Quill.com

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
Yes
Receipt required
No
In store return for online orders
Not specified
Refund processing time
Not specified
Restocking fee
Not specified

Quill.com allows most items to be returned within 30 days of purchase for a full refund, exchange, or store credit. Return shipping is free when you start your return online, and you do not need your receipt.

How returns work

You can return items by mail with a free prepaid shipping label, start a return online through your My Account section, or contact customer service by phone (though phone returns require you to pay shipping). To initiate an online return, click My Account, select Start a Return, locate your order, choose the items and quantity, and download the prepaid label from the confirmation email.

Exclusions and restrictions

Some items cannot be returned or are subject to different rules. Face masks are not returnable unless defective. Temperature kiosks are final sale. Downloadable software and select healthcare supplies cannot be returned or refunded. Technology and computers have a shorter 14-day window, with computers requiring original packaging. Original manufacturer ink and toner must be unopened and unexpired. Boxed software must be unopened, though defective items can be exchanged. Furniture and vending equipment require complete original packaging.

Refunds

Quill.com credits your original payment method with a full refund, replacement, or store credit. The retailer does not publish a specific timeline for when refunds appear in your account.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need my receipt to return something to Quill.com?

No receipt is required. If you do not have your receipt, Quill.com can help you locate your order using your 13-month purchase history. Contact customer service for assistance finding your order information.

How long do I have to return items to Quill.com?

The standard return window is 30 days. However, some categories have shorter windows: technology and business machines have 14 days, and computers and laptops also have 14 days (with original packaging required). Original manufacturer ink and toner must be unopened and unexpired within the 30-day window.

Is return shipping free at Quill.com?

Yes, return shipping is free when you start your return online and use the prepaid shipping label provided in your confirmation email. If you return by phone, you will need to pay for return shipping yourself.

Can I exchange an item instead of returning it for a refund?

Yes, you can request an exchange for the same item or a different item within the 30-day return window. Select the exchange option when you start your return online.

Are face masks returnable at Quill.com?

Face masks are generally not returnable or refundable. The only exception is if the mask is defective, in which case it can be returned within 30 days.

What is Quill.com's warranty on its own brand products?

Quill Brand and its family of brands (Brighton Professional, Medical Arts Press, Java Roast, and Snack Jar) are covered by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, regardless of how long ago you purchased the item.

Do I need original packaging to return my item?

Original packaging is required for certain items: computers and laptops, furniture, and vending equipment all need complete original packaging. For most other items, packaging is not specified as a requirement, though some categories like unopened boxed software have their own restrictions.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , Free prepaid shipping label provided
  • Online , Start return online through My Account section
  • By phone , Contact customer service; customer pays return shipping

Step by step

  1. Click My Account and select Start a Return.
  2. Locate the order containing the item(s) to return.
  3. Select the quantity and choose replacement type if needed.
  4. Download the prepaid return label from the email.
  5. Ship the item back using the prepaid label.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
Technology and business machines 14 days 14-day return window
Computers, laptops, notebooks and tablets 14 days 14-day return window with original packaging required
Original Manufacturer Ink & Toner 30 days Must be unopened and unexpired; opened non-defective returns not accepted
Quill Brand Ink & Toner Not specified Lifetime warranty for defects regardless of age
Face Masks 30 days 30-day return only if defective
Vending equipment 30 days 30-day return for non-defective items with complete original packaging
Boxed software 30 days Unopened only; defective exchanges allowed within 30 days
Furniture 30 days 30-day return with complete original packaging required

What you cannot return

  • Face Masks , Not returnable or refundable unless defective
  • Temperature Kiosks , All sales final
  • Downloadable software , Not returnable or refundable
  • Select healthcare supplies , Non-returnable and non-refundable

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
original payment method Full credit, refund or replacement

Returning without a receipt

Returns possible without receipt if order found in 13-month history; contact customer service for help locating order.

Exchanges

Exchanges allowed within return window; customer can request same or different item at time of return.

Warranty

Quill Family of Brands (Quill Brand, Brighton Professional, Medical Arts Press, Java Roast, Snack Jar) covered by lifetime defect warranty.

What the policy actually says

Every figure above is taken word for word from the retailer page. Here are the exact lines.

Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days Most products can be returned within 30 days for a full credit, refund or replacement.
Exchange window days Most products can be returned within 30 days for a full credit, refund or replacement.
Free return shipping When you start a return on quill, it's always free. Simply download a free, pre-paid shipping label and send it back to us.
Receipt required Yes, in most cases. If you have placed at least one order online, you can look for any order made in the past 13 months by clicking Order History & Tracking in the Manage My Account section of the site.
Original packaging required Returns must contain all original packing materials (including box), UPC codes on the box, all product documentation, parts, and accessories.

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Checked against the retailer's published policy. Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policies change without notice. Confirm the current policy with the retailer before you buy.