Return policy comparison · 2026
Staples vs xBloom
Policy data verified April 17, 2026 (Staples) and July 24, 2026 (xBloom)
Winner
Staples
B
3.3 / 5.0 · Good
xBloom
C-
1.4 / 5.0 · Below Average
The verdict
Staples has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading B (3.3/5.0) against xBloom's C- (1.4/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the restocking fee: no restocking fee versus restocking fee charged.
Score breakdown
Five axes, 5.0 points total — the same deterministic grader behind every Thrifle policy page.
StaplesxBloom
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
| Staples | xBloom | |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 14 days (technology); 30 days (other) | ✓ 30 days (US/Canada; complete, unused, original packaging) |
| Free returns | ✓ Yes (in-store) | No - fee deducted |
| Restocking fee | ✓ None | Up to $60 restocking fee in the US/Canada if the machine is returned dirty, wet, or missing parts. |
| Return shipping | Free returns | Customer pays return shipping unless the item is defective; original and expedited shipping fees are non-refundable. |
| Holiday extension | ✓ Yes (holiday extension) | None published |
| Non-returnable | Opened software, final sale, custom print jobs | Coffee products, perishable goods, consumables, machine parts/components, personalized products, refurbished machines, all clearance/final sale items |
| Watch-out items | Technology items only 14 days | — |
Staples tip
Short 14-day window on technology. Other items 30 days. Office furniture may be 30-day trial.
xBloom tip
Cancel before your order ships if you're having second thoughts — pre-shipment cancellations are free, but once the machine is out the door you're locked into the 30-day return process (and a possible $60 fee if it comes back dirty or incomplete).
Frequently asked questions
Who has the better return policy, Staples or xBloom?
Staples has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading B (3.3/5.0) against xBloom's C- (1.4/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the restocking fee: no restocking fee versus restocking fee charged.
What is Staples's return window?
Staples's return window is 14 days (technology); 30 days (other).
What is xBloom's return window?
xBloom's return window is 30 days (US/Canada; complete, unused, original packaging).
Does Staples or xBloom offer free returns?
Staples: Yes (in-store). xBloom: No - fee deducted.