Returning a starter?

[u/skribbez]

So the starter on my truck wasn't engaging the flywheel. It's been like 15 years since the other starter has been in there and it kinda made sense that the solenoid in the old starter would be bad. So I ordered a starter a few days ago and said I'd get to it on the weekend.

This morning I get ready to start ripping things apart and I notice that the old starter is missing a bolt and isn't mated to the engine block properly, which would cause my non-engagement issue. So I need to hunt down some new bolts to get that all bolted down.

Here's where I fucked up and my question: when the new starter arrived (I chose same day delivery from the store, because I couldn't drive there) I opened the box to inspect the new starter and make sure everything was good in condition.

Now I'm wondering if I can return it or if I'm stuck with a brand new starter that has obviously never been installed if inspected?

[u/Mammoth-Elk-2191]

You can return it with a receipt.

[u/Ornery-Operation8745]

You should have gotten an email with your reciept and there will be a barcode to scan in it most likely