Returning groceries is a hassle.

Is it really worth it for just a few dollars?

Some stores and brands will give you double your money back if you don’t like something.

Sometimes it’s anything in a department, like meat and produce atSam’s Club.

Grocery stores likeGiant Eaglewill let you return a store-brand item for double the money back.

Kroger lets youexchange it for a national brand.

Aldi gives you arefund and replaces the product.

If the store won’t take back the product, write the manufacturer.

Shop Smart gives the example ofProcter & Gamble, but check with any brand’s contact page.

The brand might give you a refund and a coupon to try the product.

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