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Tips to make returns easier. >> i think sweaters are dangerous. i mean, i dont know this for sure, but my anecdotal research is the biggest returns are sweaters. >> what about slacks? >> very difficult. how do you know someones waist? none of those unless you really know the person. returns during the holiday can seem daunting. others have very strict rules that can make returning things frustrating or impossible. heres what you need to know before heading back to the mall. do not open the box. ...

>> no. >> no trousers or sweaters unless you really know them. if you buy them a sweater, you probably dont know them. some have strict rules that make it frustrating or impossible. heres what you need to know. do not open the box. smile and thank grandma and do not open the box, dont remove the packaging on any gift you dont want, especially for electronics. this is important. you risk a restocking fee if the packaging isnt intact and missing with tags youre stug with it. keep the gift receipts...

Higher. markets reopen today after closing christmas. stocks on pace for their worst december since the great depression. the dow is now down 15.6% this month. the s&p 500 down a little bit more than that. the nasdaq down 16.7%. everything negative on the year. and the s&p 500 is now near a bear market. its the thought that counts, of course, but what if you really dont want another reindeer sweater with jingle bells? according to the national retail federation, 17% of consumers will go to ret...

Bear market. its the thought that counts, of course. what if you dont want another reindeer sweater with jingle bells and little flashing lights? according to the national retail federation, 17% of consumers plan to hit the stores to return or exchange unwanted gifts. some retailers have a no-questions-asked policy. others have a strict rule that makes returning purchase frustrating or impossible. what can you do to make returns easier? dont open the box. dont remove the packaging. if its a gift...

And make room for the spring merchandise you can go in and negotiate down with those prices. >> you say i dont want to pay that, i want to pay 10. be nice about it, i refuse to pay $20. >> definitely be nice. this sale price is $20, can you give it to me for 15 or 10? beware of restocking fees. jillian: lets say you go to an electronic store like best buy and get an electronic you dont like and they charge you a restocking fee of 20% of the original price. if you are trying to return it you paid...

Two birds with one stone by regifting that hideous gift your aunt just gave us? cnn chief business correspondent christine romans is here. where are you on regifting? >> i think regift something fine, just make sure you regift it to somebody who the first person doesnt find out. >> take the card out also. i know from experience, you need to take the card out. >> its the thought that counts of course, but, look, i dont want that reindeer sweater with jingle bells, right, so some retailers have a ...

We know a thing or two because weve seen a thing or two. ♪ we are farmers. bum-pa-dum, bum-bum-bum-bum ♪ ♪ ♪ okay. time for cnn business. they say its better to give than receive, but why not kill two birds with one stone by regifting that hideous gift your aunt just gave you. cnn chief business correspondent christine romans is here. where are you on regifting? >> just make sure you regift it that the first person doesnt find out. >> take the card. i know from experience you need to t...

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Your money, and free shipping day is tomorrow, but with record online sales this year, will your packages arrive on time? heres gio benitez. >> reporter: tonight, the clock is ticking on those last minute deals. kicking off at midnight, free shipping friday. more than 900 retailers guaranteeing delivery by christmas eve for free. some with surprise deals. looking for the deals, looking for the free shipping? >> exactly. we love that. >> reporter: with a record 2 billion holiday packages in the m...