Dumbbells are one of the most essential items that you need for your home gym. They’re simple to use, super versatile, offer a lot of variety when it comes to working out, and most importantly, they’re easy to purchase and are accessible in almost all retail stores including Walmart. And when it comes to these types of equipment, choosing good quality ones could be the only difference between having a good or a bad workout and it’s hard to tell which one is best especially if you’re ordering them online. That’s why in some cases, the dumbbells that you purchase may be defective, broken, or unsatisfying in terms of quality. With that being said, can you return dumbbells to Walmart?
Walmart is well-known for its easy return policy and it’s not that different even for dumbbells or weights in general. If the date of your dumbbell purchase is less than 90 days and it’s in good condition then you have the choice to return it to any Walmart store or ship it back to them.
In this article, we’ll talk about the return policy of Walmart when it comes to dumbbells, how you can return them, and the conditions that they need to meet in order to be returned.
Walmart’s Dumbbell Return Policy
It’s pretty common to think that dumbbells will be treated differently compared to other items sold by Walmart since they’re heavy and not like the typical items that get returned. However, Walmart is pretty generous when it comes to its return policies. And you’ll be surprised to know that dumbbells are just the same as any other item. As long as you have an order number or a receipt of your purchase and you’re not exceeding 90 days from your initial purchase and the dumbbells are in the same conditions as when you first got them, you are free to return them to any Walmart store of your choice and most of the times, you’ll get a full refund from them.
How Can You Return Dumbbells to Walmart?
Before considering returning your dumbbells, as I mentioned earlier, always make sure to have your order number or the receipt of your purchase with you. They may seem useless at first, but they’re essential for cases like this and you should always keep them until you’re satisfied with your item to avoid any issues in terms of return. In case you don’t have them, you can always go to walmart.com to check your order history of the dumbbells.
Now that you have everything ready, you have two choices:
- Return the dumbbells by hand to your nearest Walmart store
- Ship it back to Walmart
Return Them to the Store
In order to return your dumbbell to a Walmart store, bring your receipt or order number with you. In case you don’t have any of them, just provide them with your ID since Walmart has a full database of every purchase.
They’ll probably ask you whether or not the dumbbells are in good condition to check if they qualify for the return. Just explain to them that your return is honest and that the dumbbells were defective or that you weren’t satisfied with their quality. In this case, Walmart’s front desk will happily accept your item and will process your return. You will then be fully refunded by the same method of payment that you used for your purchase.
Keep in mind that Walmart has the full authority to decline your return for whatever reason they see fit but that rarely happens.
Return Them By Shipping
Returning the dumbbell using shipping is a little bit more complicated but it’s the same process overall. You first need to go to walmart.com and log in using your own credentials.
After that, check your order history and select the item you wish to return which are the dumbbells in this case. As soon as you initiate the return, a shipping label will be automatically generated for you and that can be printed.
Pack the dumbbells and be careful with them especially if they’re heavy and drop them off at your nearest FedEx or USPS.
Now you’ll just have to wait for your item to be shipped back to them. As soon as that happens, they’ll follow the same procedure of checking whether or not the item is in good condition. If it passes, you’ll receive a full refund of the same method of payment that you used during the initial purchase. If it doesn’t pass, in this case, the item will be shipped back to you.
The Conditions That Qualify For a Walmart Return
In order for the dumbbells to qualify for the return, it needs to meet certain conditions:
- If the dumbbells were damaged by you, then they won’t qualify for a return. However, if they were already damaged before you even use them, you can easily return them to Walmart since it’s their fault.
- If the date of purchase of the dumbbells exceeds 90 days, then they don’t qualify for a return. Walmart is pretty strict when it comes to the date of purchase.
- If you don’t have an order number or a purchase receipt and if Walmart can’t find your purchase history on their database, then the dumbbells won’t qualify for a return.
- If any return doesn’t follow Walmart’s return policy, it won’t qualify.
What Happens If I Don’t Have the Same Payment Method?
As you may have noticed, I heavily emphasized the fact that Walmart will refund you using the same payment method that you used during the initial purchase and they’re pretty strict about it.
- If you paid using a credit or debit card, but then it got eventually lost. Walmart will probably refund you using one of their gift cards.
- If you purchased the dumbbells using a gift card in the first place, then the refund will be added to it.
- In case you don’t have an order number or a receipt, Walmart will probably offer you a gift card as a return instead.
Conclusion:
As a Walmart customer, you have the right to return any item that you purchase which includes even dumbbells as long as you meet their defined conditions. Before purchasing any item from any store, always make sure to read their return policy beforehand to avoid any issues and to know what information you need to keep track of.