Every retail store has a return policy, but CVS’s is more complicated than most. Their policy varies from product to product and from region to region. In this article, we will go over the basics of their CVS return policy and some tips for using it successfully.
CVS Return Policy
CVS’s return policy is pretty straightforward for most items. If you were to purchase, say, an eyeliner pencil that costs $15 and did not use it at all, then getting your money back would be easy enough. You go up to the cash register with no receipt or any other proof of purchase (you could show them that there are still full shadows in this particular palette if necessary).
The clerk will look up the item on their computer system just like they might when someone purchases something using a coupon or gift card. They may ask you why you want the refund since other stores have different policies, but ultimately they should give it to you as long as certain conditions are met:
i) It has never been opened
ii) The cashier should not be able to tell that it has been used
iii) You are within the store’s return policy window, which is usually about a month or so.
What To Do?
If you return an item within this period, the store should not charge a restocking fee, and they will give you back all of your money even if it was discounted for some reason. If the product has been opened, then there might be a small restocking fee, but regardless, returning items to CVS can sometimes yield surprisingly good results.
Customers also have another option when returning products; at The Krazy Coupon Lady website, she discusses how customers can quickly get refunds on clearance items (or anything else). All one needs to do is purchase something like Crest White Strips with their Wellness+ card, go up to customer service afterward and ask them to price match coupons found on coupons.com, then go back to the same store again with their receipt and return the item they just purchased for a full refund since it was cheaper elsewhere.
As you can see, this is especially useful when CVS has items on clearance in one area but not another, so always check your local circulars before shopping at CVS!
Return Period
As we mentioned earlier, most stores have a return policy of about 30 days or so. This applies to most items that are not clearance ones, but for special Clearance Deals at CVS, the store’s policies vary since their main goal is getting rid of old stock as quickly as possible!
Clearance Deals, which can be found on two separate pages (the first page has stuff from both brick-and-mortar locations and online while the second pertains only to physical stores), usually last between three weeks and four months depending upon the location how popular they are with local customers. These deals usually come in once per month during certain times of the year, such as Black Friday/Christmas time or back-to-school season, etc.; this helps keep customers on their toes and encourages them to shop more frequently.
When Can A Item Not Be Returned?
If, for instance, you have opened a new ornaments container of gumball machine candy, then there might not be any return policy on this product since the store had to purchase these items from another supplier in bulk. However, if it is just one piece that was broken off by accident while opening up something else, then CVS would usually allow its customers to return such an item as long as they could provide proof that they purchased it (such as their receipt) and explain why.
If the customer service representative feels like they can trust your explanation enough, the chances are good that you will get your money back no matter how big or small the damaged area may appear!
FAQs
What To Do With Items After Return Periods Have Passed?
If after 30 days, however, CVS does not accept returns anymore, perhaps because something might be tampered with or an item does not work as it should, then the store will usually give you back your money, but they cannot refund you in cash; instead, they can deposit this amount into a CVS gift card and let you use that at their stores.
How To Return Items Without A Receipt?
If, however, all of the above methods fail, then shoppers still have another option: returning products without receipts. All someone needs to do here is look over the product’s description on the store website or, perhaps better yet, at its box. If you can find out what type of model it is (e.g., an Acer laptop), then CVS should be able to tell you how much money was spent on purchasing this item in particular and offer a refund for that amount instead!
What if an item does not work correctly after returning it?
In this case, CVS might decide to give you a replacement item of the same type or refund your money again instead. In either situation, though, make sure that you explain to customer service why they made their decision before walking away with anything!
Conclusion
Thus we learnt CVS Return Policy. Knowing how to use these policies well will ensure that returns are hassle-free while maximizing your savings by ensuring that you get refunds whenever possible. If you have any questions about what specific products are eligible for returns or anything else related, please leave them down in the comments section below! Thanks for reading our blog post today.
