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  1. #1
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    Default Consider Return Fraud

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: In General

    When you keep about 1 out of 7 (15%) items you purchased due to varioud reasons. Say 99% of the returns have receipts and 95% of the items are brand new/not opened/with tags/etc though it's perfectly ok if the items were worn/used. The store has 100% lifetime satisfaction guaranteed.

    I did have very few returns without receipts (about 1%). These were typically priced $5-$20 where sometimes I don't bother to guard the receipts w/ as much care.

    Bottom line is I like to buy them and try out at home instead of at the store. Sometimes, I like to buy items just b/c I'm an impulsive buyer. I buy them for other friends/family.

    I'm wondering if this constitutes return fraud for excessive returns WITH receipts & NEW condition in box/w/ tags, etc? They were generally purchased during sales where I feverishly and excessively loaded them up (gifts of friends, family, etc.) and rationalized that you could always return them later?

    I generally return them w/i reasonable amount of time w/i 14-30 days and in NEW condition though store's policy is no time limit as long as you have receipts or if you're not 100% satisfied despite after using them or they got broken/damaged/etc.

    In fact, the store's selling point is 100% satisfaction guaranteed for life -- anything wrong just bring it back (w/ receipt). Say you get a watch and crapped out on you (not due to battery) bring it back and get a new one or get refunded for the price you purchased.

    Please share your opinions if I'm doing anything wrong here. I think I'm doing everything legal here, but are there other legal ramifications I should be aware of? In the mean time, I'm cutting down on my shopping addiction -- I told myself to only purchase half of what I picked out at the store. Thank you in advance.

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    Default Re: Consider Return Fraud

    Laws are different in each state. If you want somebody to research the laws of every state for you, I suggest you break out your checkbook and hire somebody to do that.

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    Default Re: Consider Return Fraud

    Returning items that you purchased in that store with a receipt in perfect condition is not illegal no matter how many times you do it. If you're truly excessive with the returns, the store may tell you that they won't accept future returns from you (or even ban you outright), but it's not actually a crime.

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    Default Re: Consider Return Fraud

    I'd say to start trying things on in the store. That way if you don't like it, you know right then. And you're not returning something that has been worn.

    You have to realize also it is a burden on the store. You're wasting their time, their resources....

    You may also consider counseling for your impulsive shopping issue.

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