Mouse Print’s got a roundup of some of the stricter return policies.
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EXCLUSIVE: Costco To Make Return Policy Stricter?
Costco is making its liberal return policies stricter, according to a little birdy. Previously, you could return anything, except computers, at anytime, with or without a receipt.
The $55 Mac And Cheese Guy Speaks
The $55 mac and cheese (and truffle) guy has some choice words for you (the friend was platonic, he had a good time, is not a douche, etc), inside…

Retailers’ Return Policies
Retailers are getting stricter with their return policies this year. If you’re not hot about the Marshmallow Shooter or Toshiba SD-4990 DVD Player grams got you, keep the receipt and don’t take it out of the package. Here’s the return policies of some of the major retailers. — BEN POPKEN
The Straight Scoop On If Stores Can Legally Stop You And Check Your Receipt
According to consumer reporter Asa Aarons, unless you’ve signed a membership agreement contractually obligating you, bag searches and receipt checks are voluntary. As in, you can refuse.
Ask The Consumerist: Do I Have To Let Stores Check My Receipt?
Reader Carlton writes in with a query:

Shamu Proves Retailers Don’t Care About Credit Card Signatures
Conclusive proof that signing your credit card slip is completely irrelevant: The Credit Card Prank II.

Best Buy Enjoyed By Man
Man goes to Best Buy. Has pleasant time. Universe implodes. Again.

CircuitCity Practices Deceptive Rebate Marketing
It all depends on what your definition of, “is a receipt,” is.
Gay Musical Writer Intolerant of Receipts
Like most gay aerobic instructors/writers of musical theater, Joel Derfner doesn’t need any damn receipts for his batteries. Duane Reed, as it turns out, doesn’t need want his pink slips in return.