# MakerPlace: Order returns, return management, and return policies **URL:** \ **Category:** MakerPlace by Michaels\ **Tags:** makerplace, handmade, returns\ **Created:** [January 12, 2024, 1:45am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426 "2024-01-12T01:45:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/wadeorcas/32/6762_2.png) [@wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/wadeorcas)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 1:45am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/1 "2024-01-12T01:45:29Z")
I guess they got tired of too much feedback as they removed the feedback tab. I’m sure they have plenty to work on. It was somewhat of a challenge to gather numbers for my books before taxes. I got my first return and the format was kinda confusing but one feedback I wanted to submit is to have a visual notice number next to orders and returns so nothing gets missed. ---
**Author:** ![Dreamscape-Studio](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/dreamscape-studio/32/345_2.png) [@Dreamscape-Studio](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Dreamscape-Studio)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 4:35am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/2 "2024-01-12T04:35:32Z")
> [@wadeorcas](#): > > they removed the feedback tab Maybe you can sent an email for what you want them to change about the returns. ---
**Author:** ![Rino](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/rino/32/294_2.png) [@Rino](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Rino)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/3 "2024-01-12T17:34:32Z")
I still have a feedback tab. 🤔 In your list of orders, what does the returned order show in the “Status” column? ---
**Author:** ![wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/wadeorcas/32/6762_2.png) [@wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/wadeorcas)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/4 "2024-01-12T17:43:11Z")
In “orders”, the status shows delivered. Here’s what the return tab looks like less redacted description and image. I wish there would be a number until authorizing where I placed the red circle. Kinda like Etsy does for new orders. ![Screenshot 2024-01-12 093856](https://sellersasksellers.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/4216c42077188345b5250bc86a10b4330308045a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Rino](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/rino/32/294_2.png) [@Rino](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Rino)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/5 "2024-01-12T17:53:45Z")
Yes, an alert would be useful. I just left feedback about it. ---
**Author:** ![ickynicks](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/ickynicks/32/438_2.png) [@ickynicks](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/ickynicks)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2024, 2:23am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/6 "2024-02-09T02:23:02Z")
Have you noticed that many or most of the Handmade sellers have a “no return” policy, or maybe it is my imagination?? Marilyn ---
**Author:** ![Best\_Handmade\_Soaps](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/best_handmade_soaps/32/3121_2.png) [@Best\_Handmade\_Soaps](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Best_Handmade_Soaps)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/7 "2024-02-09T03:15:47Z")
Unfortunately they are still insisting people can return soap to us, even though it’s only happened twice since 2015. I’m not pushing the issue since we don’t get too many returns, but it should just be refundable and not returnable IMHO. -Ana ETA oops! I meant Amazon, not MakerPlace. ---
**Author:** ![ickynicks](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/ickynicks/32/438_2.png) [@ickynicks](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/ickynicks)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2024, 3:22am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/8 "2024-02-09T03:22:12Z")
I understand the reasons soap and other personal care items should not be returnable, yet some people will try to get away with returning anything. The items I have seen on MakerPlace have been in categories like jewelry, etc. Marilyn ---
**Author:** ![wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/wadeorcas/32/6762_2.png) [@wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/wadeorcas)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2024, 4:23am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/9 "2024-02-09T04:23:40Z")
Yes I have noticed that. To each their own. I wonder how many sales they lose to this attitude. I understand personalized or perishable. ---
**Author:** ![Best\_Handmade\_Soaps](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/best_handmade_soaps/32/3121_2.png) [@Best\_Handmade\_Soaps](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Best_Handmade_Soaps)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2024, 4:35am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/10 "2024-02-09T04:35:34Z")
I agree with Wade, they are losing sales by not allowing returns and maybe a significant amount of sales at that. People want to know that they have recourse if something isn’t right. I joke with my husband about giving away free soap, but we both agree it’s the way to go if a customer isn’t happy. We hardly ever have to replace/refund, but we always make the customer happy. -Ana ---
**Author:** ![Dogtamer](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/dogtamer/32/4766_2.png) [@Dogtamer](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Dogtamer)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/11 "2024-02-09T05:00:18Z")
> [@Best\_Handmade\_Soaps](#): > > … > We hardly ever have to replace/refund, but we always make the customer happy. This **IS** _THE_ Way. Sadly, there are too many of y’all humans - er, make that WE humans, and ignore that alien, Dogtamerbot, hiding behind the curtains 🙃 - who fail to recognize **THE** most-fundamental attribute of success in our chosen field of endeavour: We are ALL in The Customer Satisfaction Business. Remember that, and ye _ **shall** _ prosper. Remember it not, and ye _ **shall** _ eventually fail - maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, maybe not next year - but ignore that Cardinal Rule of the professional conduction of business, and sooner or later the Piper collects his dues. ---
**Author:** ![LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/lr72/32/230_2.png) [@LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/LR72)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/14 "2024-04-02T17:46:57Z")
@wadeorcas I just received my first return request on MakerPlace - I messaged the guy to send them back to me. What happens if I click that ‘Process Return’ button? I was afraid if I click that it would instantly refund them (can’t trust anything there yet). Does it take you to another screen with add’l steps? ---
**Author:** ![LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/lr72/32/230_2.png) [@LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/LR72)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/15 "2024-04-02T17:55:19Z")
Update: Went to Returns help and apparently when they submit for a refund it’s supposed to look like this? ![Screenshot 2024-04-02 at 12.53.44 PM](https://sellersasksellers.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d82407643a8faf54cabce802e2338048eae41a6b.jpeg) Mine has no ‘Take Action’ button - it just says ‘Process Refund.’ Like that whole step was missed and it was automagically approved and is waiting for me to refund them. WTH? Customer reason is “Changed Mind.” ---
**Author:** ![wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/wadeorcas/32/6762_2.png) [@wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/wadeorcas)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/16 "2024-04-02T18:08:51Z")
The first click is just to approve the return. The refund will be processed when item received back, IF you also selected “item required to be returned” Confusing and not the way I would have written it. ---
**Author:** ![LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/lr72/32/230_2.png) [@LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/LR72)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/17 "2024-04-02T18:18:58Z")
So when I click on it, I get none of those options - just takes me right to this page. I submitted a support request - I think it skipped ALL the steps. ![Screenshot 2024-04-02 at 1.20.40 PM](https://sellersasksellers.com/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b5c9ccaf56410398197a05fbade9d2c020e87ac8.png) ---
**Author:** ![wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/wadeorcas/32/6762_2.png) [@wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/wadeorcas)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/18 "2024-04-02T18:49:29Z")
You submit from there and then the next page will be for check box requiring item to be returned and where you upload return label. I think on that page you can set the amount to be refunded. ---
**Author:** ![LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/lr72/32/230_2.png) [@LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/LR72)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/19 "2024-04-02T19:26:14Z")
Okay, so I click submit here and then I get the next screen - boy, this is cumbersome and very worrisome! EDIT: Damnit - I did that and it refunded him. I didn’t get _any_ of the other screens, it just processed it and refunded him. UGHHH. ![Screenshot 2024-04-02 at 2.27.35 PM](https://sellersasksellers.com/uploads/default/original/2X/c/c9e2759888fbfeb27deacb96cce7502a8c319f8c.png) ---
**Author:** ![wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/wadeorcas/32/6762_2.png) [@wadeorcas](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/wadeorcas)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/20 "2024-04-02T20:13:18Z")
There is a check box in the prior screen that needs to be checked requiring the merchandise to be returned. Then it will hold the refund until you process it. And it will bring up a section to upload a return label. That is all I can think of in terms of what happened in your case. Yes..very backwards in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/lr72/32/230_2.png) [@LR72](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/LR72)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/21 "2024-04-02T20:34:45Z")
> [@wadeorcas](#): > > There is a check box in the prior screen that needs to be checked requiring the merchandise to be returned. Mine didn’t have that. All I had was this, with ‘Ready to Refund’ ![Screenshot 2024-04-02 at 12.56.37 PM](https://sellersasksellers.com/uploads/default/original/2X/9/94ccf9146872f8ccdc9b9335386c9d649db6e891.jpeg) I clicked on the Process Refund button and got this screen: ![Screenshot 2024-04-02 at 1.20.40 PM](https://sellersasksellers.com/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b5c9ccaf56410398197a05fbade9d2c020e87ac8.png) Clicked Submit and - Bam- customer refunded. I was never given any options for return required, label upload, nada. 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Dogtamer](https://sellersasksellers.com/user_avatar/sellersasksellers.com/dogtamer/32/4766_2.png) [@Dogtamer](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Dogtamer)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426/22 "2024-04-02T20:43:58Z")
> [@LR72](#): > > … > Clicked Submit and - Bam- customer refunded. I wonder if the same would have occurred if the “Reject” selection had been ‘ticked’ before the “Submit” button was clicked? [Next page](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/makerplace-order-returns-return-management-and-return-policies/3426.md?page=2)