Then, print out a shipping label and box it up. Or, save a QR code. Take the item to a UPS, Staples, or Kohl's store, and show them the code. The item shouldn't even be in a box.

Staples Similar to Kohl’s, Staples accepts Amazon returns free of charge. Just show your return QR code to a store associate and Staples will pack, label and ship your return.

The system promised to be easy: First I’d set up the return within the Amazon app, then scan the QR code it gave me at a self-serve kiosk in my local (Amazon-owned) Whole Foods Market store.

The Problem With Amazon Returns Before getting into the good news, we must discuss one major issue with Amazon returns —the QR code placement.

Begin your return with Amazon’s Online Return Center Select the Kohl’s Dropoff option Amazon will email you a QR code Bring the item (s) you’re returning to a participating Kohl’s store ...