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PSA - How to view all of your outstanding amazon returns for the past two months

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I thought I would share this link for checking your outstanding Amazon returns as they keep burying it deeper and deeper for some reason. This is useful if you have several returns and want to check their status quickly. Otherwise, you need to go through each order one by one, and that can be a pain, if you have many orders.

Enjoy!

https://www.amazon.com/spr/return...eturns_ref
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Andrew025
07-16-2022 at 06:49 AM.
07-16-2022 at 06:49 AM.
Weird how so many people seem to have issues with returns. I return a few things almost every month for years and have never had an issue. It's always 0 issues and I never have to contact customer service.
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Whydoyoucaresomuch
07-16-2022 at 09:10 AM.
07-16-2022 at 09:10 AM.
Personally, it's been horrible for the last few years. Actually it has made me almost quit buying anything from them. I use to drop anywhere from a couple hundred to a grand month. Now they are lucky to have me spend 50 dollars over a 3 month period.
Between sending used products that was packaged to look new. Too sending me a watch that was a best buy return that had someone's used watch boxed up and sealed with best buy clearance label. Needless to say I ended up having to pay for something that I shouldn't been sent in the first place.
It's On Them.
Glad to see it's not only me that's are extremely disappointed with them. I don't feel sorry when I hear they aren't making a profit. 🤣
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LA_Art_Collector
07-16-2022 at 01:44 PM.
07-16-2022 at 01:44 PM.
Quote from pinmagic :
Not true. Most items are shipped by Amazon, Even if it's a marketplace seller. That means Amazon spends a lot of time and money packing and shipping your product, And then processing your return. There's still a large cost to them.
Do you think AMZ provides this service, ie. fulfillment, for free? No they don't. They charge the sellers for this service.

So again, AMZ doesn't lose money from the return. The sellers do.
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TjC4244
07-17-2022 at 06:15 AM.
07-17-2022 at 06:15 AM.
Quote from ten80 :
Because it is abuse.

Lamo dude shut up. Go fight for a worthy cause.
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Dtran2009
07-17-2022 at 06:51 AM.
07-17-2022 at 06:51 AM.
Quote from ctbear :
Anyone else have returns with UPS numbers that aren't trackable and sit pending in your account for weeks even after they've been dropped off at UPS? Status: waiting for receipt of item before refund....they seem to be stuck at Amazon sorting

If you have a wholes food near you, you can drop it off there. No need to box/wrap it back up and refund is basically instantly.
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ToolDeals
07-17-2022 at 01:08 PM.
07-17-2022 at 01:08 PM.
Quote from ctbear :
Anyone else have returns with UPS numbers that aren't trackable and sit pending in your account for weeks even after they've been dropped off at UPS? Status: waiting for receipt of item before refund....they seem to be stuck at Amazon sorting
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Never seen a UPS number that was not trackable once in the system. When you drop off at UPS, always get a receipt, because once a receipt is printed, it is in the system. When UPS picks up at home, ask them to scan it in while you wait. I get notice on my phone in seconds and know it is now in the system. And always include the paperwork inside the return box that includes the original order number and return authorization.

Personally, Amazon has given me credit before they ever received the returned package, but tracking always shows it was shipped.

Amazon may give you credit for an item that does not show tracking, but they will call it an exception. They can just as easily deny the return. The proof is on you...
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soliusthesun
07-17-2022 at 01:16 PM.
07-17-2022 at 01:16 PM.
Quote from CalmKite9663 :
You have to return a lot, and I mean an unhealthy amount a lot, to get banned. It's really hard to do.

Yeah to get banned maybe but I only returned an item 4 times because I kept getting duds and I got an email from some dept telling me to stop it.
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07-17-2022 at 01:35 PM.
07-17-2022 at 01:35 PM.
Quote from Abstracted :
Do you think AMZ provides this service, ie. fulfillment, for free? No they don't. They charge the sellers for this service.

So again, AMZ doesn't lose money from the return. The sellers do.
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Not when Amazon is the seller and the shipper... which and unless Amazon is at least the shipper, is mostly what I buy for far less problems than from third party 'foreign' sellers that also ship their sales.
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Nevertheless, I have never lost a dime.... just some time. If you have a claim/return (besides try on clothing), present it well in the return form with photos. I almost always open packages right where delivery left them after taking a photo or three of any possible damages on exterior. Sometimes, and like Walmart, Home Depot, etc., no return is even required for a full credit.

And be nice... customer service did not cause the problem, but they are the gatekeeper to getting what you want.

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Quote from Dtran2009 :
If you have a wholes food near you, you can drop it off there. No need to box/wrap it back up and refund is basically instantly.
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That was interesting... Wondering if there are other drop off locations where you don't have to package items? I am rural and typically opt for pickup, but nice to know there are options.
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07-17-2022 at 01:45 PM.
07-17-2022 at 01:45 PM.
Quote from soliusthesun :
Yeah to get banned maybe but I only returned an item 4 times because I kept getting duds and I got an email from some dept telling me to stop it.
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Yea, four times and about to do a fifth for the same item was getting excessive. After the second return and certainly the third, that was a clue that whatever would not work for you and a waste of time and shipping costs. Anyway, now you know.
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RelaxedMice9954
07-17-2022 at 04:01 PM.
07-17-2022 at 04:01 PM.
Quote from ten80 :
Because it is abuse.

Glad someone is finally sticking up for union-busting trillion $ companies . 😆
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sadface
07-17-2022 at 04:17 PM.
07-17-2022 at 04:17 PM.
Quote from ctbear :
Anyone else have returns with UPS numbers that aren't trackable and sit pending in your account for weeks even after they've been dropped off at UPS? Status: waiting for receipt of item before refund....they seem to be stuck at Amazon sorting

I've been billed again for returns that made it to the return center. It's easy to fix via chat bc the tracking info would've been proof that the return was delivered.
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Forerunner343
07-17-2022 at 09:12 PM.
07-17-2022 at 09:12 PM.
Quote from ctbear :
Anyone else have returns with UPS numbers that aren't trackable and sit pending in your account for weeks even after they've been dropped off at UPS? Status: waiting for receipt of item before refund....they seem to be stuck at Amazon sorting

This will happen with electronics and high demand items. They have up to 2 weeks after delivery to process the refund. If they haven't processed after 2 weeks, chat customer service and they will say "looks like we lost track of it" and they will process your refund.
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DylanSmith_018
07-18-2022 at 10:47 AM.
07-18-2022 at 10:47 AM.
Quote from QueensGambit :
This link takes me to my orders.

On mobile it does. Have to use desktop site.
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hughmunguz
07-18-2022 at 11:07 AM.
07-18-2022 at 11:07 AM.
I once returned $800 worth of opened pc parts. And have made a lot of returns before and after that. No issues…. I'm a prime member. Also to the commenters that are upset and claim abusing the system. Who gives an actual fark about Amazon?? Screw them they don't give a fark about you.
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LA_Art_Collector
07-18-2022 at 12:32 PM.
07-18-2022 at 12:32 PM.
Quote from ToolDeals :
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Not when Amazon is the seller and the shipper... which and unless Amazon is at least the shipper, is mostly what I buy for far less problems than from third party 'foreign' sellers that also ship their sales.
If the seller is a company other than Amazon, and Amazon is the shipper, the seller is using "FBA", AKA Fulfilled By Amazon.

FBA sellers account for most things sold on Amazon.

FBA fees are charged to the seller by Amazon even if the item is returned. And disposal fees are added to that, if the item isn't resalable. And, to add insult to injury, if a seller has too many returns, their "account health" can suffer which can lead to eventual suspension.

Bottomline for buyers: Return your items packaged and unused like they were received, to save the seller at least a little bit of money.
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