{"id":16070,"date":"2024-12-06T10:38:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T10:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.directfromitaly.it\/wine-returns-the-hidden-side-that-makes-e-commerce-different-from-amazon\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:34:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:34:59","slug":"wine-returns-the-hidden-side-that-makes-e-commerce-different-from-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.directfromitaly.it\/en\/wine-returns-the-hidden-side-that-makes-e-commerce-different-from-amazon\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine returns? The hidden side that makes e-commerce different from Amazon"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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On Amazon, returns are the norm: more than 17 percent of online purchases are returned<\/b>, with peaks exceeding 30 percent in areas such as fashion. In the world of wine<\/b>, however, this reality does not exist: returns are virtually nonexistent<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n

But why this marked difference? And how can wineries exploit this uniqueness, in a world where <\/span> <\/span>e-commerce is gaining more and more ground<\/b><\/a>,<\/span> to provide a flawless shopping experience and build a trusting relationship with their customers?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How many returns are there in the wine industry?<\/b><\/b><\/h3>

In our experience, returns for unsatisfactory purchase are extremely rare: they account for less than 0.01% of orders<\/b><\/strong>.<\/b> Most returns occur because of product damage in transit. In these cases, in 99% of situations, customers prefer to receive a new shipment rather than a refund. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why are returns in wine different from Amazon’s?<\/b><\/h3>

The very nature of wine makes returns significantly different from other products sold online:<\/span><\/p>

  • Perishability<\/b>: Wine is a product that is sensitive to storage conditions such as temperature, humidity and light. A return carries risks of damage that the buyer is unlikely to take. <\/span><\/li>
  • Complex logistics<\/b>: Wine requires specific packaging and specialized transportation to ensure product integrity, making the return process burdensome and complicated.<\/span><\/li>
  • Purposeful<\/b> purchases: People who buy wine, especially from abroad, make a thoughtful choice based on product knowledge or careful research, reducing the risk of dissatisfaction compared to impulse purchases.<\/span><\/li>

  • Customs issues<\/b>: Wine, being subject to international regulations, requires scrupulous customs management. In the case of returns, the management of excise taxes, duties and import\/export regulations can be an additional obstacle, increasing costs and management time for wineries. <\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    How to manage wine returns strategically?<\/b><\/b><\/h3>

    Although returns are a rarity, it is critical to know how to handle them efficiently to strengthen customers’ trust in the brand and maintain an excellent level of service.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    When is a return not accepted?<\/b><\/b><\/h3>

    Not all returns may be approved. Here are some instances when they may be rejected: <\/span><\/p>

    • Broken seal or open bottle<\/b>: An opened wine is not returnable.<\/span><\/li>
    • Improper storage<\/b>: Damage resulting from improper storage conditions by the customer.<\/span><\/li>
    • Subjective reasons<\/b>: Complaints related solely to personal taste or differences in expectations.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      For disappointing purchase<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h5>
      1. Report<\/b>: The customer indicates an intention to make a return.<\/span><\/li>
      2. Case Evaluation.<\/b>: It is checked whether the request is justified; if so, the return is approved.<\/span><\/li>
      3. Specialized Transportation<\/b>: Returns are paid for by the customer, ensuring that the product is handled properly.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        1. Reporting<\/b>: Often the damage is reported by the carrier; in other cases the customer reports the problem.<\/span><\/li>
        2. Intervention<\/b>: The customer is asked whether they would like to receive the product again or prefer a refund.<\/span><\/li>
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          Retaining customers to reduce returns<\/b><\/b><\/h3>

          Offering targeted recommendations on the site and sending personalized suggestions facilitates customer choice, reducing the risk of dissatisfaction<\/b><\/strong>. Each bottle delivered represents an opportunity to establish a lasting relationship with the customer, eliminating the risk of return and increasing the likelihood of repurchase. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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          Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>

          For wine e-commerce, returns should be the exception, not the rule.<\/b> By focusing on quality sales, transparent policies and efficient customer support, wineries can turn every sale into a lasting relationship. However, adopting clear policies is not enough; accurate document and customs management is essential.<\/b> Customs problems, in fact, can pose a far greater risk than a simple return<\/u>, with serious consequences such as fines, delays or blockages in distribution. <\/p>

          Only with a comprehensive and professional approach that integrates quality, compliance and transparency<\/b> can e-commerce success be ensured<\/b> and the work of wineries be enhanced.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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