Return policy comparison · 2026
André Assous vs G/FORE
Policy data verified July 21, 2026 (André Assous) and July 24, 2026 (G/FORE)
André Assous
C+
2.4 / 5.0 · Fair
Winner
G/FORE
A
4.2 / 5.0 · Excellent
The verdict
G/FORE has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.2/5.0) against André Assous's C+ (2.4/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the return shipping: free returns (incl. by mail) versus customer pays return shipping.
Score breakdown
Five axes, 5.0 points total — the same deterministic grader behind every Thrifle policy page.
André AssousG/FORE
Return window · worth 2.0
Restocking fee · worth 1.0
Return shipping · worth 1.0
Holiday window · worth 0.5
Transparency · worth 0.5
Key terms side-by-side
| André Assous | G/FORE | |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 35 days (unused, original packaging, from ship date) | ✓ 60 days, full-price (30 days, sale items) |
| Free returns | No - fee deducted | ✓ Yes |
| Restocking fee | — | None published |
| Return shipping | Customer pays; deducted from refund (free if returning multiple sizes of same product ordered together) | Free - the online return shipping label does not incur postage fees. |
| Holiday extension | — | ✓ Full-price merchandise purchased between November 1 and December 25 can be returned within 90 days of the order date instead of the usual 60. |
| Non-returnable | Gift cards, used or worn products, products without original box/packaging, perishable goods, intimate/sanitary items, hazardous materials, clearance items priced ending in $0.99 (final sale), regular sale items | Items purchased from third-party retailers (Nordstrom, Saks, golf shops, specialty retail), Final Sale items, custom GFORE/You gloves, embroidered golf bags, and gift cards |
| Watch-out items | — | sale-price merchandise 30 days (return only, no exchange) |
André Assous tip
If you're unsure of size, order multiple sizes in one order and return the rest - that's the one way to dodge the return-shipping deduction; single-item returns get shipping costs subtracted from the refund.
G/FORE tip
Footwear gets extra protection beyond the return window - defects in materials or workmanship are covered for 90 days from purchase, separate from the standard return clock, but normal wear and tear isn't covered.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the better return policy, André Assous or G/FORE?
G/FORE has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.2/5.0) against André Assous's C+ (2.4/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the return shipping: free returns (incl. by mail) versus customer pays return shipping.
What is André Assous's return window?
André Assous's return window is 35 days (unused, original packaging, from ship date).
What is G/FORE's return window?
G/FORE's return window is 60 days, full-price (30 days, sale items).
Does André Assous or G/FORE offer free returns?
André Assous: No - fee deducted. G/FORE: Yes.