Some retailers are tightening their returning policies this year, while others are loosening them. ConsumerWorld tells you who’s naughty and nice this year.

Of note:

• Circuit City extended holiday return deadlines to January 31.
• Sears pulls back its far-reaching 15% fee to just electronics that are used or missing packaging or parts, mattresses, built-in appliances, and some special order items.
• BestBuy tightens return policy by a week to January 24 for most items.
• Overtsock has an up to 30% restock fee on some items.

For the complete rundown, and those stores with the best holiday return deadlines and policies, check out ConsumerWorld.

2008 Holiday Return Policies: Some Retailers Naughty, Some Nice [Consumer World] (Photo: www.geofffox.com)

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