Similar to Costco’s return policy, the return policy at Nordstrom is really liberal and quite popular. But as with any retailer’s policy, there are always questions that many shoppers have, especially since Nordstrom changed some of their policies recently. Here are the 8 most popular questions that shoppers have about the Nordstrom return policy. Some of these answers can’t be easily found on the Nordstrom website.

How Many Return Days Does Nordstrom Offer?

Unlimited.

While Nordstrom reserves the right to handle returns on a “case by case basis” they do not have a set number of return days in place.

I’ve actually heard of some shoppers return items that are well over a year old and have clearly been worn.

But be warned, if you abuse Nordstrom’s return policy to often you’ll probably end up getting banned.

See Also: Nordstrom Price Match Policy: Everything You Need to Know (and Much More)

BEWARE OF “MARKETPLACE” ITEMS RETURN POLICY

Nordstrom has recently partnered with 16 designer brands to offer their clothing through Nordstrom Marketplace. These 3rd party brands all sell via the Nordstrom website but ship items themselves. Because of this, they offer a more restrictive 90-day return policy. So be sure to notice if you’re buying from Nordstrom directly or a 3rd party designer brand. When you’re on the product page, it will tell you if the item has a 90-day return window or unlimited days. (see screenshot above)

Does Nordstrom Offer an Extended Holiday Return Policy?

Yes.

I’m a little confused why Nordstrom offers an extended holiday return when they have unlimited return days.

But…for all purchases made between 10/16/24 – 12/23/24 you have up until 1/15/25 to return.

Can You Return An Item Without Receipt?

Yes.

It definitely helps (speed wise) if you have your receipt but it IS NOT required.

If you return something without a receipt, Nordstrom will attempt to find your purchase within their computer system.

If they can’t find your purchase they’ll refund you the current price of the item in the form of a Nordstrom gift card.

See Also: All the Stores That Allow you to Return Items Without a Receipt

Can You Return Shoes or Clothing You’ve Worn?

Yes, you can.

Nordstrom does almost everything possible to keep their customers happy, this includes allowing returns on items that have been worn.

All they ask is that you treat them fairly and don’t abuse their liberal return policy.

The Wording “Case by Case Basis” Seems Bad for Shoppers…

While the policy states you can return stuff at any time, many of the folks in the comments have had their returns denied recently.

It’s safe to assume that Nordstrom management is taking a stricter stance on those returning items 1-2 years after they bought them.

They definitely are using the wording “case by case basis” to their advantage and denying returns when items are clearly worn and not in saleable condition.

What About Makeup…Can You Return It?

Yes indeed.

Both used and unopened.

If you’re not happy with it, for any reason, just bring it back in (hopefully with the receipt) and get a full refund.

What If The Item Has No Tag?

Not a problem, bring it in for a refund.

Heck, you can even return it if the item doesn’t have a tag and it’s been worn.

How Do You Return Online Purchases?

You have two options.

You can either mail them back with the enclosed return label or bring them back to your nearest Nordstrom location.

If you don’t have a Nordstrom account or are missing your order information, you can click here and print out a blank return form.

The best part? Return shipping is FREE.

Can You Return “Special Occasion” Dresses Without Tags?

No way Jose.

Because of recent abuse of Nordstrom’s return policy, “Special Occasion” dresses now come with a tag that reads “if this tag is removed the garment cannot be returned”.

After all, nobody wants to pay big bucks to wear a beautiful dress that’s already been worn once, or multiple times.

See Also: Macy’s Return Policy: We Untangle ALL the Confusion

Can You Get a Cash Refund at Nordstrom?

As of January 2017, you can only get a cash refund if the purchase was made in cash.

All other refunds will be given in either store credit, or put back on the credit card you originally used to make the purchase.

Nordstrom is cracking down on shoppers who abused their return policy, especially those whose store account shows more in returns than actual purchases.

Nordstrom Return Policy “Nitty Gritty” Stuff:

1. Be Prepared to Show your I.D.

When returning anything without a receipt they will ask you for your I.D. and enter your info into their system.

This is how the keep track of those who abuse their return policy.

2. Nordstrom Rack has Different Policy

If you make a purchase from their “Outlet”, known as “The Rack”, be aware that they have a less lenient return policy.

Namely, they only give you 30 days to make a return and you better have your receipt with you.

Also, they will NOT take back items that have been worn.

3. You’ll Catch More Flies with Honey than Vinegar

Make sure you’re polite and conversational when making a return at Nordstrom, especially when returning used items without a receipt.

Employees are much more likely to help you if you are. It’s simple human nature.

Ask the Reader: Have you ever returned anything to Nordstrom and was it an easy process?

By Kyle James

Photo credit to Phillip Pessar.

Arby’s is clearly one of the most underrated fast food stops in the United States. You won’t find greasy burgers within, only quality roasted meats which they turn into delicious sandwiches. The Arby’s secret menu takes it one step further and allows you to order even more delicious creations. Here’s how their secret menu currently breaks down. Let me know if I’m missing anything so I can go try it for myself (and add it to this article too).

Bacon Beef ‘N Cheddar

Order this off the secret menu and they’ll take the classic Beef ‘n Cheddar and add a couple strips of thick-cut pepper bacon.

Every once in a while you’ll see this sandwich pop-up on their regular menu too.

Super Roast Beef

Not sure what makes this sandwich so “super”.

It’s simply oven-roasted roast beef, lettuce, tomatoes, topped with their kinda spicy Red Ranch sauce.

All sandwiched between a tasty sesame seed bun.

See Also: Check out the Five Guys Secret Menu and Find Your Next Fav Burger

Meat Mountain

If you’re a meat lover, you will love the “Meat Mountain” sandwich off the secret menu.

This bad-boy is stacked with chicken tenders, roast turkey, ham, then some Swiss cheese.

After the Swiss cheese is added it gets even better when you add brisket, Angus steak, corned beef, cheddar cheese, MORE roast beef, then 3 half-strips of pepper bacon for good measure.

Impressive to say the least.

The Meat Mountain will surely give you your protein needs for an entire week, and calorie count too I’m guessing.

PRO TIP: ORDER THE MEAT MOUNTAIN “DENALI-STYLE”

Back in 2017, things got really whacky when someone added Arby’s Alaskan Pollock to the Meat Mountain. It’s basically like adding a filet of fish to the already daunting pile of meat. It was labelled the Meat Mountain “Denali Style” and it took off with some social media publicity and the rest is history. Apparently the fish is added for NO EXTRA charge, so hey, why not?

Ultimate BLT

As a BLT lover, the Ultimate BLT looks really good to me.

Comes with Arby’s thick cut pepper bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

The bread they’ll use is their “honey wheat” which is quite tasty and healthy.

French Dip Maximus

If you love the French Dip sandwich at Arby’s, you’ll really love the the “Max” version.

Order it and you’ll get their French Dip with twice the amount of roast beef.

REMEMBER THE “BIG MONTANA”?

Back in the early 2000’s, Arby’s rolled out the Big Montana sandwich and these days it’s buried on their secret menu. To get it, you need to order a half-pound roast beef sandwich and ADD cheese, lettuce, tomato, Arby’s sauce, and a toasted bun.

Junior Deluxe

If you suffer from a lighter appetite the Jr. Deluxe might be for you.

Think of it like a Whopper Jr. at Burger King.

They’ll take a smallish sesame seed bun, pile on some thinly sliced roast beef and add lettuce, tomato, and of course some mayo.

Update: Sadly, I’ve been told this little guy doesn’t exist anymore at corporate franchises.

Roasted Ham and Swiss

Not sure why this one isn’t on Arby’s regular menu.

It’s created with toasted honey wheat bread, oven roasted ham, lettuce, tomato, red onions, Swiss cheese, mayo and spicy brown honey mustard.

It makes for a tasty sandwich for those not craving their roast beef.

See Also: Order From the Shake Shack Secret Menu and Spice Up Your Next Meal

Roast Beef and Swiss

This is the same sandwich as the Roast Ham and Swiss above, minus the ham, add the roast beef.

PRO TIP: TRY THE BROWN SUGAR BACON BLT

This sandwich comes back to the regular menu from time to time, but it will usually require you to tell the employee how to throw it together. To make the magic happen you’ll want to start with a toasted King Hawaiian bun then add regular bacon, brown sugar bacon, leaf lettuce, tomatoes, and some mayo. Trust me…this one is absolutely delicious.

Roast Turkey ‘n Cheddar

If you’re looking for something healthier than the Beef ‘n Cheddar consider the Turkey ‘n Cheddar.

You’ll get all the same roasted goodness but with less calories and fat.

Double Stacked Reuben

Any secret menu item that includes the words “double” or “stacked” is gonna be tasty, guaranteed.

The Double Stacked Reuben is no exception.

This sucka comes with twice the corned beef as the normal Reuben. Then they’ll add sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, all sandwiched between toasted marble rye bread.

Turkey Reuben

A healthier version to Arby’s Reuben is the turkey alternative.

You’ll still get the same sauerkraut and thousand island dressing, served on toasted rye bread, but they’ll substitute roasted turkey instead of pastrami.

Ask the Reader: Have you ever tried anything on Arby’s secret menu? If so, was it a good or bad decision?

By Kyle James

Photo credit to Mike Mozart.

The next time you’re tempted to throw away your receipt as you walk out of the store, or when you get home and unpack your groceries, STOP and remember this article. By throwing away that receipt you’re basically throwing away free money. No joke. Here are the easy ways to make money off your receipts, and the best part is they take very little time or effort. Hope these help you as much as they help me.

1. First, Get Cashback with the iBotta App

The first thing you should do with your receipt is to scan it with the iBotta app and collect a bunch of instant rebates on your grocery shopping.

The cool thing about iBotta is many of their rebates are available on generic items like bread, milk, and eggs. Plus, it doesn’t matter what store you shop at.

From Walmart, Target, Kroger, to any Ma and Pa store in your town, you can score money back by instantly scanning in your receipt.

They give you 7 days from date of purchase to get your receipt scanned into the app. (full review)

2. Then Use Fetch and Get Cashback

The Fetch app is a must-download as it allows you to earn cashback anywhere you shop.

You can then redeem your cashback for gift cards or cold, hard cash.

All you have to do is take a pic of your receipt via the app and collect a cashback percentage on those purchases.

Use it conjunction with the other apps listed above and double-dip (or triple dip) your savings.

Click Here to download the app and then be sure to enter referral code RATHER to score an instant 1,000 sign-up bonus points.

Check out our full Review HERE.

3. Next, Hit Up the Receipt Hog App

With the Receipt Hog app, shoppers earn points (known as “coins”) just by snapping photos of your receipts, turning everyday purchases into extra cash or gift cards without spending any extra effort.

The app not only rewards you for purchases, but also offers insights into your spending patterns, helping you make smarter shopping decisions along the way.

Unlike most rewards programs, Receipt Hog doesn’t limit you to specific stores, so you can upload receipts from virtually anywhere and start earning right away.

The coolest thing is they let you take money out of your account via PayPal so it’s essentially free cash.

4. Then Snap Your Receipt with Receipt Jar

With Receipt Jar, you can finally tell those old receipts to pull their weight and earn you some extra cash or gift cards, instead of just crumpling up in your bag.

Simply use Receipt Jar to snap your receipts and earn rewards that you can turn into gift cards to all your favorite stores.

With Receipt Jar, you not only get rewarded but can also monitor your shopping patterns, helping you keep tabs on where your money goes each month.

The app also lets you submit receipts from virtually any store, so you can earn rewards no matter where you shop.

5. Finally, Check the Bottom for a Coupon or Survey

Have you ever noticed how long some store receipt are?

The next time you notice this, look at the receipt a little closer. Typically the bottom will have a coupon or discount on it for the next time you shop at that particular retailer.

Some of the stores famous for this include CVS Pharmacy, Michaels, Joann Fabrics, Famous Footwear, Rite-Aid, Safeway, and Walgreens.

Also, some stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s have a phone survey on the receipt that will score you a great coupon for future use.

Ask the Reader: How long do you typically keep your receipt before you throw it out? Hopefully this article will make you think twice before crumpling it up.

By Kyle James