It's been called the "Walmarting of America" and it drives smaller mom and pops out of business. This idea that all items can be returned at anytime is a big problem. The trouble is not created by the innocent returns but by the dishonest returns. Example, purchasing a Fiskars ruler at 60% off at a certain store and returning it to a small shop for full price. I know this is not what you did but, small shops have to set policies to protect themselves.