Did you know there are some brands that stand behind their products for literally forever? Or that some of the items you purchase at your favorite stores can be returned even after you’ve used them?
If you didn’t, today you’re gonna learn!
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1. Return Target brands (even used) up to a year later.
- Archer Farms
- Boots & Barkley
- C9 Champion
- Cat & Jack
- Gilligan & O’Malley
- Hearth & Hand with Magnolia
- Merona
- Mossimo
- Sonia Kashuk
- Threshold
- up & up
- Xhilaration
- Yoobi
Non Target brands you purchase at are subject to the standard 90 or 120 day Target return policy.
2. You can return Amazon brands for up to a year too.
- Amazon Elements
- Amazon Basics
- Happy Belly
- Peak Velocity
- Presto
- Pinzon
- Wickedly Prime
Just like Target, you’ll want to bear in mind that this return policy doesn’t apply to all the products you buy on Amazon. There’s a separate return policy for that.
3. Return the plants you killed to Lowe’s, Home Depot and Walmart a year later.
4. REI lets you return clean, used items for up to a year.
After 365 days, you can still make a return. But only if you’re returning due to a manufacturer defect. Normal wear and tear isn’t an acceptable reason for make returns at REI after the one-year mark.
5. L.L. Bean is the same – just a little pickier.
But they’re a little pickier about how worn. If it looks like you’ve really put those boots through the ringer, you probably won’t qualify for a refund. If they’re nearing the end of their usable life, it’s a no-go.
But if it’s just light use, you should probably be okay. After one year, you can still make returns, but only for manufacturer defects – just like REI.
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6. Duluth Trading Company has stipulations on its year-long return policy.
Duluth Trading Company also has a similar return policy. You can return most items for up to a year – even if they’re used.
But there are some stipulations. If you’ve abused your purchase or defaced the labels, you won’t get the refund. If it’s been through a fire or another natural disaster, you also won’t qualify. Same thing goes for overly dirty products. If you lost a bunch of weight and nothing fits anymore, that’s on you – not Duluth.
After one year, you can still technically make returns, but only if it’s for a manufacturer’s defect.
7. Nordstrom is a little wishy-washy, but they might accept your used return.
8. Return used makeup to Sephora for 60 days.
9. Certain Craftsman products are under warranty forever.
If any of these Craftsman products fail to perform, the company will replace them:
- Hammers and demolition tools.
- Finishing tools.
- Hex keys.
- Knives and multitools.
- Nut drivers.
- Pliers.
- Ratchets and sockets.
- Screwdrivers.
- Wrenches.
- Simple Design non-electric automotive tools.
- Mechanics tool sets.
- Individual open stock tools.
To initiate your repair or replacement, you will take your Craftsman tool back to the store where you bought it. Or, you can contact Craftsman customer care, but they may end up just telling you to take it back to the store, anyways.
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10. Get your Cutco knives sharpened for free.
On top of that, you can send in your knives to be sharpened at any time. Forever. The knives last for several years without needing to be sharpened, but when they do, simply reach out to Cutco and they’ll take care of it for you.
TIP: There is a shipping fee for sharpening Double-D and straight-edged knives. This fee can range from $9-$16.
11. Osprey will replace 40-year-old backpacks.
To take advantage of the All Mighty Guarantee, you’ll first submit a request. Then, you have 120 days to actually mail your backpack out. You will have to pay for shipping.
If Osprey can’t fix your pack, they will recycle it and send you a replacement.
TIP: If you’ve got an emotional attachment to your backpack and don’t want it replaced, make sure to let the team know when you submit your initial request. They’ll tag your repair as ‘sentimental.’
12. Patagonia will repair or replace your purchase anytime.
In rare instances, you’ll have to pay for repairs if they’re due to normal wear and tear. But this really only applies to technical items, like wetsuits or waders.
13. Lululemon
The number of years for a ‘reasonable lifetime’ isn’t called out in stone. If you’re unsure if you’re in that window still, it’s worth getting in touch with them at 1-877-263-9300 to ask. You may be able to get your money back.
TIP: The Quality Promise doesn’t apply to items bought through Like New.
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14. Jansport will replace your backpack, but only under the right conditions.
- Rips.
- Tears.
- Abrasions.
- UV degradation.
- Damage caused by misuse or neglect to your pack.
But if you come across any of these problems, the warranty applies:
- Problems with the zippers.
- Poor workmanship on the seams.
- Issues with buckles.
- Defective fabric.
- Poor workmanship on overall construction.
This warranty is for the lifetime of the backpack, not your lifetime. So while it’s nice that it’s there, it’s not the easiest warranty to claim.
15. Skullcandy has a limited warranty – but it’s worth it.
If your earbuds or other Skullcandy headphones stop working properly within a year of use, simply submit a warranty claim and they’ll mail you a replacement. This year-long warranty also applies to power banks.
But other branded products like beanies, backpacks and cases? You only have 30 days to return those products if they’re not working right for you.
What are your favorite brand warranties? Have you ever successfully returned a product after you’ve loved on it for a long time? Leave your story in the comments!