# Retailers impose new return fees amid holiday shopping surge

Dec 26

Written By [Matthew Prewitt](/content/press-feed?author=5e8cf7a9f1f6d51956e06184/index.html)

Original article published [here](https://www.el-balad.com/6803323).

## Major retailers charging shoppers return fees of up to $45 for unwanted gifts

**Good Question: How common are fees to return an item?**