Week of December 18, 2023
(see last week)
Consumer World Original
We end the year with a special double-dose of downsized products demonstrating how shrinkflation continues to nibble away at our wallets. (Our next new Mouse Print* story will be published on January 1.)
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
Consumer World is pleased to present our 20th annual survey of retailers' return policies. This year, more stores have added fees if you return unwanted purchases by mail. And several big chains have shortened the window during which you can take advantage of their extended holiday return period.
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Even if you are not a Prime member for $139 a year, there are still other ways to save at Amazon like shopping at the Amazon Warehouse, Amazon Renewed (for reconditioned products), the Amazon Outlet, coupon section, and more.
Consumer Alert
The consumer in this story paid $499 for a large arcade toy at Walmart.com on a Thursday, but the next Monday, the price dropped there to $399. But, when she called to get that extra $100 back, Walmart said no. See print and video version of this story.
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