[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Customer's Name] [Customer's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Refusal to Accept Late Return of Merchandise Dear [Customer's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address your recent request to return merchandise purchased from our store, [Store Name], located in Dallas, Texas. We appreciate your patronage and commitment to our products; however, we regret to inform you that we are unable to accept your late return. At [Store Name], we prioritize providing our customers with the highest quality products and excellent customer service. For this reason, we have implemented a return policy, which outlines the timeframe within which returns are accepted. According to this policy, customers must initiate the return process within [number of days] days of the purchase. Upon reviewing your request, we noted that [merchandise description] was purchased on [purchase date]. As per our records, this purchase occurred on [number of days] days ago, surpassing the acceptable return window. Unfortunately, we cannot make an exception in this particular case. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can sometimes deter customers from initiating a timely return. However, to ensure fairness to all our customers and maintain a consistent return policy, we are unable to accept your late return. We encourage you to review our return policy on our website or store premises to ensure that you are aware of the timeframe for future returns. Our aim is to provide you with the best shopping experience possible, and we genuinely value your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Please feel free to reach out to our customer service team at [customer service number] if you have any questions or require further clarification regarding our return policy. We are here to assist you in any way we can. Thank you again for choosing [Store Name]. We appreciate your continued support and hope to serve you in the future. Wishing you the best, [Your Name] [Title/Position] [Store Name] [Store Address] [City, State, ZIP Code]