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At a glance
| Store | Reported return window | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | 30 days from invoice reported | Restocking 15%–30% on opened items reported; marketplace sellers differ |
| Micro Center | 30 days; Surface 15 days | No restocking fee stated; in-store returns in person |
| Best Buy | 15 days; up to 60 for members | 15% restocking on opened components reported |
| B&H | 30 days | Custom-built computers not returnable |
| Amazon | 30 days (Apple 15) | Third-party sellers can be stricter |
Some figures come from third-party summaries and are labeled below. Rules differ by product and seller; confirm with the store.
Store by store
Checked October 23, 2026. We do not rank these stores or name a best one. The right choice depends on the product, the seller and what you need. We report returns because they are the part most people read last.
Newegg
Online electronics and PC partsReported terms
Reported standard window of 30 days from the invoice date for most hardware, with a 14-day price-match refund as store credit on items carrying a “Price Match Guarantee” badge.
Watch for
Reported restocking fees of 15% to 30% (sometimes more) on opened, non-defective items. Items “Sold and Shipped by” a third-party seller follow that seller’s own policy. The source is internally inconsistent on custom PCs, so check before ordering one.
Source and date
The Return Guide (published May 23, 2026); a third-party summary, not Newegg itself
Micro Center
Store chain and onlineReported terms
Per its returns page, 30 days for “all other products” and 15 days for Microsoft Surface systems. States no restocking fee. Open-box items keep the same return period.
Watch for
Bundle parts cannot be returned individually. In-store purchases must be returned in person. Membership extensions apply but exclude Surface systems.
Source and date
Micro Center returns page (undated; read Oct. 23, 2026)
Best Buy
Store chain and onlineReported terms
Reported 15 days from receipt for most products, up to 60 days for Plus and Total members when active at purchase.
Watch for
Reported 15% restocking fee on opened computer components, none if unopened. Laptop and desktop fees were not listed in the source.
Source and date
Priceva, Best Buy Return Policy (published Sept. 18, 2025; updated Jan. 20, 2026)
B&H
Online and New York storeReported terms
Per its computer returns article, 30 days from purchase or delivery (the page is ambiguous about which). No restocking fee mentioned.
Watch for
Shipping and handling fees are not refunded. Custom-built or customer-modified computers cannot be returned. Devices must be factory reset and signed out of accounts.
Source and date
B&H, “Computer Returns Policy at B&H” (dated Oct. 20, 2026)
Amazon
General online retailerReported terms
For most items sold and fulfilled by Amazon, 30 days after delivery; Apple products 15 days.
Watch for
Third-party sellers can set stricter terms, charge restocking fees and require you to pay return shipping. Check the “Sold by” and “Fulfilled by” labels.
Source and date
ConsumerAffairs (Apr. 29, 2026; modified Sept. 23, 2026)
Reading any store’s terms
- Look for the seller name on the product page; “sold by” may not be the store.
- Find out when the clock starts: purchase, invoice or delivery.
- Ask whether opened items carry a restocking fee.
- Keep boxes and packaging until you are sure you are keeping it.
Where we come in
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Sources
- The Return Guide, “Newegg Return Policy Guide” (published May 23, 2026).
- Micro Center, Returns page (no date shown; read Oct. 23, 2026).
- Priceva, “Best Buy Return Policy 2026” (published Sept. 18, 2025; updated Jan. 20, 2026).
- B&H Explora, “Computer Returns Policy at B&H” (dated Oct. 20, 2026).
- ConsumerAffairs, “Amazon’s return policy explained” (Apr. 29, 2026; modified Sept. 23, 2026).