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.
Sample questions
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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
Overall, how easy or difficult was the return process?
How satisfied are you overall with how your return was handled?
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
We'd like to understand more about your return experience. An AI moderator will ask you a couple of brief follow-up questions.
What is your age?
- 18–24
- 25–34
- 35–44
- 45–54
- 55–64
- 65+
- Prefer not to say
Thank you for completing this survey. Your feedback is valuable and will be used to improve the return and refund experience.
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
How would you rate the speed of your refund or exchange processing?
How likely are you to purchase from this company again, given your return experience?
Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or suggestions about your return experience.
How do you describe your gender?
- Woman
- Man
- Non-binary
- Prefer not to say
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
How fair or unfair was the outcome of your return?
Where do you live?
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- European Union (EU/EEA)
- Other
- Prefer not to say
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
How clearly was the return policy communicated to you?
How well were you kept informed about the status of your return?
What’s included
AI follow-ups
Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.
Attention checks
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AI-drafted copy
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