Avoiding the post-holiday online shopping blues

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As retailers set more strict return policies, unwanted gifts can cause headaches on both sides.

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cheaper prices
by MikeURL December 23, 2005 5:42 PM PST: Part of the reason that the online stores can offer better prices is that they don't pay for returns. Personally I'm glad they don't because I do my homework and I'm very sure I want something before I buy it.

I don't want them offering free shipping on returns and then jacking up the price to cover it.; Reply to this comment

Amazon charges on VHS tape returns
by dredawgsf December 24, 2005 12:01 AM PST: VHS tapes. Is that a one-off band from the members of VHS or Beta?; Reply to this comment

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