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Kohl's Exchange Policy

Posted Thu April 1, 2010 11:18 am, by Len P. written to Kohl's Department Stores

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I purchased an inexpensive Timex watch nearly two years ago from Kohls. It stopped running and a new battery didn't fix it. I decided to return it to Timex for service and while reading the Timex returns and warranty information I found that the retailer may have prepaid return mailers for repair services. I went to Kohls to get a mailer and was told they had none, but, if I could bring in the watch, my Kohls card and maybe the SKU, they would see what could be done. I returned the next day with the information. The salesperson required assistance from a manager and after some computer searching they decided to replace the watch with a current model. The replacement was nearly identical but a few dollars more than the older watch. I offered to pay the difference but they declined the offer and made an even exchange.

I defy any retailer to beat that service!

The entire experience was amazing and made me a more frequent Kohl's buyer. I often read of issues with customer returns and sometimes feel the customer is in error to expect too much, has a bad attitude or makes unrealistic demands. Being honest and reasonable, treating the salesperson with respect rather than an enemy, will in most cases resolve the problem. Warranties are usually product policy and store policy can be different.

If the store offers a return policy, say 30 days they can require you to go back to the manufacturer for service after that period. If they offer any additional service beyond that it is customer service, a good will gesture, free to you, and you should appreciate it rather than act like it is an entitlement!


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by Daniela E. Posted Tue April 20, 2010 @ 12:36 AM

I wish there was a "like" button.

Yay for Kohls!

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by R.E.D Posted Mon April 12, 2010 @ 10:33 PM

You are the customer that every retail worker hopes and prays for!
Thank you, on behalf of all of us, for being such an awesome
customer... you are the reason we like our jobs!

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by dulynoted (aka duttycalls) Posted Sat April 10, 2010 @ 3:20 PM

Kohl's is excellent with their customer service - especially on
returns/exchanges. They want to keep you happy and coming back.

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by J E. Posted Mon April 5, 2010 @ 6:43 PM

I don't shop much but I do shop at Kohls (Target is my other store)
because it still has a friendly atmosphere. The customers do seem more
relaxed there. Maybe it is the exchange policy that instills
confidence in the store that I am noticing.

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Re: Kohl's Exchange Policy by Just Simply Bella Sera Sat April 3, 2010 @ 7:56 AM


OMG by RedheadwGlasses Sat April 3, 2010 @ 9:51 AM


Why? by SiotehCat Sat April 3, 2010 @ 12:10 PM


Actually, she did know how old they were. by Just Simply Bella Sera Sat April 3, 2010 @ 8:19 PM

by RedheadwGlasses Posted Sun April 4, 2010 @ 10:24 AM

That she even ASKED shows her degree of low class. She wanted the
money.

Tacky tacky tacky.

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by Michelle O. Posted Sun April 4, 2010 @ 1:56 PM

I think I would have donated them - at least something that her mom
had taken the time to pick out would get some use and benefit someone.
Plus, it just would have been nice.

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Same here, MIchelle by RedheadwGlasses Sun April 4, 2010 @ 3:03 PM

by SiotehCat Posted Sun April 4, 2010 @ 7:16 PM

I'm sorry, but how do you know she didn't donate the money? Or that
she actually NEEDED the money. And how do you know that she didnt use
that money to pay for her mothers bills or funeral?

You are making a lot of interesting assumptions based on very little
information.

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even if she did need the money by Michelle O. Mon April 5, 2010 @ 12:14 AM


o.o by SiotehCat Mon April 5, 2010 @ 6:25 AM

no kidding by Michelle O. Mon April 5, 2010 @ 8:37 AM


This is one of the few times I disagree with you. by Just Simply Bella Sera Tue April 6, 2010 @ 7:26 AM

Kohls by Michelle O. Tue April 6, 2010 @ 8:18 AM


??? by RedheadwGlasses Mon April 5, 2010 @ 1:01 PM


o.o by SiotehCat Mon April 5, 2010 @ 4:07 PM

by Chadg Posted Mon April 5, 2010 @ 4:50 PM


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There are some by Batman Mon April 5, 2010 @ 5:51 PM


But how many people really do what this woman did? by Just Simply Bella Sera Tue April 6, 2010 @ 7:14 AM

Thankfully Not by Batman Mon April 19, 2010 @ 1:50 PM

by Donno Posted Fri April 2, 2010 @ 10:57 PM

I have used their returns department, and those people were totally
accommodating and friendly.

Now the customer service elsewhere in the store, on my visits, pretty
much sucked.

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by Nate. Posted Fri April 2, 2010 @ 8:50 AM

I recently heard a radio commercial for Kohls about how they pretty
much have a return policy that they will take back anything at any
time.

It was talking about how there is no time limit, no receipt necessary,
the item can be used or worn, etc. As long as you are unsatisfied,
they will do something for you. The commercial then proceeded to poke
fun at a policy where items must be brought back with a receipt within
90 days and everything must be pristine with the tags attached.


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Awesome by RedheadwGlasses Fri April 2, 2010 @ 5:20 PM


I've heard that commercial - I might have to take them up on it! by ams1001 Sun April 11, 2010 @ 10:21 AM

Kohl's Return/Exchange Policy by ilikeit Wed April 4, 2012 @ 4:00 PM
by franese Posted Thu April 1, 2010 @ 1:15 PM

I'm not a Kohl's fan (nothing to do with service, just my personal
opinion) but this is a great letter!

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by RedheadwGlasses Posted Thu April 1, 2010 @ 12:39 PM

I love Kohl's!

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by NathanG Posted Thu April 1, 2010 @ 11:56 AM

Love it when a store goes above and beyond.

If I had to guess its because Timex has a lifetime warranty and they
can return it for a refund. So it was nice that they took the time to
do that and give you a new watch for free.

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by Bill R. Posted Thu April 1, 2010 @ 11:28 AM

Len P.,
Excellent letter.
BillR.

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