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Refund Rates
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Written by Kathy
Updated over a month ago

The Refund Rate chart provides insights into your return patterns by comparing the percentage of orders refunded against the percentage of dollars refunded. This dual metric helps identify patterns in return behavior and potential issues with specific products or price points.


Key Insights

  • Gap Between Metrics

    • When dollars refunded > orders refunded

      • Higher-priced items are being returned more frequently

      • Premium product issues may need investigation

    • When orders refunded > dollars refunded

      • Lower-priced items are being returned more frequently

      • May indicate issues with entry-level products


Action Items

When High-Value Returns Increase

  1. Product Investigation

    • Review product descriptions and photos

    • Analyze customer feedback

    • Check quality control processes

    • Evaluate packaging effectiveness

  2. Customer Experience

    • Review product documentation

    • Assess setup/assembly instructions

    • Evaluate customer support

    • Check pre-purchase guidance

When Return Volume Increases

  1. Process Review

    • Analyze return reasons

    • Review shipping procedures

    • Check inventory quality control

    • Evaluate product packaging

  2. Prevention Strategies

    • Enhance product descriptions

    • Improve product photography

    • Update size guides

    • Add video demonstrations

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