Can Kohls dept store charge a 5% 'return tax' on items returned past 30 days?

[Deja Q]

I've never heard of such a tax, but that's what it's called on the receipt...

[northzax]

1. usually called a 'restocking fee' or something

but yes, they can set their own return policies, whatever they want them to be, as long as they tell you about them.

[hippiechick]

2. I guess, 'cause now it's not "new merch" and if re-shelved

... probably only qualifies as "clearance" instead of being considered "in-season" (ie, full price).

Hey, take it easy on Herb - he needs to make a buck, too. :eyes:

[Deja Q]

4. I merely asked a simple question.

I apologize for apparently sounding so angry and hostile. NOWHERE in my post did I start an anti-Kohls tirade and I am getting sick and tired of being attacked by everybody around here for no reason. :eyes:

Having said that, what you said re: clearance vs in-season is accurate. But I will say, the clothes I returned were new, stickers and labels and all. (They will not take returns on any worn clothing.)


On edit: Clarification
On edit 2: Addendum on the first edit to point out why I originally edited it. Some people think if a post is edited (a generalization, not about me personally) it means something was added - not corrected or clarified.

[Droopy]

8. I don't think she meant to get under your skin

As for me, I'd rather see you post a hostile attack on Kohls. That is far more entertaining. :)

[hippiechick]

9. Jebus, take a pill already!

:eyes:

[Serial Mom]

11. just a little FYI

Herb hasn't owned or been involved in the Dept Stores since investors bought it in 1986.
It's been a public company 1992.

[hippiechick]

13. Does nobody on this site recognize SARCASM anymore?

:wtf:

[LostinVA]

14. I do -- I understood what you were saying

And was, "WTF?" at the responses you received.

[hippiechick]

19. Thanks!

That makes 2 of us :toast:

[Serial Mom]

20. My response was just what it said - a little FYI

it had nothing to do with understanding your sarcasm.

Thanks for your kindness.

[AlCzervik]

3. on the receipt for the return? I have a receipt for Kohl's and there is nothing

on there about a 5% restocking fee.

[triguy46]

5. Yep.

retailers can define their return terms. A return is not required, but rather a courtesy, though a pretty much universal one.

[ClassWarfare2008]

6. I think some retailers actually get away with 15%

If you can make a case for the merchandise being defective, you might be able to get out of it. But then they would probably exchange, rather than refund.

[northzax]

18. circuit city gets up to 25% "restocking'

ridiculous.

[MonkeyFunk]

7. Yes they can

but it's often negotiable if you bitch enough.

They're out of line calling it a "tax", though. That implies the government makes them collect it, which is untrue.

[Dr. Strange]

10. Yes they can, however...

they cannot demand that you submit to a cavity search.

Trust me on this...

[ghostsofgiants]

16. Wait, wait...

They CAN'T do a cavity search? Boy is my face red.

[Dr. Strange]

17. I hear ya...

I found this out, uh, from a friend of mine...

:evilgrin:

[Deep13]

12. Yes, though calling it a tax is a bit misleading.

It is not going to the state.

There is no right to return something after one buys it unless the item is defective. Most retailers allow it anyway, but there is no legal requirement that they do so. Consequently, there is nothing to prevent a retailer from charging a fee to accept a returned item.

[madinmaryland]

15. Its not a tax. Most often refered to as a "restocking fee"

Covers their cost to get it back into their inventory.

In many industries, it can be as high as 15-30%, depending on how well the item is selling.