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Refunded Return Shipping Costs (8 Per Year, $45 Max Each, Activation Required) @ PayPal

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Refunded Return Shipping Costs (8 Per Year, $45 Max Each, Activation Required) @ PayPal
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tightarse on 29/06/2022 - 16:13 paypal.com (7652 clicks)
Last edited 27/09/2022 - 09:34 by 1 other user

Reposting this for those unaware of this pretty good perk by PayPal (with credit to nocure and others for previous posts). Stay safe, and enjoy :)

(1) Activate Refunded Returns. You’ll be eligible for a refund on return shipping costs from your next PayPal purchase.
(2) If you return an eligible purchase, log in to your PayPal account to find the original transaction.
(3) Submit a request with proof of return within 30 days of return and 150 days of purchase. Receive your refund, usually within 5 business days.

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  • JSONBourne on 29/06/2022 - 16:15
    +2

    Do you have to reactivate this if you have before?

    • Mr Frodo on 29/06/2022 - 16:42
      +1

      Not if you have already activated it before.

      • furyou on 29/06/2022 - 20:13

        every year right?

    • jv on 29/06/2022 - 16:21
      +3

      why create another one?

      Increases deal post count…

      • nocure on 29/06/2022 - 16:27
        +18

        why create another one?

        Increases comment post count…

        • Dreamcast on 29/06/2022 - 16:31
          +2

          Haha :D

        • I Smell Pennies on 29/06/2022 - 16:33
          +4

          why create another one?

          Increases badge count…

        • jv on 29/06/2022 - 16:37
          -1

          Increases comment post count…

          How?

          • Mr Frodo on 29/06/2022 - 16:43
            +4

            @jv: Like this! With this comment jv

    • rompastompa on 29/06/2022 - 16:27
      +6

      Duplicate exceptions:

      The original deal is older than one month, and was expired or sold out between then and now.
      The original deal is active but older than 6 months.
      The duplicate gains an excessive amount of positive votes (100+) and the original deal was posted and had become active more than 24 hours ago.
      The item is not in the title of the original deal. Moderator discretion can apply if the post is seen as excessive.

      I've expired the one >6 months old as per duplicate guidelines.

    • ronnknee on 29/06/2022 - 16:28
      +6

      If you have OzBargain Platinum membership, you get $0.50 credit for every upvote.

      • kl2999 on 29/06/2022 - 16:35
        +1

        incoming down vote.

        • ronnknee on 29/06/2022 - 19:56
          +1

          You get even more for negs. Why else do you think jv has been baiting negs all these years?

      • Smokey010 on 29/06/2022 - 17:21
        +1

        Surely the first rule of OzB Platinum membership is you do not talk about it….oh well

    • Savas on 29/06/2022 - 16:57
      +3

      Helps raise awareness and generates new discussion.

  • Iwantthatbargain on 29/06/2022 - 16:20
    +1

    Good offer, but in most cases I use eBay gift cards in eBay purchases, so I assume this will not be eligible in such case. (as the terms says "Items you haven’t paid for in full with your PayPal account". )

    • bashar20 on 29/06/2022 - 16:26

      I always ensure that a small portion is paid using PayPal.

      • Borg on 29/06/2022 - 16:30
        +2

        Doesn't apply as the first condition is = paid for your item in its entirety using your PayPal account
        Conditions

        • bashar20 on 29/06/2022 - 17:35
          +3

          In practice. I was able to get refunded returns within minimal partial payments where the bulk was laid using eBay gift card and around a dollar was paid with PayPal.

    • antik on 30/06/2022 - 02:35

      Is there a reason you generally only use gift cards on eBay?

      • Hiphopopotamus on 30/06/2022 - 03:52

        Minimum 3% cashback (usually more with bonuses and promos) would be my guess, I moved completely over to gift cards years ago.

  • sw00p on 29/06/2022 - 16:26
    +7

    Thanks TA - my memory is preoccupied with a million other things and I constantly forget things like this, so the reminder is much appreciated!

    • jv on 29/06/2022 - 16:38
      +2

      so the reminder is much appreciated!

      Just bookmark OzReminder.com.au

      • sw00p on 29/06/2022 - 16:40
        +4

        God I’d love to follow you around for a day jv, just to try and understand what makes you tick.

      • Zorlin on 29/06/2022 - 18:16
        +1

        Just bookmark "Ozjvisinthepenaltyboxagain.com.au"

        • jv on 29/06/2022 - 18:24

          I'm not, are you?

  • cruiseronroad on 29/06/2022 - 16:28
    +6

    Mum said it was my turn to post this ???

    • Savas on 29/06/2022 - 17:11
      +2

      Cool mum.. mine always tells me to get off ozbargain.

  • Hiphopopotamus on 29/06/2022 - 16:34
    +1

    I've never had to use this, but I imagine it would be pretty useful for AliExpress returns since they may require the item to be sent back?

    Anyone have any experience with this?

    • madpig83 on 29/06/2022 - 17:07
      +3

      Yes, postage refund was equivalent to item price. Got refund quickly (within a few days) then item seemed to stand still in China but AliExpress stepped in and refunded me as I could demonstrate it was sent.

      So yes, great for AliExpress

    • FLICKIT on 29/06/2022 - 18:21
      +6

      Twice I've sent cctv cameras back to Aliexpress sellers that weren't as advertised, Paypal paid the return shipping, and I was refunded for the item price after a while… Then the sellers didn't pay the customs fees over there to get the packages released so the cameras were returned to me, lol, refund and got the cameras back.. One seller wanted me to put $10 as the value on the declaration, I refused and put the true $100 value on, I wanted the insurance cover for if anything went wrong…

      • xrailgun on 29/06/2022 - 22:45

        did you send it through auspost? or are there better/cheaper ways?

        • FLICKIT on 29/06/2022 - 23:01
          +1

          Aus post international express, EMS

    • G-rig on 30/06/2022 - 07:33

      Was thinking the same to return a $36 coffee machine item, but the shop basically said they recommend you don't as it would probably get lost.. sound like lazy pricks but better off selling it anyway to keep the $10 cash rewards.

      Items of greater cost and international - for sure.

      • FLICKIT on 30/06/2022 - 07:44

        The shop is BSing you so you dont return it… International express seems very reliable, has good tracking, and $100 insurance at no extra cost…

        • G-rig on 30/06/2022 - 07:48

          yes I agree with you but in this case wasn't really worth it i think.

        • G-rig on 03/07/2022 - 08:34

          @Flickit

          Still seeing if I can sell it locally, otherwise will just send it back and hope for a refund in a month.
          You'd think Paypal would cover it if it went missing. Have asked the shop for the address again anyway.

          • FLICKIT on 03/07/2022 - 09:01

            @G-rig: Unlikely it will go missing.. Aus Post have $100 insurance on International Express packages..

  • [Deactivated] on 29/06/2022 - 16:38

    Are there any downsides?

    • Herbse on 29/06/2022 - 16:49
      +1

      None. Just activate it and use it if you ever need to.
      Just make sure to pay with PayPal where you can.

      • Member 0230 on 29/06/2022 - 17:30
        +1

        And as I learned just now (thanks Iwantthatbargain and Borg), that you pay with Paypal… in full. Sadly, no partial payments with eBay gift cards.

  • CyberMurning on 29/06/2022 - 16:40

    And how to activate?

    • j4ck on 29/06/2022 - 16:52

      By clicking the blue button that says Activate Now.

  • Herbse on 29/06/2022 - 16:49

    With eBay pushing towards managed payments, this will be useless with eBay soon

    • [Deactivated] on 29/06/2022 - 17:20
      +1

      the day they stop accepting paypal is the day i stop using ebay. paypals protection is too good to give up.

      • antik on 30/06/2022 - 02:44
        +1

        His point is that with managed payments, PayPal’s protection is already withering away. Nowadays, most eBay purchases paid with PayPal are paid to “eBay Commerce”, instead of the individual seller like back in the day. This means it’s already extremely hard to make claims as a buyer, as you need to make a claim against eBay as a seller, rather than the individual or business. PayPal protection today is nothing like it was prior to July 2021

      • jaydisc on 30/06/2022 - 19:28

        What does PayPal protection offer beyond what any credit card offers?

        • FLICKIT on 30/06/2022 - 21:23

          Paypal is a lot easier IMO, a couple of clicks and it's al sorted..

        • tonydav on 01/07/2022 - 11:22

          It's an extra layer (so you can start with Paypal then go to your credit card provider). And generally easier to deal with. Although Amex is quite easy too. I have had to dispute transactions with Coles Mastercard (can't remember who run them) and it was a huge pain.

        • [Deactivated] on 01/07/2022 - 18:30

          don't have a credit card

          • Nom on 01/07/2022 - 19:30

            @[Deactivated]: If you're using your card online, then get a credit card.
            Using a debit card for remote transactions is a bad idea - when something goes wrong, it's your money that gets taken from your account.
            When your credit card gets skimmed, it's no big deal - the false charges just get removed from your statement before they ever become your problem.

            • jaydisc on 04/07/2022 - 12:21

              @Nom: I agree, but I also believe that a Visa/MC logo'd Debit Card offers the same purchase protection that a Visa/MC logo'd Credit Card does anyway.

  • superforever on 29/06/2022 - 17:01
    +1

    "You’ve already got free return shipping!*" :-)

  • FLICKIT on 29/06/2022 - 18:03

    I've used this a few times, all very easy…

  • brandt on 29/06/2022 - 19:54

    Remember to check the refund process. Last time I tried to claim they wanted a picture of the parcel with the address label visible. The Auspost receipt was not good enough. I suppose I could have put the label on any wrapped shoe box, but in this case I lost out.

    • FLICKIT on 29/06/2022 - 20:18
      +2

      Always best to take a photo of the parcel sitting on the Auspost counter after they shove their labels on it, I always take a few snaps and include enough of the background so it's obvious it's at Aus Post…

      • tonydav on 01/07/2022 - 11:24

        If I have doubts when returning or selling I video the item going in the box. Music playing so it's clear it's not a clipped video. Then photos of the label etc on the box.

  • Fobsessive on 29/06/2022 - 20:26

    Once I refunded to Amex (Return Protection) but PayPal still reimbursed me for the return shipping. Took a lot of effort to prepare a document reconciling the different sources though.

  • PurchaseAnxiety on 29/06/2022 - 20:31

    A couple of positive notes from my experience (your mileage may vary):
    - My return postage was once $38 and had no issues or delays compared to the usual, much lower refunds.
    - I once managed to get refunded twice on one transaction (returned something for a replacement and also ended up returning the replacement).

  • Petsa on 29/06/2022 - 22:12
    +2

    Why does it have to be activated?

    Why can't it just be a policy that exists and then if they change their minds, just withdraw it?

  • spal on 30/06/2022 - 07:29

    Everytime this is posted, I could not find the activate link on my mobile App. Today I tried the destop version, it appears that I have free returns already on my account. I must have activated it early on. Thank you OzB.

  • l2argain on 30/06/2022 - 09:13
    +1

    Why does Amazon not use Paypal?

    • Jasonissm on 30/06/2022 - 11:51

      Amazon has free returns anyways usually?

      • G-rig on 03/07/2022 - 08:35

        yes pretty much, just have to select the correct reason for sending back :P
        May be harder for items not sold and shipped by Amazon

    • Hiphopopotamus on 30/06/2022 - 13:05

      Less fees I presume.

  • drc13 on 30/06/2022 - 09:52

    Ok at the risk of looking silly I cannot find the way to submit a request. I have had the deal activated earlier, I have returned an item purchased on ebay paid in full from paypal. I've found the transaction in my activity on the paypal site. But when I click into it I can't see any signs of a way to request a shipping refund.

    I'm on a business account if that makes any difference?

    Thanks in advance for any help

  • idonotknowwhy on 30/06/2022 - 13:08

    Is this like a yearly PSA post?

  • beefsandwich on 05/07/2022 - 10:20

    Jeez do you people set calendar reminders for this stuff. It's nearly 6 months to the actual minute.

  • G-rig on 06/07/2022 - 12:13

    Guess not worth claiming $4 sending an envelope back? Prob good to save for bigger purchases

  • frazel on 07/07/2022 - 09:17

    Is there any way of searching for long running deals like this, I know there's a few like Disney Plus, Google Storage, Google Music, Netflix etc. Any advice?

  • seastone on 16/08/2022 - 15:07

    Just to share my recent experience with the refunded return shipping, it seems like PayPal does not offer this anymore according to the service agent, was told they ended the offer last month. Not that I always need to return my purchases (this is actually my very first time trying to claim the return shipping cost), but it does give us a peace of mind when buying stuffs online.

  • MiscOzB on 27/09/2022 - 09:31
    +7

    Damn, just got an email from PayPal saying this is coming to end on 27 November…

    • cashless on 27/09/2022 - 10:01
      +1

      Got the same here.
      Massive shame as this has been useful so many times - especially buying clothes which turn out to be wrong size, then getting free return

      • MiscOzB on 27/09/2022 - 10:21

        Indeed, I've used it many times over the years. Welp, it had a good run.

    • Shiny Mew on 27/09/2022 - 10:41
      +2

      One of the only reasons I used PayPal. Basterds.

    • reactor-au on 27/09/2022 - 11:14

      Just came here to share this update.

      "Please note effective 26 November 2022, we are discontinuing PayPal’s Refunded Returns Service for all Australian PayPal users. This means you will not be able to use the Refunded Return Service including lodging any new refund claims from the above effective date. If you initiated a refund claim using the Refunded Return Service prior to the above effective date, then the PayPal Refunded Returns Service General Conditions of Use will continue to apply until the claim is processed. If you would like to find out more about the discontinuation of Refunded Returns Service, please see here."

    • Anthonese on 27/09/2022 - 11:40
      +1

      Same here, this sucks.

      • first in line on 27/09/2022 - 13:23

        Pretty sure it's same for everyone lol

  • browser on 27/09/2022 - 11:21

    Just received the email as well, I have totally forgotten about this "benefit".

    Recently I have to return 3 online orders due to incorrect sizes, all up $58.

    Granted only 1 accepted PayPal but it totally skipped my mind, could have saved $21.

  • holdenmg on 27/09/2022 - 13:06
    +1

    Hi,

    Only used it once to send a Microwave by Courier back to TGG.
    Glad to have had it,

    I know https://parcelpoint.com.au/return-parcel offers a process for member retailers.

    Is there a .OzB Wiki for shops that offer friendly returns?

    • first in line on 27/09/2022 - 13:24

      Costco

      • holdenmg on 27/09/2022 - 13:33

        Yes, I heard good things, especially on TV's.

  • CyberMurning on 27/09/2022 - 14:24

    just received email this is now going to ends soon

  • georgegates5 on 30/09/2022 - 05:28
    +1

    Is there an alternative to this? :( Relied on this for that extra protection.

  • oztonyau on 01/10/2022 - 18:02

    "Starting 27 November 2022, PayPal will no longer accept refund requests for return shipping costs."
    So anything bought from now on might miss that 27 November deadline.

  • OzBoganYeah on 06/10/2022 - 14:44

    I just found out that they're ending it… that sucks.time to stop buying things i don't actually need then and hope everything i buy, which obviously isn't possible, won't develop a fault or arrives with a defect

    • CyberMurning on 06/10/2022 - 15:10

      i said that 27/9….
      and yes agree. recession is coming so close our wallet —- for good

  • Maglia Nera on 14/10/2022 - 16:32

    Paypal has got worse and worse, and the removal of the refund on shipping costs is another step closer to its demise

    https://www.paypalobjects.com/marketing/ua/pdf/AU/en/general…

  • King Tightarse on 23/11/2022 - 10:02

    Four days left to do a funded return

  • DiLs on 26/11/2022 - 12:46
    +1

    just did a refunded return request …. last day. hurry all if you need to return anything

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