When I just returned my Ergo Largo Hobo, I returned it to the store at which I purchased, Macy's. M's has a 180 return policy. I restuffed, rewrapped the bag and took it back. The bag showed no signs of use (I didn't like and couldn't settle with the Natural color...I really want the Vintage), though I had used it. I told them that. Tags were present and attached.
Nordstrom, I believe, still has the policy that you can take back whatever, whenever.
Most boutique stores, be they Coach, Dooney, LV,
Gucci, etc. have very limited return windows, approx 7 to 14 days. Some say no returns unless defective.
That's part of the reason that I choose to wait, most times, before I make a purchase, because I'm hella impulsive. I would wind up with a stockpile of bags (and other crap) if I bought on impulse alone.
When I first bought my Looping GM from LV at the Shoppes at Ceasar's (in Vegas), I had been "studying" for months and testing my desire for the item.
I will admit that I even bought a Foouis Vuitton
, just so I could wear it and see if I like the overall feel of a bag in that shape, that strap style. I didn't want a $1K impulse buy that I'd regret. I also really don't like the buy-return merry-go-round.
(which is why I never should have gotten the Natural Ergo when I KNEW I wanted Vintage. I wanted instant gratification though and they didn't have the Vintage.
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It may seem to be a time waster, but study the bag: go to the store, try it on, mull it over, visit it, if necessary. Make sure you really want (and can/will really use) the bag before you buy. It'll be a money saver, too!