I purchased a 30GB video iPod from Best Buy a few months ago. I filled it with about 4,000 songs and put the movie 40 Year Old Virgin on it. After just 1 day, I realized that I really have no use for it, and went back to the store to return it. I got my money back, and all was well.

Then a day later I returned to Best Buy, went to the iPod area, and saw the iPod I had purchased 2 days ago back on the shelf, labeled as a ‘Open Item’ and marked down 20%. I could have then purchased it again loaded with my music for 20% off.

I tested this theory with various items from Routers to Video cards, all successful. A bit of a hassle, but worth saving ~$60 on an iPod.