This is all true and it is even worse in many cases. Wonder what those "don't return this item to the store" notices are about? Most big box retailers have auto

This is all true and it is even worse in many cases. Wonder what those "don't return this item to the store" notices are about? Most big box retailers have automatic refund percentages and penalties built in so every returned item gets placed in the trash compactor and the manufacurer eats the cost plus a penalty. Too many returns result in escalating penalties.