Registered @ BBB & was told even with a gift receipt, they won't give CASH BACK!

LeahVirginia · April 2010

Very frustrated to hear from a Bed, Bath & Beyond consultant that even with a gift receipt, they will only give an exchange or in store credit.

NO CASH BACK EVEN WITH A RECEIPT! UGH!!

Any other places that you would reccommend registering at?

emarston1 · April 2010

This is actually pretty common with stores. They will only give cash back with an original receipt showing that you paid with cash. I don't see what the big deal is.

LeahVirginia · April 2010

Last July I went with one of my bm's to return some of her wedding gifts. At this time they gave her cash in hand with only a gift receipt.

Just surprised that they changed their policy....not a big deal as you stated.

abbeylynne06 · April 2010

Yep, they have changed their policy.

leeshab1982 · April 2010

Some of the girls on here have had luck with cash back and others haven't. I think it depends on the store and person you speak to when you go. I didn't ask at the store when we registered. I'm sure I could find plenty of things I "need" with the store credit lol!! And by need, I meant WANT

stebbe81 · April 2010

I got cash back last month at a BB&B in Roseville. I was surprised because I had heard they changed their policy. I don't think there are many places that will give back cash with a gift receipt. All the gift receipt does is secure the price they paid for it just in case it went on sale. Good luck.

a4traub · April 2010

I returned stuff from my shower at BBB yesterday and got cash back. We didn't have gift or the original receipts. They just pulled up our regestry.

thecatsfancy · April 2010

The policy changed last July. For those that got cash back, consider yourself VERY lucky.

boogerbearoriginal · April 2010

IMO it makes perfect sense that the person who did not purchase the gift doesn't get cash from the store.

Stores are in business of selling goods, I think what you are looking for is an ATM if you are only interested in getting cash.

Barring any odd non-registry gift or duplicates, why would you need to return an item? And even so, unless it were from a store you hated, what is the problem with selecting an item that you want instead of the item you recieved?

emarston1 · April 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_michigan-detroit_registered-bbb-told-even-gift-receipt-wont-give-cash-back?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:88Discussion:0dcc7596-261d-47b4-87df-3d548d247ea5Post:fb0ae873-aabc-464f-8908-16d10abc7dea">Re: Registered @ BBB & was told even with a gift receipt, they won't give CASH BACK!</a>:
[QUOTE]IMO it makes perfect sense that the person who did not purchase the gift doesn't get cash from the store. Stores are in business of selling goods, I think what you are looking for is an ATM if you are only interested in getting cash. Barring any odd non-registry gift or duplicates, why would you need to return an item? And even so, unless it were from a store you hated, what is the problem with selecting an item that you want instead of the item you recieved?
Posted by Booger+Bear[/QUOTE]

This is what I wanted to say earlier but couldn't think of a way to put it (it's been a long week) Thanks Erin!

mink492 · April 2010

I got cash back without any receipts (all items on our registry) in October, in Northville. But I didn't expect it. I didn't register at places with the goal of taking things back for cash.

LeahVirginia · April 2010

Maybe I am taking the following quotes out of context, but the snarkiness on here amazes me.

"I think what you are looking for is an ATM if you are only interested in getting cash"

"I didn't register at places with the goal of taking things back for cash"

Not once did I state that I was looking to take things back for cash. I thought I was being helpful by informing others that even with a gift receipt you are no longer able to get cash back. I was disgruntled with how strict BBB has become, especially after seeing my bm get a lot of cash for her returned items last summer. I was also looking for other places to register.

From hearing stories about duplicate gifts, non-registry items, etc. I think it was wise to look into return policies.

thecatsfancy · April 2010

Sorry, but don't come in here talking about snarky responses!! How are your comments in this thread any different?

<a rel="nofollow" href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_michigan-detroit_sale-wednesday-24">http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_michigan-detroit_sale-wednesday-24</a>

[QUOTE]Click on link to my bio. <strong>Yes, knottie mod--it has both wedding & non-wedding related items for sale. I really don't have time to make a separate bio for the non-wedding related items.</strong>[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE]Don't have time to do this right now...bio edit is blocked at work.
Really don't see how I am saying "screw you", just stating the facts.
Sorry my choice to post the link is not suiting you. [/QUOTE]

A blatant disregard for the rules of this board as well as being a tad bit bitchy are a big reason why you are getting snarky responses...and will probably continue to get snarky responses. Just saying...

leeshab1982 · April 2010

I think your post just came off as kind of "give me money"-ish. I know I see it like whatever your guests give you as gifts is great. If you get doubles or something like that, then it wouldn't be SO bad to return it for store credit and get something else you want instead. I'm sure you didn't mean it like that, but it just seemed like you were planning to take the gifts back and get money.

ETA: I didn't even read the thread that Taryn posted about until after I wrote this. I don't think your comments from that thread helped to keep any "snark" away.

emarston1 · April 2010

Women on this board don't forget things. If you stir up drama (whether on purpose or not) we will remember and future responses to question will be influenced by your previous behavior (ex. this post and your for sale post.)

If you want to improve the responses to your posts, I strongly suggest joining in on the conversations! Let us get to know you better and show us that this post and your For Sale post aren't really who you are.

boogerbearoriginal · April 2010

Well dear, you 'screaming' in your post "NO CASH BACK EVEN WITH A RECEIPT! UGH!!" implies that all you are looking for is to get cash for the items people purchase.

My point was if you registry at a store presumably you like the items they sell, so what is the big deal if you exchange a duplicate for another item you didn't receive.

Finally your statement "I was disgruntled with how strict BBB has become, especially after seeing my bm get a lot of cash for her returned items last summer." makes you sound like you are registering simply to get a wad of cash back.

ETA: You weren't taking my comment out of context - it was meant to be snarky.

thecatsfancy · April 2010

I agree 100% with Liz. We don't forget. If you are rude/bitchy/snarky to us, we will presumably be rude/bitchy/snarky right back. Don't call us out on it when, in reality, you started it with your For Sale post.

And OMG, Erin. I love you, really I do!!

jennifer0124 · April 2010

When I went to return at BBB in Shelby Twp they tried to give me a gift card and I said that I thought it was cash back and they had the manager override it. And I wasn't looking for cash we just got 3 bed sets!

Bethbethbethbeth · April 2010

[QUOTE] Not once did I state that I was looking to take things back for cash. I thought I was being helpful by informing others that even with a gift receipt you are no longer able to get cash back.
Posted by LeahVirginia[/QUOTE]

Don't pretend! You want cash cash cash!

hehe.

boogerbearoriginal · April 2010

Jennifer - it never hurts to ask but if you weren't looking for cash then why'd you ask? Maybe I'm feeling crabby or jaded, and I'm not saying the only reason you registered is to get money but why not take the gift card and go shopping for the things you didn't receive?

I guess if feel like if I walked into the store and needed to return duplicate gifts I wouldn't think to ask for cash if they handed me a gift card. I didn't get everything off my registry, so there's plenty of things I could find in store to buy with the card.

My issue with the OP is she came off sounding like she was entitled to receive cash back for returning something she didn't buy.

Julz629 · April 2010

::enters the party a bit late::

I think the reason you came across as if you were looking for cash was because you seemed very upset over the fact that they don't give cash back, and then you asked for another place to register.

Don't be snarky with us, we won't be snarky with you. kthxbye.

EricsHunnie · April 2010

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHA i just got home from a crappy day of working alone and this just put a big fat smile on my face

register at a bank for visa gift cards then!

summertime710 · April 2010

Not to be a b*tch or anything but...

I dont see the problem with wanting cash back. At some point you will run out of stuff you need and also if I registered at BBB and found my pot set for $50 cheaper at Kohls I may wanna return said pot set and buy it at kohls with cash I got from returning at BBB. Just saying things like that do happen. Now if she had said something like " Im registering for the most expensive stuff I can find so I can return it and make a butt load of Money" then Id be irritated. Noticing policy change and not feeling its good is something diff.

I think you ladies are great but some people arent as good in expresssing their thoughts without sounding gift grabby or snarky. I think this topic was maybe blown out of proportion due to lack of communication skills. I say this with respect and only say this because I dont think either side meant any harm by their comments. HTH

Julz629 · April 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.weddings.com/Sites/Weddings/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_michigan-detroit_registered-bbb-told-even-gift-receipt-wont-give-cash-back?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:88Discussion:0dcc7596-261d-47b4-87df-3d548d247ea5Post:103cf76e-d80a-4b93-96c5-8172a0d65d7d">Re: Registered @ BBB & was told even with a gift receipt, they won't give CASH BACK!</a>:
[QUOTE]Not to be a b*tch or anything but... I dont see the problem with wanting cash back. At some point you will run out of stuff you need and also if I registered at BBB and found my pot set for $50 cheaper at Kohls I may wanna return said pot set and buy it at kohls with cash I got from returning at BBB. Just saying things like that do happen.
Posted by summertime710[/QUOTE]

How does this make it any better? It was a gift!!! It's not like you bought it and you want to get your money back. Someone else bought it for you. So what if its cheaper elsewhere? It was something they gave you. It makes you appear as a very ungrateful gift recipient.

Is everything at BB&B the best price out there? No, definitely not. But they are a great store for weddings and registering so you have to accept that things might cost a bit more and deal with it.

I've bought presents from BB&B that I KNOW are cheaper elsewhere, but I have to buy them at BB&B because that's where the couple registered and if I buy it down the road at Kohl's, they'll probably get duplicates.

It's life. Deal with it. Say thank you and move on.

summertime710 · April 2010

More than likely you wont get everything you need or want off your registry. If I gave you a $100 gift and you found that item for $50 I wouldnt care if you took my item back, got it somewhere else and then used the $50 for another item off your registry you needed/wanted. I would think that was great that my gift gave you even more!

Many women in this post have all said they got cash for gifts, I doubt they are all ungrateful. They did it for their own reasons, having that option is all shes saying she wanted. We shouldnt judge others for whatever they choose to do with a gift we give. Once given it is up to them.

I was just saying I think she didnt mean it to come across badly and Ive been watching this board long enough to know its not snarky or rude by any account so she is misunderstanding ya'lls tone, and she came across how I doubt she meant too by her response.

leeshab1982 · April 2010

Summertime, I think you're right that her words (and others') might have been misinterpreted, but I think the reason for the harsh responses has more to do with the OP's attitude on a different thread yesterday.

I don't have a strong opinion about whether or not stores should give cash back and i also don't judge people on whether or not they return gifts for cash. I do think the OP was out of line in what she said on the for sale post. It definitely didn't sit well with many of the ladies on here, which is evident from the responses here.

JUJURERE · April 2010

Yea, FYI guess clothing stores even if you pay with cash all you get back is a gift card. So I said thats fine I just wont wont shop here anymore A$$eS

summertime710 · April 2010

O I missed the for sale post from yesturday, thanx for clearing it up

thecatsfancy · April 2010

The sale thread wasn't from yesterday...it was from February. But she definitely made a not-so-good impression on several girls...hence the snarky responses.

leeshab1982 · April 2010

Oops! I assumed it was from this week's for sale post. No wonder I didn't remember reading it when you posted it here.

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