A store’s return policy can seem like a simple safety net. If a product does not work out, you can just bring it back for a refund. However, in recent years, retailers have been quietly adding several secret rules and restrictions to their policies. These new rules are designed to make returns more difficult and less rewarding for the consumer. They can wreck your budget by trapping your money in store credit or by charging you unexpected fees. Here are nine of these new return policy secrets.
