Restocking fees associated with returning auto parts can seriously erode any refunds you're looking for, which makes it critical to shop carefully.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — "Many retailers extend their return windows around the holidays. Most offer 60 days. If you have a store card, you might have more time like 100 days. COSTCO doesn't have a time ...

For a brief moment there, it seemed like free shipping and returns had become the norm, to the point where a lot of the smaller online shops were doing it to stay competitive. That may be over. Even ...