Ever bought something from World Market, only to see it go on sale just days later?
That gorgeous new sofa or wall mirror doesn’t have to sting so much, though. With the World Market price adjustment policy, you can get the difference back and still end up paying the best price.
But like most retailer policies, this one also comes with a few rules, restrictions, and hoops you have to jump through to get a price adjustment refund.
We’ll explain how World Market’s price adjustment works, what qualifies, and how to request a refund. We’ll also introduce you to Settlemate, a price adjustment app that tracks price drops and automatically submits requests when you’re eligible.
What is a price adjustment?
A price adjustment is a refund of the difference between what you paid for an item and its new, discounted price. While it might seem odd that a retailer would hand money back after already making a sale, it actually works in their favor as well. Here’s why:
- Happy shoppers are more likely to come back
- Fair pricing builds trust and strengthens a brand’s reputation
- Customers feel more confident buying, knowing they won’t miss a future discount
- Price adjustments reduce returns, which saves retailers time and resources
That said, not every price drop qualifies for a refund. Retailers set clear eligibility rules, which typically revolve around:
If a retailer sells both online and in-store, you can often request a price adjustment either way, but the process might differ. Online purchases are typically handled through customer support, while in-store purchases are processed by store staff.
Good to know: Retailers don’t always call this kind of refund a price adjustment. It’s also labeled as price protection or a price guarantee at times.
How does the World Market price adjustment policy work?
World Market will issue a partial refund if the price of an item drops, but their policy comes with a few caveats:
- You must notice a lower price and submit your refund request within 10 days of your purchase.
- The discounted item must be identical to the one you bought.
- Clearance items and holiday-specific merchandise aren’t eligible.
How to request a World Market price adjustment
If your World Market purchase meets all the requirements, you can request a price adjustment by contacting customer service. There are two ways to reach them:
- Email them at customercare@worldmarket.com
- Give them a call at 1-877-967-5362
When you get in touch, make sure to explain why you want a price adjustment and provide key details about your purchase, including the item number, purchase date, and the price you paid. Having this information ready will help speed things along and make the process smoother.
What are the challenges of manual price adjustments?
Price adjustment refunds can seem like easy money, yet many shoppers don’t even try to claim them. Why is that? Here are the top five reasons:
- Short time windows: With only 7–10 days to catch a price drop, it’s easy to miss your chance.
- Customer service delays: Trying to get in touch with customer service reps can take a while, and it can even happen that you don’t get a response.
- Missing proof of purchase: Losing your receipt or misplacing your order confirmation can stop a request before it even starts.
- Confusing exclusions: Some retailers exclude clearance items, while others limit price protection to certain product categories. If you’re submitting multiple requests in different stores, you’ll likely lose track of what qualifies where.
- Incomplete requests: Missing details or an incomplete form may result in automatic rejection.
A price adjustment app like Settlemate can help address these challenges. It monitors price drops for all your purchases, not just World Market ones, keeps an eye on deadlines, and submits price adjustment requests on your behalf.
How Settlemate beats the refund window for you
Refund windows are short and strict. Settlemate Retail Savings Autopilot watches for drops and files before the clock runs out so that you recover what you’re owed instead of donating it back to the store.
How it works:
- You complete a once-off sync between your email and the Settlemate app for automatic receipt detection.
- We track eligible purchases against the relevant retailer’s refund window.
- We auto-submit requests through the approved channels for any items that have a price drop within the window.
- You see the confirmation and the credit back to your original payment method.
Sign up for Settlemate Retail Savings Autopilot to stop missing price-adjustment deadlines. Download the Settlemate app from the App Store or Google Play today.
Settlemate also offers a generous refund policy to make sure you earn more money than you invest. If the money you recover through price adjustment refunds within the first year of using the app doesn’t cover the subscription costs, you may be eligible for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cost Plus the same as World Market?
Yes, Cost Plus and World Market are two names for the same retailer, which is officially called Cost Plus World Market. If you see references to the Cost Plus World Market price adjustment policy, know it’s the same as the World Market price adjustment policy.
What items can't be returned to World Market?
World Market doesn’t accept returns for gift cards, personalized or monogrammed items, opened food or consumables, and damaged goods. Items that have an “online only” label must be returned by mail. You also have to stay within the store’s 60-day return window to request a refund or exchange.
Can you return a World Market item without a receipt?
You can return a World Market product without a receipt, but in that case, you can only get store credit or exchange it for another item. Full refunds to your original payment method are only issued if you have a receipt.
Which major retailers have price adjustment policies?
Plenty of big brands offer price adjustments. Check out our entire collection of store-specific guides:
