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Post-Return Satisfaction & Process Feedback Survey

Measures customer satisfaction with return, refund, and exchange processes. Identifies specific friction points and captures qualitative feedback to guide operational improvements and reduce return-related churn.

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19 questions · ~9 min
Q01
Message

Welcome! Thank you for participating in this brief survey about your most recent return, refund, or exchange experience. Your responses are completely confidential and will be reported only in aggregate. There are no right or wrong answers — we want your honest opinions. This survey takes approximately 9 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and you may stop at any time.

Q02
Dropdown

When did you start your most recent return, refund, or exchange request?

  • Within the last 7 days
  • 8–14 days ago
  • 15–30 days ago
  • 31–60 days ago
  • More than 60 days ago
Q03
Opinion Scale

Overall, how easy or difficult was the return process?

Scale: 17
Min:Very difficultMax:Very easy
Q04
Opinion Scale

How satisfied are you overall with how your return was handled?

Scale: 17
Min:Very dissatisfiedMax:Very satisfied
Q05
Multiple Choice

Which aspects of the return process, if any, were frustrating? (Select all that apply.)

  • Finding return instructions
  • Eligibility or return window requirements
  • Fees or deductions
  • Printing a label or repackaging
  • Scheduling a drop-off or pickup
  • Shipping or transit time
  • Refund processing time
  • Communication or status updates
  • Customer support interactions
  • The outcome felt unfair
  • No notable issues
Q06
AI Interview

We'd like to understand more about your return experience. An AI moderator will ask you a couple of brief follow-up questions.

Q07
Dropdown

What is your age?

  • 18–24
  • 25–34
  • 35–44
  • 45–54
  • 55–64
  • 65+
  • Prefer not to say
Q08
Message

Thank you for completing this survey. Your feedback is valuable and will be used to improve the return and refund experience.

Q09
Multiple Choice

How did you primarily handle your most recent return?

  • Online returns portal
  • Contacted customer service (email, chat, or phone)
  • Mailed the item without using the portal
  • Dropped off at a carrier location or locker
  • Returned in store
  • I attempted a return but did not complete it
Q10
Opinion Scale

How would you rate the speed of your refund or exchange processing?

Scale: 17
Min:Very slowMax:Very fast
Q11
Opinion Scale

How likely are you to purchase from this company again, given your return experience?

Scale: 17
Min:Very unlikelyMax:Very likely
Q12
Long Text

Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or suggestions about your return experience.

Q13
Dropdown

How do you describe your gender?

  • Woman
  • Man
  • Non-binary
  • Prefer not to say
Q14
Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of your return?

  • Full refund to original payment method
  • Partial refund
  • Store credit or gift card
  • Exchange or replacement
  • Still waiting for resolution
  • Return was rejected or cancelled
Q15
Opinion Scale

How fair or unfair was the outcome of your return?

Scale: 17
Min:Very unfairMax:Very fair
Q16
Dropdown

Where do you live?

  • United States
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • European Union (EU/EEA)
  • Other
  • Prefer not to say
Q17
Dropdown

How long did it take to receive your refund or credit (if applicable)?

  • Same day
  • 1–3 days
  • 4–7 days
  • 8–14 days
  • 15–30 days
  • More than 30 days
  • Haven't received it yet
  • Not applicable
Q18
Opinion Scale

How clearly was the return policy communicated to you?

Scale: 17
Min:Not at all clearlyMax:Extremely clearly
Q19
Opinion Scale

How well were you kept informed about the status of your return?

Scale: 17
Min:Not at all wellMax:Extremely well

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

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