Price-matching policies at Best Buy, Walmart, Target and other major retailers

Many retailers offer price-matching promises to keep shoppers from buying elsewhere, and the guide compiles the policies of several major chains. Each retailer sets its own rules and restrictions, so shoppers are urged to read the linked policy pages carefully before relying on them. Amazon does not price match at all, though its liberal return policy lets buyers return an item and repurchase it where it is cheaper. Target no longer matches identical items sold by outside retailers like Amazon, only prices at its own site, local stores, or Target Circle deals, and it extended its window for holiday purchases. The article also notes that wholesale and marketplace sellers such as Costco often offer no protection, and that asking a customer service representative directly can occasionally yield an exception.