The return policy at Walgreens is actually pretty darn lenient in my opinion. While there are quite a few policy exceptions, and a couple return oddities, overall it’s solid. But like any return policy, there are questions that arise that you won’t find answers to on the retailer’s website. Thus the idea for this article was born. Here are the answers to all your burning Walgreens return questions.

How Many Return Days Does Walgreens Allow?

30 days.

You can return or exchange items to ANY Walgreens for up to 30 days after purchase.

Bring in your receipt and have the item in the original packaging for a quick & easy return.

What If I Lost My Receipt?

Not all hope is lost.

Without the original receipt you’ll get store credit for the lowest advertised price of the item in the past 60 days.

Be prepared to show a valid photo ID as they use the information to track your returns and can decline your return if they think you’re abusing their policy.

Store credit will be in the form a W Card which is essentially a Walgreens gift card.

See Also: CVS Return Policy: 10 Things You Gotta Know

Does Walgreens Now Require You to Show I.D.?

Yes and No.

Via several comments from Walgreens employees, I’ve been told they’ve changed their policy in recent months due to return policy fraud.

If your return is over $20 they’ll ask for your I.D., if it’s under $20 they won’t.

The employee actually said the best way to avoid this is to return 1 item at a time if making multiple returns that total over $20.

Obviously this is not possible in all situations, but worth noting if you’re not comfortable showing your drivers license.

Do Items Need to Be Unopened?

No.

You can return items that have opened, even if you lost the original box or packaging.

Just make sure it’s within 30 days and you have your receipt.

Can I Return Gifts Without a Receipt?

If you were given a gift from Walgreens and the giver didn’t include a receipt you CAN still return it.

Just bring it back in and explain the situation.

You’ll be given store credit via a gift card for the lowest price of the item in the past 60 days.

Are There Any Exceptions to the 30 Days?

Yes, there are several return policy exceptions to be aware of.

– Gift Cards, Pre-Paid Cards, Phone Cards: These cannot be returned or exchanged.

– Pharmacy Items: By law, Walgreens cannot accept returns on prescription drugs UNLESS they made an error. Call them at 1-877-250-5823 and explain the error.

– Contact Lenses: They will accept contact lens returns ONLY if they sent the wrong lenses, the lenses are damaged or defective, or if you ordered an incorrect prescription.

– Birchbox BYOB (Build Your Own Box): These are non-returnable.

– Sexual Wellness Products: These cannot be returned.

– Seasonal Products: While usually non-returnable, it is often left up to the discretion of the store manager.

– Tobacco & Alcohol Products: Varies from store to store but for the most part these products must be UNOPENED and can only be exchanged for like items.

What About Returning Stuff I Bought Online?

You can either return items by mailing them back or taking them to ANY Walgreens location.

The same 30-day policy exists for online purchases as it does for in-store purchases.

To print your return label visit this page and follow the instructions.

The best part is that Walgreens pays the return shipping charges. I verified this with Walgreens personally.

See Also: Target Return Policy: Brilliant Hacks to Make It Work For You

Can I Return Photos to Walgreens?

YES.

Walgreens has a 100% satisfaction guaranteed policy so if you’re not happy with your digital photos or photo prints simply bring them back for a FULL refund.

Can I Return Electronics to Walgreens?

According to the Walgreens website, “Returns for electronics are handled at the discretion of the store manager, usually in the form of a Walgreens gift card.”

They must have had some trouble with fraudulent returns when it comes to their very limited supply of electronics products.

Can Walgreens Look Up My Receipt?

They cannot look up your in-store purchases.

But you can look up your online purchase and print out a copy of your receipt.

Just visit your account page at Walgreens.com, hover over Your Account and select Product Orders.

Next, click on the order number of the receipt that you would like to print out.

Ask the Reader: What has been your experience with the Walgreens return policy?

Happy returns.

By Kyle James

Photo credit to Mike Mozart.

I’ll admit it, I’m a bit of an Apple fan boy. Not so much that I’ll stand in line for the newest iPhone, but enough that I own an iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. I love the simplicity of their devices but yet they have a bunch of cool “insider hacks” that aren’t included in their instruction manuals. So today I wanted to break down 8 of my favorite Apple TV hacks and tricks that will make the slick streaming device even more useful. Let’s get to it…

1. Learn to Quickly Switch Between Apps

It’s a little more cumbersome to switch between open apps on the Apple TV compared to your iPhone.

But a neat little trick to quickly switch between apps is to double tap the TV button on the Apple TV remote.

This will show you all of your open apps.

You can then move your finger on the touchpad from right to left and tap the pad to go to that specific app.

You can also swipe up to close out the highlighted app.

2. Organize the Home Screen With Folders

Your Apple TV home screen will undoubtedly get cluttered with apps.

But you can remedy this situation by creating folders just like you would on your iPhone.

Highlight an app then hold down the touchpad until the app icon starts shaking.

Next move the app over another app, that you want in the same folder, and press the touchpad button and a new folder will be created.

If the folder already exists you just move the app you want to add over the folder and press the touch pad button.

See Also: The 14 Apple Watch Hacks That All Newbies Need to Know

3. Hard Time Hearing? Try This Cool Hack

The next time you’re watching a loud action movie (or any show for that matter), but can’t hear the dialogue, just hold the microphone (Siri) button on the remote and say “What did he/she say?”.

The program will automatically rewind 10 seconds and closed captioning will come on temporarily so you can read what is being said.

This is easily the one Apple TV hack that I use the most.

4. Easily Manage Your Subscriptions

This one hit close to home because I recently discovered I was paying $5/month for ESPN+ because I forgot to cancel my subscription.

To make sure you’re not paying for any subscriptions that you don’t use, go to Settings, Users and Account, (Your Name) Account, Subscriptions.

It’ll show all of your current and expired subscriptions so you will never get charged for something you don’t use.

5. Login to Your TV Provider Only ONE Time

If you’re like me, you have TV provider subscriptions to apps like ESPN, CBS, ABC, FOX, and Fox News.

Instead of manually typing in your login credentials to each app individually, do it JUST ONCE in your Apple TV.

To make it happen go to Settings, Users and Accounts, TV Provider.

Once you login you’ll never have to log into individual apps EVER again. Major time saver.

See Also: 11 Smartphone Hacks That’ll Change Your Life

6. Control the Screensaver

My kids love the constantly updated moving video and pictures on the Apple TV screensaver.

But did you know you can really have some fun with it and learn the location of the footage?

Once the screensaver is activated, you can do a gentle touch of the touchpad to bring up a description of whatever you’re looking at.

Then as the drone footage moves, the description is also updated which is REALLY cool.

If you want to move to the next image you can gently swipe to the right on the touchpad and you’ll move to the next video capture.

Also, to instantly access the screensaver, from the home screen, simply tap the Menu button twice and the screensaver will come on.

7. Use Bluetooth To Your Advantage

Did you know you can pair your wireless headphones or AirPods to your Apple TV?

This is a great feature if you’re watching late at night or want to watch in silence.

Just go to Settings, Remotes and Devices, Bluetooth.

Have your device in pairing mode and it will show up under My Devices. Click on your device and it will get paired immediately.

8. Know Exactly When to Charge the Remote

One of my favorite things about owning an Apple TV is the fact that the remote in chargeable.

No longer do you have to deal with dying AAA batteries that make the remote only work part of the time.

To find out the battery percentage on your remote, you simply visit Setting, then Remotes and Devices.

Then click on Remote and it will tell you the battery level so you’ll know when to charge it.

Ask the Reader: What cool Apple TV hacks did I miss? Let me know in the comments below.

By Kyle James

There’s only one good reason why I look forward to getting old….senior discounts. Did you know that some stores offer a senior discount only on specific days of the week? True enough. So I set out to find all the stores that offered this type of discount and was pleasantly surprised to find close to a dozen. From grocery stores to big box retailers, this list has you covered. I hope this list helps you shop on the right day and save some money.

Monday

– Beall’s Outlet

Sign-up for the Monday Club card and score 15% off your entire purchase every Monday if you’re 50 or older.

Tuesday

– AMC Theaters

Select AMC locations offer Tuesday Senior Days which will get you discounted movie admission if you’re 60 or older.

– Belk

If you’re 60+, shop on a Tuesday and get 15% off shoes/home décor and 20% off everything else.

– Goodwill

Most Goodwill locations offer a senior discount (55+) of 25% off every Tuesday.

– PetSmart

If you’re 65+, get your dog groomed at PetSmart on a Tuesday and save 10%.

– Ross Dress for Less

Sign-up for the free Every Tuesday Club at Ross and save 10% off your order if you’re 55 or older.

Visit the customer service desk the next time you visit Ross and they’ll get you signed up quickly.

– Walgreens

If you’re 55 or older, be sure to shop at Walgreens on the 1st Tuesday of every month.

You’ll get 20% off regular priced merchandise and 10% off vitamins and health supplements.

To get the discount you’ll need an AARP card or Walgreen Balance Rewards card.

See Also: 70+ Restaurants and Retail Stores That Offer Seniors a Discount

Wednesday

– Kohl’s

If you’re 60 or older, be sure to shop at Kohl’s on a Wednesday and you’ll score an extra 15% off your purchase.

This discount is good ONLY in-store and excludes online purchases.

– Kroger

Most Kroger locations offer a 5% discount on Wednesdays for those aged 55 or older.

– Rite Aid

If you’re 65+, shop in-store at Rite Aid on the FIRST Wednesday of every month and get 10% off.

– Safeway

Many Safeway grocery locations offer a 10% discount on the 1st Wednesday of every month.

The age to receive the senior discount also varies by store but is typically 50 or 55 years of age.

– Uno Pizzeria & Grill

If you’re 55+, Uno will happily give you 25% off on Wednesdays when you sign-up for the Dual Nickel Club.

Thursday

– Harris Teeter

If you’re 60 or older, buy all your groceries at Harris Teeter on a Thursday and save 5% off your ENTIRE bill.

This discount does not apply to tobacco, prescriptions, or alcohol products.

Friday

None that I’m aware of.

Let me know in the comments if you’re aware of any “Friday senior discounts”.

Discounts That Vary by Location:

– Dress Barn

Dress Barn locations typically offer a 10% discount on Tuesdays or Wednesdays to those 55+. Ask about it at your local Dress Barn.

– TJ Maxx

TJ Maxx stores in Florida offer a 10% discount to seniors aged 55+ only on Mondays.

Other stores do the same, be sure to ask at your local TJ Maxx to see if they have an “unofficial” senior discount.

– Walmart

Many Walmart locations offer a senior discount on specific days of the week so be sure to ask an employee at your local store.

The discount is typically 8%-10% and good for shoppers over 55 years of age.

Ask the Reader: What “day specific” senior discounts did I miss? Let me know in the comments below and I’ll investigate.

By Kyle James

Photo credit to auntjojo.