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Page 8 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, December 30-January 5, 2021 Hunters and fi shermen will tell you about the importance of confi dence. It is really a major part of the battle when it comes to patience and persistence. For instance, if I know I have always caught fi sh in a certain area; I will fi sh that area slower and with a greater awareness of an imminent bite. I also must have confi dence in the bait I'm using. It can be the latest and greatest invention, but without my added confi dence it's most likely to fi nd an unused section in the bottom of my tackle box. And what can I say about confi dence when it comes to boredom? The two cannot survive together. One will always push the other into the corner of the boat. In hunting, confi dence comes from knowing you are in the right place and that at any time you might have the opportunity for a shot. It causes you to get to the woods early, stay late, and forgo lunch. Confi dence brings excitement. What we all must remember, however, about confi dence is that it is the byproduct of something else – knowledge. Confi dence can never stand on its own. It must have something to prop it up. That something is knowledge. Therefore, if our knowledge is unfounded then our confi dence will be as well. You can see how important it is then, to know the truth. In hunting, the scenario might go like this. We set a stand in the same place we did last year without scouting. Last year the acorns were plentiful and the deer abundant. We get to the stand before light, excited about the possibilities. Our confi dence is out the roof. As daylight exposes the trees around us, we begin to gaze at each one and fi nd out none have acorns. Immediately, the confi dence we had earlier now becomes doubt, discouragement, and distrust. No matter how much confi dence we may have in that area, the truth says different. As a Christian my confi dence doesn't need to come from the circumstances or situations around me. If I were to only look at the bad things that happen to me from an earthly perspective, I would have no confi dence in my ability to overcome. And conversely, when good things happen, I would have the needed confi dence to continue. But my confi dence must come from something less fi ckle than the good or bad circumstances around me. It must come from the truth about God found in the scriptures. If you and I will look at the events in our lives in the light of scripture, we can have confi dence no matter where…. By By Gary Miller Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ Contact me to speak at your next event. www.outdoortruths.org gary@outdoortruths.org GARY MILLER GARY MILLER NO MORE ROBERT H. LUTZ Attorney At Law 704-600-6003 • 704-600-6004 www.rlutzlaw.com WE CAN HELP STOP FORECLOSURES! WE CAN HELP STOP FORECLOSURES! OVERWHELMING CREDIT CARD DEBT! OVERWHELMING CREDIT CARD DEBT! 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Stores are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented. While most retailers do offer refund and exchange programs, policies vary greatly from one store to another. Fortunately for shoppers, one positive outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic is that many retailers have become more lenient in their return policies. But be sure to double check policies this holiday season, even if you are familiar with the brand, as stores can change their policies whenever they want. The following tips should help your holiday returns run more smoothly. Get to know store policies. Before you make a purchase, find out if the store has a return policy and, if so, how it works. Understand that many retailers change their policies for the holiday season. If the store does allow returns or exchanges, find out if you will need to pay a restock fee. Ask the seller if they offer cash refunds, exchanges, or only store credit. Store policies are usually posted at the check-out counter or printed on the back of receipts. Understand online store return policies. If you are shopping online, search for the seller's return policy and read it through before clicking "buy." Find out if they accept returns or exchanges, and who pays the shipping when an item is returned. In some cases, you can save on shipping fees by returning an online purchase to the local brick-and-mortar store. Get the details on a product's warranty. Most electronics and home appliances come with warranties that are to be fulfilled with the manufacturer, not the retailer. Find out how returns and repairs are handled if an item stops working or needs replacement parts. Will the retailer ship the item to the manufacturer for you? Or will you need to deal with the manufacturer directly? Knowing the answers will leave you well-prepared for any future issues. Keep your receipt and packaging. Most stores will only accept returns and exchanges if you can present the item with its receipt and original packaging. Always include a gift receipt with items you give and hold on to any gift receipts you receive. Bring your ID. To avoid holiday return scams, many stores ask to see your ID when you return an item. Sometimes retailers require you to bring your ID and the original form of payment. If this is the policy of the store where your gift is from, you may need the assistance of the gift giver to be reimbursed. Make returns in a timely fashion. Almost all return policies are valid during a specific time. Some stores modify their return period during the holidays, so don't risk missing your chance to make your return. Take the item back to the store without delay. Better Business Bureau's Guide to Gift Cards: Whether you're buying a gift card online or grabbing one off the shelf at a store, shop carefully to make sure you're not falling for a scam. 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