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Return Cost Calculator

Is it worth paying to return this?

Enter the refund and the return costs to see what a return really gets you back.

About this tool & how to use it

What it does

Shows what a return gets you back after a restocking fee and return shipping, and compares it with keeping the item.

How to use it

  1. Enter the purchase price and the refund you would get.
  2. Enter the restocking fee, the return shipping and other costs.
  3. Optionally enter what keeping the item is worth to you.

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Everything is calculated in your browser: the prices and numbers you enter are never sent anywhere or stored. We do not know any store's prices or tax rates, and these results are arithmetic, not advice to buy.

How it works

Net refund = refund - restocking fee - return shipping - other costs. $100 - 15% ($15) - $8 shipping = $77.00.

If you value keeping it at $60, returning comes out $17.00 ahead.

Assumptions

  • Keeping or returning is your decision: the value of keeping is only the number you enter.
  • Return policies and deadlines are not known here.

Example

Input: The starting values already in the form

Result: Returning it would get you about $77.00 back; you valued keeping it at $60.00, so returning comes out $17.00 ahead.

Questions

Is it worth paying to return this?

Compare the net refund with what keeping the item is worth to you.

How is a restocking fee worked out?

As a percent of the price: 15% of $100 is $15.

Last reviewed 2026-10-04.

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