Walmart won't return anything

[Phosphorous]

My friend has been having alot of trouble returning anything at walmart without a receipt. First it was disposable razor blades they refused then flea ointment for cats. The last thing my friend tried was hearing aid batteries. My friend is now stuck with all this stuff and will have to sell it online.

Is my friends appearance why i'm being denied returns or perhaps all of the items are high theft items. Any one have any advice? Maybe my friend needs to think outside the box with the items he tries to return.

[ace]

Maybe your friends id is banned? Try returning some expensive bed comforters

[Phosphorous]

I don't think the ID is the issue because my friend has never returned anything. He may have to try the comforters you mentioned but I think he may have an issue getting such a large item.

[sgaltair]

Originally Posted by Phosphorous

My friend has been having alot of trouble returning anything at walmart without a receipt. First it was disposable razor blades they refused then flea ointment for cats. The last thing my friend tried was hearing aid batteries. My friend is now stuck with all this stuff and will have to sell it online.

Is my friends appearance why i'm being denied returns or perhaps all of the items are high theft items. Any one have any advice? Maybe my friend needs to think outside the box with the items he tries to return.

I'm not trying to bust your balls or anything man but the whole "swim/my friend" thing really doesn't offer any protection. But even if it did, inconsistencies like that really punch a hole in your little security blanket.

Originally Posted by http://www.walmart.com/cp/Returns-Policy/538459

Walmart's No Receipt policy applies to items returned in a store only. You have the option of a cash refund (for purchases under $25), a Gift Card for the amount of the purchase (for purchases over $25) or an even exchange for the product. We also follow any manufacturer's warranties. You can make up to three No Receipt returns within a 45 day period.

I don't know if any of that would effect you, but that is wally worlds return policy regarding no receipt returns.

Otherwise I imagine it's possible they're just refusing you because know what you're up to. (or rather they suspect, because I imagine if they had any proof they'd be taking action against you) I don't know if age/appearence would be a factor here. Though I'd be willing to bet it would help to look mature and somewhat well dressed. i.e. don't dress like a young rebellious kid, dress the socially acceptable "norm".

If anything outside of company policy is effecting your success though, it's prolly more to do with your mannerisms/attitude/confidence/body language/spoken language, or a (and this is very likely) a combination thereof. Basically make sure everything about you says what you're doing is 110% legit. You have to seem as though you are simply making a routine return, the only hiccup being that you've lost your receipt. Make sure you come up with a reason why you are making this return. For example: the hearing aid batteries were for your grandmother, but you got the wrong type. You would gladly exchange them for the correct ones, but your mother went out and bought them so they're no longer needed.

One last important thing is your demeanor. Be polite and respectful. Speak clearly using a good vocabulary, and smile. While using a good, educated sounding vocabulary is important, don't go so far with it that you cannot do it comfortably. If it sounds forced and unnatural then they are going to think you're trying to pull something. Don't use words you don't know, and last but not least don't go so far with the "proper, educated manner of speaking" that you sound condescending. That's never a good way to get someone to trust you.

I hope some of this helps. A lot of it applies to many different things in life. Any time you're dealing with authority (read: cops) it helps to be respectful, eloquent and polite, no matter how much you may hate LE or how much trouble you are/could be in. I've avoided several searches (that would have resulted in a felony drug charge, or several!) by simply being civil and respectful. It's pretty impressive how a good attitude and the proper behavior can often balance out the suspicion typically garnered by being a 20 year old guy with long unruly hair, long baggy studded shorts and a lip ring.

I do apologize for the long ass rambling post. It's 7:40 am and I haven't slept yet, mostly due to shooting lots of oxycodone and dilaudid (after having to deal with/barely keep myself out of withdrawals for several weeks.) and a little (30 mg with 0 tolerance) adderall (iv'd as well). Long story short I'm very tired, a little wired, and a little high.

tl;dr: be respectful and courteous. Look and sound legit and educated. Have a good reason for returning your item. Also, read the return policy I posted above, particularly the bit about a maximum of 3 "no receipt returns" in a 45 day period.

Good luck!
-altair-

[Phosphorous]

Thank you for the advice. I really think it is a lot my appearance though. I am very intelligent and well spoken. I always dress professional but I am a heroin addict and have track marks and have a tendency to pick at my face. I often have other people attempt the returns for me and it sounds like a lot of cashiers start to accept the return then the computer beeps and flags something.

I asked an employee if there was a list of what cannot be returned and she said its a new policy and its not written down, if that might be why i'm having trouble.

[sgaltair]

I asked an employee if there was a list of what cannot be returned and she said its a new policy and its not written down, if that might be why i'm having trouble.

Well if it's not written down then it makes it very difficult to assess what the problem may be.

Anyway, good luck. I hope you figure it out. But most importantly, be careful. A little money from a return scam isn't worth legal trouble if you get caught. Now I'm not saying don't do it, I'm saying don't get caught.

[reject]

Originally Posted by sgaltair

I hope some of this helps. A lot of it applies to many different things in life. Any time you're dealing with authority (read: cops) it helps to be respectful, eloquent and polite, no matter how much you may hate LE or how much trouble you are/could be in. I've avoided several searches (that would have resulted in a felony drug charge, or several!) by simply being civil and respectful. It's pretty impressive how a good attitude and the proper behavior can often balance out the suspicion typically garnered by being a 20 year old guy with long unruly hair, long baggy studded shorts and a lip ring.

True dat.

[FrY]

Don't pick your face or shoot heroin in the return line.

[skygear]

those are high theft items and most places WONT do recieptless returns on them ever. You need to look at other things... Fishing stuff is interesting, and expensive. Some of the rolls of fishing line are +$20 each. Most of them are sourced tagged in the box, yet the boxes are easily opened.

HI muffins...

[Phosphorous]

Originally Posted by skygear

those are high theft items and most places WONT do recieptless returns on them ever. You need to look at other things... Fishing stuff is interesting, and expensive. Some of the rolls of fishing line are +$20 each. Most of them are sourced tagged in the box, yet the boxes are easily opened.

HI muffins...

The fishing stuff excellent advice might have to check it out thanks for the tip.

[skygear]

Wandering around shopping for things in the store is a great way to get pricing on different things. Some cleaning products, and hair care products aren't cheap also.

Next time MOM goes to the store, tag along and actually pay attention. All the prices for items are on the shelves. If your with a legitimate shopper, then opening things looking, smelling, inspecting and putting things back is less suspicious.

Theres no discount on red bull anymore right? Well, aren't those things expensive? especially in the +4 packs?

[SBTlauien]

WalMart use to take those rechargeable energizer barriers($9+) but stopped. They won't take personal hygiene items.

If a person actually gets off the computer, goes to a store, walks up and down the aisles looking at items and prices, opens up the item to see if they are source tagged...then a person can find many items that can be lifted and returned...not rocket science.

[hughjannis]

Apparently, the store managers at each store sets the guidelines. Just need to figure out which ones are the most lenient. Their policy states on their website that if the item is under $25 they'll give you cash instead of a gift card, but they never honor that.

I find it hilarious that we know their policy better than they do.

[MrWiggles]

Stop being a fucking junkie stealing bs items and get a job.. You think it's worth it to get locked up over some 10 dollar razors, just so you can stick a needle in your arm? Get real faggot.

[Kaiju]

Originally Posted by Phosphorous

Is my friends appearance why i'm being denied returns or perhaps all of the items are high theft items. Any one have any advice?

There are a lot of items that Walmart won't let you return unless you have a receipt. In addition to some of the high theft items that you already mentioned, anything that is considered a one-user item (for example, breastmilk pumps or some of the personal care items in the pharmacy) can't be returned without a receipt and can't be returned if they've been opened or if the package's seals have been tampered with in any way.

Things like clothing and housewares (for example, expensive bedding sets, expensive curtain sets, etc.) are much easier to return.

[88+6]

Necrobumping, stahp >.<

[Malice]

Lulzy the first time I saw it, lulzy again.

Really, disposable razor blades, flea ointment for cats, and hearing aid batteries.

[justlearnin]

Once I bought a sippy cup for my baby and the customer srvice bitch wouldnt let me exchange it without my id, then gave me 47 cents for the difference. Wasted my damn return.