Amazon shopper reveals the one detail using which you can easily tell if you've received a returned item

Large online shopping companies have their own ways of doing business. Profits are earned with smart marketing tactics that customers may not be aware of. A woman named Lori Stuart-Howard (@fittabulouslife) revealed a mind-boggling fact about giant retailer Amazon. The woman shared her experience after purchasing a package from Amazon and it’s something all customers can take note of. You may be receiving returned items from other customers while placing your order. There's a simple shopping hack to identify and be aware of the same. Howard began by saying, “I’ve known about this for a while, but you may not know.” As she had recently placed an order, she decided to use her packages as evident examples.

The shopper shared a glimpse of the packed items that she had ordered. The items were the same and Howard had ordered 2 of them. However, each item was differently packed. While one package was neatly folded and placed in a transparent package, the other was haphazardly put into another transparent bag. The latter, though transparent, had a green line or border to it. It looked more bulky and messed up compared to the other item, though both were the exact same things. “One of them is not like the other,” Howard pointed out.

Elaborating further, she highlighted the thick green line on the package and said, “If you order a package from Amazon and it comes with a bag like this with the green line on the side, this means it has previously been ordered and returned and they’re reselling it to you now.” The shopper noted that this may not always be a bad revelation. The products may not necessarily be damaged or any less than new, unused items. It is, however, a good idea to keep an eye out for such items. Howards explained that she does a thorough check for such products, especially for beauty brands and clothing.

The woman had purchased furniture covers and explained that in her case, the return may have been made because of sizing issues and isn’t so much a worry. The bottom line is that if you find an Amazon package that’s chaotically packed, chances are that it might be a returned product. It wouldn't hurt to take a close look and ensure that it’s safe and fit for your use. People were glad to make a note of this secret, especially for personal items. Others were grateful for the advice as they expected nothing less than a brand-new item. @unknownspaxe wrote, “If I’m paying the price for a brand new item, that’s what I’m expecting or I’m sending it back.”

@dustylevesue spilled the beans, “A LPN barcode is also a return.” @suzybolich shared another theory, “I work at a distribution center, we use these bags to repack an item if the plastic has holes in it.” @debrasimmons80, who worked at the returns department at ShopBop, an Amazon company, revealed, “I know when items are returned, repackaged or resold—I can tell. Everything this lady is saying is spot on.” @mssuzettesmk added, “That’s great to know.”

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