nbc's chris clackham has information on gifts that need returning. >> reporter: this year's survey ofay shoppers by the national retail federation ask a lot of questions about retailers return policies. >> and one-third of shoppers said it was really important for the store they choosed to shop at to have an easy return policy. >> donna rosato and staff at "consumer reports" rated the best and worst return policies at retailers nationwide and found many willing to make returning as painless as purchasing. >> a lot of companies now do want to make it easier and will give you a free shipping label to tend send it back if you need to make the return. >> reporter: that's the case with online as well as in-store purchases. >> you don't have the gift receipt or anything? >> reporter: but she says consumers also have to help to make it easier for the store to honor a return. >> what you want to do is check the return policy. the most generous stores give you unlimited time but that's unusual. >> reporter: usually you'll have at least up to 30 days to make a return, which is also easier with

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