The Wheelbarrow's Permanent Passenger A wheelbarrow's supposedly excessive weight turns out to be a lasting reminder of a garden project. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #Wheelbarrow #GardenProject #ConcreteProblem #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Lunch Box Remembers Tuesday A lunch box's persistent smell leads Dot to ask what else has been packed beside the sandwiches. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #LunchBox #LostSocks #ReturnsCounter #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Table Cannot Take It With It Dot discovers why a folding table's owner has never been willing to try folding it. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #FoldingTable #ModelRailway #CustomerExpectations #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Chess Pieces Are Staying A magnetic chess set becomes permanently secure after the customer improves its ability to survive a journey. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #TravelChess #CustomerRepairs #RetailLogic #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Fold in the Receipt A customer's demand for the full purchase price depends on keeping one part of his receipt out of sight. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #ReceiptCheck #DiscountDispute #LampReturn #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Printer's Protective Silence A printer produces blank pages until Dot finds the factory seals still covering every ink cartridge. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #PrinterProblem #InkCartridge #CustomerLogic #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Camping Chair Footprint A collapsed camping chair tells a different story when Dot notices where the customer's shoe had been. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #CampingChair #RetailEvidence #ReturnStory #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Speaker Who Would Not Answer A customer expects an ordinary wireless speaker to answer questions it was only designed to play. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #WirelessSpeaker #TechConfusion #RetailHumor #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses

The Umbrella Transport Strap An umbrella accused of refusing to open is still secured exactly as it was when it left the package. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #UmbrellaFail #ProductCheck #CustomerExcuses #RetailStories #RetailHumor

The Toaster's Breakfast Record A supposedly unused toaster arrives with enough breakfast inside it to challenge the customer's story. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #ToasterReturn #BreakfastEvidence #RetailComedy #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Chair Was Too Comfortable A dining chair receives glowing praise from a customer who would nevertheless like it gone. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #ComfortableChair #OverstayingGuests #DiningRoom #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Bath Mat Had Instructions A slippery bath mat leads Dot to examine which side the customer considers presentable. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #BathMat #UpsideDown #HomeEssentials #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Quiet Wind Chime A wind chime comes back with a noise complaint and a revealing account of the customer's sales demonstration. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #WindChime #QuietStudy #CustomerDemonstration #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Curtains Changed Color Dot examines a stubborn color mismatch and notices the customer's choice of eyewear. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #CurtainColors #DecoratingDecisions #RoseTintedGlasses #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Box Did Not Promise Victory A board game's age recommendation becomes the basis of a complaint about a very capable nephew. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #BoardGameNight #SoreLoser #FamilyCompetition #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

A Tent With Extra Stars A leaking tent has an unusual pattern of damage and a surprisingly ambitious explanation. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #TentTrouble #CampingPlans #CreativeRepairs #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Bread Was Not Included An empty bread bin prompts a complaint about its disappointing production schedule. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #BreadBin #KitchenConfusion #PackagingExpectations #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

Approved by Dot A customer arrives with a refund authorization bearing a name Dot knows rather well. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #RefundAttempt #MistakenIdentity #ToasterTrouble #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor

The Plant That Would Not Grow Dot investigates a plant's disappointing growth and discovers a remarkably dedicated gardener. #DotMercer #ReturnsDesk #ArtificialPlant #GardeningMistakes #PatientService #RetailStories #CustomerExcuses #RetailHumor