Is Target Baby Registry Really That Bad?

ghunter16 · March 2016

Hello,

I have been trying to decide where to start a baby registry. I have seen again and again from other posts to not register with Target becuase of their bad return policy and customer service. However, I did notice they have a new return policy where items on your registry can be returned within one year....in your experience is Target really that bad? Or can you do it successfully? Its just that, the store is so availiable to my area, and has lots of cute baby stuff, that I am considering building a registry there, is it really bad in your experience?....I also have a good list going on an Amazone baby registry which I can use regardless, but not sure yet. I'd love to hear from moms who have recently within the last few months, have successfully done a Target registry.

Thanks,

Grace

Sassenach1743 · March 2016

I can't speak to the new registry return policy, but I will say that my issue with Target registries is actually more to do with their online system. Items will disappear, reappear, become unavailable, not show as purchased, quantities will change randomly or not save when you indicate the number you want, ship damaged, and not be replaced... For real, I had all of the above happen with my wedding registry a few years ago. Target online is crap.

However, I shop in-store at Target all the time. I return things without receipts all the time too. So, I suppose my suggestion would be to make your registry in the store and not online. Avoid online purchases at all costs. If you receive gifts bought from Target or Target.com that you want to return or exchange... take to the store. Hopefully there won't be any issues. Good luck

Bringmemylongswordho · March 2016

I found their registry system glitchey as hell when I registered for my wedding. It was definitely the biggest hassle of all the stores I registered at.

That said, I will probably still make a small registry there for discount reasons, and accessibility if someone throws me a shower should I ever get pregnant. Because Walmart is the devil.

meggyme · March 2016

I haven't had any issues with registering (entirely online). It's not the most user friendly, as in it takes 3 clicks to add something, but it's not horrible. You have to go in store to pick up the welcome bag and I have yet to have people buy off it or make any returns. It's worth it for the bag of freebies.

michellabanana · April 2016

I have never had a problem returning stuff to the store. The only problem I had was there small selection in the store. most of my guests were older ladies, and they would rather go into a store and physically purchase it, then buy it online.

lilpinky7878 · April 2016

I only put like 3 things on a registry was in it for the goodies bag. I was not a fan of the selection. I stuck with babiesrus

charmedlifex3 · April 2016

The first scanner thing they gave us didn't work. At all.

The second one worked, but it kept logging me out, which was obnoxious. I will say they did give me an awesome gift bag (which we had to ask for) which included a 20% off maternity wear and 10% off nursing bras. I ended up buying both that day, and saved $12 from the gift bag -

So worth creating one for the coupons!

I love the fact on my amazon registry people can note they bought me something, and buy it elsewhere though - and it keeps track of who bought what (with addresses!!!) for thank yous, so I def recommend it.

11altenale · July 2016

My husband and I went in today and to say it was a nightmare is an understatement. It was unpleasant. We did not have any fun, the staff was not helpful, and few options. We also had to go through 3 scanners until we received one that actually worked properly. I think we may just do a small registry through target and go somewhere else for the important things.

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knottief5029cc9065379cc · March 26

I totally get your hesitation. While Target’s return policy hasn’t always been great, the new one gives you a lot more flexibility. If you’re still unsure, you can always sync your Target registry with MyRegistry and add items from any store, including Amazon, giving you the best of both worlds. It really helped me manage multiple registries in one place!

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