ReturnPolicies

You love Grandma, but you're not feeling that floral jumpsuit she gave you. And that gift card from Omaha Steaks won't quite work: Auntie forgot you're a vegetarian. Here are a few tips to help you ditch this season's gifting goofs.

Before you click "buy" at any e-commerce site this holiday season, be sure to surf on over to the return policy page. If your giftees aren't giddy about your presents, they certainly won't be happy if they have to shell out to return or exchange them. Here are some policies from noteworthy sellers.

Beware naughty shoppers. Getting away with "wardrobing"- -- buying that special dress for the Christmas party and taking it back to the store after one wear -- could get tougher this year. A survey released by the National Retail Foundation today says retailers expect such returns to be down 18%...

According to a recent report by ConsumerWorld.org, a thorough and terrific consumer advocacy web site, the rules on returning gifts are getting a little more lenient. Eleven percent of stores are loosening their policies.On the other hand, the rules are getting stricter, too. ConsumerWorld -- which...