None of the posters has so far addressed another (and perhaps the most important) aspect of this situation. The Chillul Hashem. When a certain segment of the population (i.e. Heimishe Yidden.) in a rural area that sees an explosive seasonal increase in the population.(?????”?). keeps returning items after being well-worn and used. Be it clothing, footwear or electrical appliances, it borders on a major Chillul Hashem. To such an extent that the managers and staff at those major chain stores look askew when a Heimishe Yid just enters the store. Some items are even returned in damaged condition. When there is a question of Chillul Hashem, all other Halachic aspects fall by the wayside.
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