you with a Return Authorization Number & provide you with a return label to print out & affix to the package being returned.
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Will Amazon refund my money if I return an order?

We typically process returns within 3-5 business days after the carrier delivers the item to our Returns Center. When we complete processing your return, we issue a refund to the selected payment method. Learn how to Track Your Return.
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Who pays shipping on returned item?

On a preference-based return, typically the buyer would be responsible for purchasing the return shipping label, as well as coordinating return shipping logistics with the carrier. Within the US, sellers can purchase return shipping labels directly via Reverb.
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What is the cheapest way to return a package?

First Class Mail envelopes, flat rate envelopes, and USPS Priority Mail offer the lowest rates for small packages. Another option is to use cubic pricing. Cubic pricing is a special USPS service that offers lower shipping rates when sending small, heavy items that are under 20lbs with USPS Priority Mail.
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How do I avoid return shipping costs?

7 Strategies to Reduce the Cost of Return Shipping
  1. Encourage In-Store Returns and Drop-Offs. ...
  2. Plan Ahead with Return Labels. ...
  3. Deliver Parcels On-Time. ...
  4. Track Returns. ...
  5. Don't Overlook International Customers. ...
  6. Take Care of the Environment. ...
  7. Avoid the Returns Process Altogether.
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Do I have to pay shipping again if returned to sender?

Do you have to pay for shipping again if a package is returned to sender? Only if you did not open it. If you did, then you must pay the proper postage. If it was sent by you, and short-paid on postage, then you are required to pay the proper postage.
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How does free return shipping work?

'Free returns' simply means that a retailer is not charging customers for making a return in the form of restocking fees. These are sometimes used to cover the cost of reconditioning or repackaging a product to get it ready for resale.
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How many returns does Amazon allow?

Amazon keeps track of how many items you return and for what reasons. If you return 5-10 items per month or more than 10% of what you order for no reason other than that you changed your mind, you may receive a warning.
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What is Amazon return policy?

What Is Amazon's Return Policy? For most products, Amazon offers returns within 30 days from delivery. Some categories such as Baby Items and Birthday Gift Lists can be returned within 90 days from receipt of shipment, while other categories cannot be returned or can only be sent back to the third-party seller.
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What items does Amazon not want returned?

Laptops, Kindles, and other computer equipment

These items can't be returned past 30 days after delivery. When you get a laptop or Kindle from the site, quickly make sure it's the right one you need, otherwise you'll eat the cost and be stuck with the equipment.
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Can Amazon used like new be returned?

A used or open box item purchased from Amazon Warehouse can be returned within 30 days of receipt of shipment. Renewed products come with the Amazon Renewed Guarantee giving you a replacement or refund within 90 days of purchase if the item does not work as expected.
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What is the difference between return and refund Amazon?

"Refund" is used when a third-party seller refunds a customer for any reason, in part or in full. "Return" is used when a buyer returns an item sold by Amazon.eg and Amazon.eg has issued them a refund. Was this information helpful?
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Do returns hurt your Amazon account?

However, their system analyzes your purchase history and will mark your account as “Concession Abuse”. They will stop accepting returns for all of your future orders and if you somehow keep abusing the policy, your account will be permanently suspended.
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What happens to returned items?

Retailers take back merchandise from the customer, evaluate it, and if it's in good condition put it back on the shelf at the same or lesser price. They can refurbish damaged returns and sell them for less or offload them to liquidators to resell.
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