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Many people registered for wedding gifts at Bed Bath & Beyond. Read on for some other options now that the store is going out of business.
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When Bed Bath & Beyond announced that it would be closing its doors for good, many people were beyond disappointed. Not only did many consumers have piles of those iconic 20% off coupons just waiting to be spent, but many people realized that finding a replacement store for low-cost household goods would be easier said than done.
But as much as the closure of Bed Bath & Beyond has been a blow to everyday consumers, it’s been problematic for engaged couples. That’s because Bed Bath & Beyond was a popular place for couples to register for wedding gifts.
But if you’re tying the knot, you’re not out of luck. There are plenty of other options for creating a wedding registry. You’ll just want to explore your choices carefully and make sure you understand the return policy for each.
1. Macy’s
Macy’s carries a range of kitchen gadgets, linens, towels, and other items that are perfect for couples who are buying a home for the first time or moving into a new one. Those who register at Macy’s can benefit from a newlywed discount on the purchases they make off of their own registries and discounts on select product categories.
As far as returns goes, you can take items you received off of your registry back to Macy’s up to 90 days past your wedding date or past the date those items were purchased — whichever is sooner. From there, you can get store credit or exchange unwanted gifts for new purchases.
2. Target
Target is a great place to register for wedding gifts because the big-box giant has a massive selection of products to choose from. You can register for not just kitchenware and sheets, but furniture items, lamps, throw blankets, rugs, and other household accessories.
Plus, Target will give you a 15% off coupon you can apply to any leftover items on your registry that remain unpurchased once your wedding date passes. You can also return registry items for up to a year.
3. Amazon
There are plenty of good reasons to register for wedding gifts on Amazon. First, you can enjoy a 20% completion discount, which allows you to buy unpurchased items from your registry for less money. You can also return unwanted registry items within 180 days.
Amazon also offers a group gifting feature so that if you want to register for higher-priced items, your guests will be allowed to contribute money toward them. You can also have guests contribute to gift cards you can use on Amazon to buy just about anything — perhaps some new swimwear for your upcoming honeymoon, or an e-reader to take on your trip.
Shopping at Bed Bath & Beyond often meant racking up a lower credit card tab than shopping at other stores. You might not only miss Bed Bath & Beyond, but be disappointed that you can’t use it for your wedding registry. But thankfully, there are other options you can look at so your guests don’t have to rack their brains trying to figure out what gifts to give you.
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