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For many people, their wholesale club of choice comes down to which store is closer to their home.

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Ideally, youll always be thrilled with your Sams Club or Costco purchases.

But, just in case you arent, how do the return policies at these stores stack up?

However, you may need all the original packaging and parts, as well as any warranty cards.

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There are a few restrictions to the policy.

Electronics and major appliances must be returned within 90 days.

Commercial heavy equipment and motorsports must be returned within 30 days.

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Cell phones must be returned within 14 days.

Custom-made items, tickets, gift cards and prescriptions are not refundable.

Costcos Return Policy

Like Sams Club, Costco offers members arisk-free 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Costco has less fine print than Sams Club when it comes to returns.

Some exceptions apply, similar to Sams Club.

Costco will not refund gift cards, or tickets, such asevent or airline tickets.

Gold and silver bullion and bars are not refundable.

Cigarettes and alcohol are not refundable where prohibited by law.

Finally, Costco has a 90-day return policy for electronics and major home appliances.

Conclusion

Upon reading the terms, both stores seem to havecomparable return policies.

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