So smile, and . . . If you've got something to take back, better do it right away. Try to see this from the retailer's point of view. They can only keep so many items in stock, and chances are the gift you are returning, or seeking to exchange for a similar one, may soon be moving off their shelves to make way for newer items. They may already be out of it.
Many stores limit returns to two to four weeks after the holidays.
After all, the point of those post-holiday sales is to clear inventory, so they won't last long. Act quickly, while they've got them in stock. Keep The Packaging Be aware that return policies are often much tighter for consumer electronics. Stores have tightened returns in this area because of rampant consumer abuse. Believe it or not, many people buy expensive electronics fully intending to use them for a short period, then return them for a refund.