On the morning of Friday, November 8, I visited the store to return a pair of boots. The cashier requested my phone number and email, but I asked to skip this part. She informed me that the return could not be processed without providing this information. I explained that I had both the receipt and the product, so I didn’t see the need to provide further details. She insisted it was store policy, until her coworker intervened and confirmed that it was actually possible to skip this step. Both apologized, and I then explained that I was returning the boots because they were a gift (I had the original receipt) and there were no other options in the store.
The cashier completed the return, handed me a receipt, and informed me that the funds had been refunded to the original payment method. I reminded her that the boots were a gift, and I do not own the account or card used. When I asked if she could cancel the return, she said no. I asked what I should do now, as I was left with neither the product nor the refund. She advised me to contact the person who gifted the boots and suggested that they should have provided a gift receipt.
This was unlike any other return experience I’ve had, as cashiers typically confirm if it’s acceptable to return funds to the original card. What if the card had been lost or canceled? Would they still automatically process the return without consulting the customer? I ended up leaving the store very disappointed. Overall, it was a poor experience with customer service, and I don’t plan on returning.
2 years ago