If you are worried you will be black listed I think you know the answer to your question. Should you take something back that you purchased a year or more ago. NO! You are taking advantage of our wonderful store (Nordstrom) and the last thing that we want is to have them change their policies because of this issue. I feel that 6 months or less is a reasonable amount of time giving Nordstrom the opportunity to sell the merchandise to someone that will utilize it. If there is legitimately something wrong with the product, that is a different matter and you should have the option to return it for a year or more. PLEASE do not take advantage, it is just wrong!