Photocopy receipts

[kamu]

Anyone know if stores like sears or walmart accept refunds with photocopy receipts instead of the original?

[trixR4kids]

sears list on their site:
Include proof of purchase (original bill of sale)

http://www.sears.ca/gp/node/n/16397221/105-6984987-4947651?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core

im sure walmart assumes the same.

[Frankie3s]

I think it would raise suspicion in a lot of stores if they see a photocopied receipt. They might think that you've used the original in a rebate or had purchased a photocopy of one. Still better than no receipt at all and probably a 50/50 chance that it would work.

[HowEver]

When stores start printing receipts on non-thermal paper that doesn't fade after 4 minutes, then they can b1tch about photocopies of receipts.

[Cheap Cat]

When stores start printing receipts on non-thermal paper that doesn't fade after 4 minutes, then they can b1tch about photocopies of receipts.

Agreed. I photocopy important receipts. But if you expect them to take copies, then you should probably provide the faded out original as proof.

[jerryhung]

I did once return a PS3 to Wal-Mart with photocopy receipt (I lost the original on the photocopier I believe, forgot to take it out)

They eventually did it, but only because
- PS3 was brand new, sealed in original box, never opened (they opened it regardless to ensure inside is new)
- I returned within 30 days
- I returned to the same store I bought from (which supposedly they can pull the info from the receipt #??)

[HoleyMoley]

When stores start printing receipts on non-thermal paper that doesn't fade after 4 minutes, then they can b1tch about photocopies of receipts.

I've always suspected they did that on purpose (and also with their store credit notes), just to discourage you from trying to return merchandise thinking you don't have a valid legible receipt.

[rfdrfd]

Agreed. I photocopy important receipts. But if you expect them to take copies, then you should probably provide the faded out original as proof.

+1

[coolspot]

I staple my original receipt to a photocopy :D