Is it illegal to wear something then return it?

The short answer is – yes, it is possible. So, here is the law, and how to stay out of trouble. The practice of buying clothing, wearing it once or twice and returning it to the store is called “wardrobing” and it costs stores almost $10 billion dollars a year.

What is the meaning of wardrobing?

Wardrobing is a form of return fraud where an item is purchased, used, and then returned it to the store for a refund. It is most often done with expensive clothing – hence the name – but the practice is also common with tools, electronics, and even computers.

Can you wear clothes and return them?

No. Generally stores sell clothing; they don’t rent it. If you want to wear something different each time, find a rental company or else donate clothes after you’ve worn them once and then go buy something else.

Is it immoral for a company to allow you to return stuff?

No. It isn’t immoral at all. The company that has the policy of allowing people to return stuff is probably not full of stupid persons. They know that some fraction of customers is going to do exactly as you suggest. Some will even steal stuff. THe company has already taken into account all of this and more.

Do You cost your customers money when you return something?

You are costing them money so a customer service person can process your return. You are costing them money if you insist that they pay for the return shipping. You are costing them money for someone to process that return once it arrives. You are costing them the price of the item if they can’t resell it again.

Why do I have to pay for return shipping?

You are costing them money for the shipping label for that item. You are costing them money so a customer service person can process your return. You are costing them money if you insist that they pay for the return shipping. You are costing them money for someone to process that return once it arrives.