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feelgood · 12-26-2005, 03:50 PM

For those of you who work/worked in the retail industry, I got some question for yall.

My mom had sent me 3 season worth of tv show in dvd that I already have (Apparently, she's not reading my xmas list). I would send it back but knowing her, the chances of her sending something else back is pretty slim, especially if she has the original receipt. So, my question is this: Can I just simply take it to a local HMV, Futureshop, Bestbuy or whatever other place that sells the same thing and get it exchanged? Even though, I don't have the receipt?

I would head to one of the shop and ask but I ain't gonna waste an hour worth of driving only to find out that I can't.

Grasshopper Green · 12-26-2005, 04:26 PM

As long as it is still in the original packaging, I would say yes. Most places are really good about exchanging stuff as long as it isn't opened. Don't expect any money back though.

Rodney · 12-26-2005, 07:12 PM

Ask her if she can send on the original receipt _to you._

As for heading to the shop in person -- you could just call first. And next year, maybe Mom would be better off sending gift cards.

Randomfunk · 12-26-2005, 07:20 PM

I have, in the few times I've had too, been ok in exchanging stuff I havnt had the reciept for at HMV. As Long as its still sealed they've always just been cool given me something to either the same value, or if its more paying the difference, and if its less giving me the change in vouchers. So should be OK getting it exchanged.

xepherys · 12-26-2005, 10:58 PM

Nearly all retail stores will take an exchange without a receipt on an unopened product that they normally stock. That last part is the kicker. Most electronics manufacturers (computers are the worst, FYI) have multiple model numbers and will send Bestbuy an HX-101 and Circuit Shitty will get an HY-101. They'll look exactly the same but have different UPCs and model numbers and the one won't take the other's product. Just check out that part first and you should be good.

12-26-2005, 03:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
feelgood Free Mars! Location: I dunno, there's white people around me saying "eh" all the time	Exchange Question For those of you who work/worked in the retail industry, I got some question for yall. My mom had sent me 3 season worth of tv show in dvd that I already have (Apparently, she's not reading my xmas list). I would send it back but knowing her, the chances of her sending something else back is pretty slim, especially if she has the original receipt. So, my question is this: Can I just simply take it to a local HMV, Futureshop, Bestbuy or whatever other place that sells the same thing and get it exchanged? Even though, I don't have the receipt? I would head to one of the shop and ask but I ain't gonna waste an hour worth of driving only to find out that I can't. __________________ Looking out the window, that's an act of war. Staring at my shoes, that's an act of war. Committing an act of war? Oh you better believe that's an act of war

12-26-2005, 04:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	As long as it is still in the original packaging, I would say yes. Most places are really good about exchanging stuff as long as it isn't opened. Don't expect any money back though. __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

12-26-2005, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	Ask her if she can send on the original receipt _to you._ As for heading to the shop in person -- you could just call first. And next year, maybe Mom would be better off sending gift cards.

12-26-2005, 07:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Randomfunk Upright	I have, in the few times I've had too, been ok in exchanging stuff I havnt had the reciept for at HMV. As Long as its still sealed they've always just been cool given me something to either the same value, or if its more paying the difference, and if its less giving me the change in vouchers. So should be OK getting it exchanged.

12-26-2005, 10:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	Nearly all retail stores will take an exchange without a receipt on an unopened product that they normally stock. That last part is the kicker. Most electronics manufacturers (computers are the worst, FYI) have multiple model numbers and will send Bestbuy an HX-101 and Circuit Shitty will get an HY-101. They'll look exactly the same but have different UPCs and model numbers and the one won't take the other's product. Just check out that part first and you should be good.