So what's Walmart's return policy?

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walmarts return policy sans recipt afaik is you can do 2 returns per year, they take your address and drivers licence number and give you back cash.

OBVIOUSLY such a liberal policy can be easily taken advantage of, however discussion of that is frowned upon on this site and has gotten many a thread locked.
 
walmart lets you take back goods without receipt x# of times within x# of months. x=a variable amount depending on location.

keep in mind that you must have purchased it at walmart. if you didn't and try to return it, see scorch's post. you also run the risk of a retiree turned walmart greeter tackling your fraudulent ass if such shennanigans are attempted.
 
[quote name='gaelan']walmart lets you take back goods without receipt x# of times within x# of months. x=a variable amount depending on location.

keep in mind that you must have purchased it at walmart. if you didn't and try to return it, see scorch's post. you also run the risk of a retiree turned walmart greeter tackling your fraudulent ass if such shennanigans are attempted.[/QUOTE]
while i already explained the community frowning on such activities, theres no need to spread fear through misinformation. walmart dosent give a fuck, i had a talk with a clerk there about this topic, and he explained to me how they knew half the shit wasnt from walmart, but whatever. obviously each store varies, but i doubt people are "fooling" walmart.
 
[quote name='secretvampire']You can take back a NES game from 1988 with a torn label and no receipt and they will give you $50 back. Try it![/QUOTE]
:rofl: if some one tries this and posts a video (i dont care if you get rejected or not) ill be forever greatful
 
[quote name='Ultimatallica0']The one without a reciept?[/QUOTE]

WAL*MART
Books, Movies, Music & Video Games
- Media: CDs, DVDs, audiotapes, videotapes and video games must be returned unopened within 45 days of receipt.
- Books: Books must be returned unused and unmarked within 45 days of receipt.

Electronics
- Computer hardware and components: Computer hardware and components must be returned by mail with any included software within 15 days of receipt.
- Computer software:Computer software must be returned unopened within 45 days of receipt.
Electronics items, except for computer hardware and components, must be returned within 90 days of receipt.

^^^^^^^^^this is from the sticky.

i think the point that should stick with you is just be honest. don't think that you are sticking it to the man because like punq said they don't give a shit in the long run. you are just hurting yourself. the end result is higher prices for all.

also, don't think that its okay cause its walmart. its still wrong to lie, cheat and commit fraud which is what you'll be doing by returning something without a receipt claiming it was originally purchased there.

disregard the above if you actually did purchase it at walmart and lost the receipt.
 
No, I seriously wouldn't go out and buy games just to trade in like this. But I happened upon a once in a century bit of good luck and with the 360 so close and my budget in shambles this is something that I need to do.
 
there may be price cap on returns with no receipt. i mean if you "budget" hangs in the balance over a $50 game, then you could panhandle in front of the store and make that much in a day.

if you are talking about returning a 30" lcd hdtv then you may run into problems with the price being so high and no receipt.

how in shambles is you budget that makes this such a profitable venture?
 
Their return policy does not forbid you from taking back your TRU b2g1 games that there IS actually receipt for it, just not for that store chain.
Just as long as it's within the allowed returns per month without a receipt, Wal-Mart will gladly add it to their inventory and pay you for it.

:)
 
Yeah. And yes, my budget is VERY close. This $40 will literally change wether or not I'll be able to get what I want on the 360 release. I wouldn't go through the hassle any other time, but my bank's never been so empty.
 
Here is the thread locking post (flame away):

I had a bunch of unused game related and other stuff laying around the house. I had done the "return stuff to walmart" thing before so I figured I might as well do it again. The problem is, I wasn't sure if they even sold some of the stuff I had. So I used a program to print out the UPCs for all of my items. I then took this list to the store and used their scanners to see if it was in the system.

I then returned everything that came up in their system. Some of it they had never even stocked, and the customer service rep even mentioned this as she proceeded to give me store credit. ;)
 
[quote name='Zing']Here is the thread locking post (flame away):

I had a bunch of unused game related and other stuff laying around the house. I had done the "return stuff to walmart" thing before so I figured I might as well do it again. The problem is, I wasn't sure if they even sold some of the stuff I had. So I used a program to print out the UPCs for all of my items. I then took this list to the store and used their scanners to see if it was in the system.

I then returned everything that came up in their system. Some of it they had never even stocked, and the customer service rep even mentioned this as she proceeded to give me store credit. ;)[/QUOTE]

I've done it with stuff I couldn't sell or trade. Basically, I separated all my remaining CC and TRU sale games (this was months after, when the receipts expired). I had my "I want these" pile, and my "I don't want these" pile. Most of them I could trade or sell (when spending a lot on games, I try to buy extra stuff to sell so it comes out so they were all free essentially), but a few I didn't want, and wouldn't sell for a penny (like nfl gameday 2002 for psx). I took those to walmart and most of the stuff I got 20 or 30 credit from, which I then ebayed. I didn't actually buy them with that intention though. I usually keep the game if its worthless unless I have a duplicate or I just hate it (ie. hunting games). A few things they didn't sell though, and only did it three times (three games each) since I heard there was a limit. I always said they were duplicates or I just didn't want them, which was technically true.
 
[quote name='CarmenJubei']without receipt! they will definitely not accept it[/QUOTE]

smartest post of the year.

i love people posting here with no justification.
 
Wal-Mart will take any Item they sell in their store with/without reciept as long as it is sealed......in the case of movies and games.......and pretty much all other items will be taken back no matter what shape they are in.....and no Wal-Mart whiners its not fraud. They do track recieptless returns and you are allowed only so many in a 3 month period of time......if you never worked at a Wal-MArt....dont assume they get pissed at people returning games from other stores without reciepts.......its all about customer satisfaction
 
[quote name='lowgear26']Wal-Mart will take any Item they sell in their store with/without reciept as long as it is sealed......in the case of movies and games.......and pretty much all other items will be taken back no matter what shape they are in.....and no Wal-Mart whiners its not fraud. They do track recieptless returns and you are allowed only so many in a 3 month period of time......if you never worked at a Wal-MArt....dont assume they get pissed at people returning games from other stores without reciepts.......its all about customer satisfaction[/QUOTE]
Uh no. It doesn't matter if they track it or not, its still fraud if you didn't buy it at Walmart to begin with.
 
so you don't have enough for what you want on launch day? what are you 5? are you gonna cry if you don't get what you want? so being dishonest in this case is ok? you my good sir are a bitch.
 
[quote name='b0bx13']Uh no. It doesn't matter if they track it or not, its still fraud if you didn't buy it at Walmart to begin with.[/QUOTE]

If I went to Wal Mart and asked "can I return this here?" and they said yes...how is that fraud? I didn't tell them I didn't buy it there...

And I don't do that, but I think to call it fraud is pretty stupid.
 
[quote name='jcp4322']so you don't have enough for what you want on launch day? what are you 5? are you gonna cry if you don't get what you want? so being dishonest in this case is ok? you my good sir are a bitch.[/QUOTE]

I don't think most people care since in the end, especially with a store like walmart that doesn't tend to mark down video games, they'll just get someone else to buy it (I found a sealed legend of mana a few months ago for 50 bucks still, must have been there over 5 years). Most people don't see the store as losing anything. Plus, from walmarts side, it gets people into the store. That's the only reason I've ever gone into that hell hole.
 
[quote name='b0bx13']Uh no. It doesn't matter if they track it or not, its still fraud if you didn't buy it at Walmart to begin with.[/QUOTE]

no its not fraud....unless you lie to them.......but you can tell them you got whatever game at lets say Fry's or EB and you want to return it to Wal-Mart......as long as they sell it and its sealed.....its taken back and there is no shame with it......and I suppose even if you lie and they take it back then your just a pussy and not a criminal
 
[quote name='lowgear26']no its not fraud....unless you lie to them.......but you can tell them you got whatever game at lets say Fry's or EB and you want to return it to Wal-Mart......as long as they sell it and its sealed.....its taken back and there is no shame with it......and I suppose even if you lie and they take it back then your just a pussy and not a criminal[/QUOTE]

[quote name='The Dictionary']fraud
n.

1. A deception deliberately practiced in order to secure unfair or unlawful gain.
2. A piece of trickery; a trick.
[/QUOTE]

Even if it doesn't hurt the company, it's considered fraud, and you're a dick.

[quote name='ZForce915']If I went to Wal Mart and asked "can I return this here?" and they said yes...how is that fraud? I didn't tell them I didn't buy it there...

And I don't do that, but I think to call it fraud is pretty stupid.[/QUOTE]

I think to not call it fraud is pretty uninformed.


Even if the company doesn't call you on it, have you ever wondered why at some stores, its necessary to give the manager on duty a handjob for even a simple exchange?
 
[quote name='b0bx13']have you ever wondered why at some stores, its necessary to give the manager on duty a handjob for even a simple exchange?[/QUOTE]

I thought that was just standard operating procedure. Not that I've ever partaken, but oh, the stories...
 
I work in the electronics dept in Wal-Mart and all I need tp tell you is that games, music, and movies can be returned, ONLY if you have a receipt. No exceptions (unless you get an idiot at the service desk).
 
I saw someone walked in today with death by degrees and returned it for 50 bucks lol he probly got it somewhere for 15-20. It took a while has if the price is 50 or more they need a manager to overide the system.
 
[quote name='Explosion']I work in the electronics dept in Wal-Mart and all I need tp tell you is that games, music, and movies can be returned, ONLY if you have a receipt. No exceptions (unless you get an idiot at the service desk).[/QUOTE]

That varies depending on the store. Most don't give a damn, but a few do.

The most lenient return policy I've ever seen was at sears though. A friend who works there said they made it a little stricter a few months ago though. When I worked there you could return anything at any time. I had a woman bring in a childs snow suit, with receipt, that she bought 15 or 16 months ago, since there was nothing in the store policy about time limits I gave her the refund. Anything that you bought at sears, that had a receipt, could be returned for cash after any length of time. Anything could be returned without a receipt, as long as it was in the system, but you only got store credit then.
 
Walmart will take back anything without a reciept.......... They once took back a diaper genie with a dirty diaper in it when I was waiting in line.
 
[quote name='Ultimatallica0']No, I seriously wouldn't go out and buy games just to trade in like this. But I happened upon a once in a century bit of good luck and with the 360 so close and my budget in shambles this is something that I need to do.[/QUOTE]

So just to clarify, you're not asking about a game you bought at Walmart and don't like and want to exchange,

You're asking about fraud, that is, you buying a game from another location, and knowingly returning it to Walmart to gain a higher return.

Besides it being illegal, and you looking like a douchebag, you'd get store credit back on a gift card. So unless your precious Xbox 360 is on pre-order at Walmart, it's not going to help you one bit.

If you're only short $40, why not hold up a liquor store? I mean robbery is robbery.
 
[quote name='Haggar']So just to clarify, you're not asking about a game you bought at Walmart and don't like and want to exchange,

You're asking about fraud, that is, you buying a game from another location, and knowingly returning it to Walmart to gain a higher return.

Besides it being illegal, and you looking like a douchebag, you'd get store credit back on a gift card. So unless your precious Xbox 360 is on pre-order at Walmart, it's not going to help you one bit.

If you're only short $40, why not hold up a liquor store? I mean robbery is robbery.[/QUOTE]

zing!
 
they took an xbox back and gave me a giftcard. of course they opened the xbox box to verify everything. didnt matter cause everything was still in their unopened baggies. if they didnt take it back i woulda been SOL because they pretty much opened everything so I couldnt sell it as NEW. took the credit to exchange for a DS, but none in stock at the time. still have the giftcard though. and the xbox was a gift (xmas), and i was able to fix my old one so i returned the new one (sat on shelf a couple of months). as far as i know, the xbox was bought at wally world.
 
[quote name='b0bx13']Even if it doesn't hurt the company, it's considered fraud, and you're a dick.



I think to not call it fraud is pretty uninformed.


Even if the company doesn't call you on it, have you ever wondered why at some stores, its necessary to give the manager on duty a handjob for even a simple exchange?[/QUOTE]

I may be a dick but im fucking right.......If a policy and a store allows you to do it then why is it wrong......you and the other sandy vaginas out there need to use your brains
 
They allow THEIR CUSTOMERS to do it as a convenience in case they lose their receipt. Nowhere does it say: Hi please make profits by buying elsewhere and dumping your merchandise here!
It's Walmart, but damn... don't take advantage of the company being so generous. I'd love for you to buy something there, lose the receipt, and try to return it only to find out that a new policy says you must have a receipt to return it due to jackasses trying to make profits reselling rather than getting a real job to EARN money.
 
I think the thread's devolving into a flamefest, and basically, the advice is that if you didn't buy it at Walmart, don't return it there.

If you have money problems, go find a job, or a better paying job. Don't shaft Walmart because of your money issues. Or better yet, don't buy games when you can't afford it.

The only proof of their return policy is what you try to do when you take it there. If they take it back, or don't, it's up to the store.

We're done here. We don't need another one of these threads.
 
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