# Return Cost

Under the Return Cost tab, you can configure how much return-related expenses Bloom should include in your cost calculations. This section is divided into two parts:

### 1. Return Shipping Cost

This defines how much you (as the store) are covering for shipping when a product is returned.

You can choose from:

* **Fixed rate per return**
  \
  Enter a flat amount you pay for each returned order.

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* **Percentage of order value**
  \
  Bloom will calculate the return shipping cost as a % of the order’s value

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* **Same as outbound shipping cost**\
  Return shipping will match whatever the customer paid for outbound shipping.
* **None**\
  Select this if you do not cover any return shipping costs.

After selecting an option, click Save.

### 2. Return Handling Cost

This defines how much you spend on processing returned items (e.g., inspection, repackaging, labor).

You can choose:

* **Handling cost per returned item**
  \
  A fixed cost for each item that gets returned.

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* **Same as outbound handling cost**\
  Uses the same handling cost you configured in the Order Handling section.
* **None**\
  Select this if you do not incur or want to track handling costs for returns.

Click Save after selecting your preferred option.

### Recalculate to Apply Costs

Once you finish setting up both Return Shipping Cost and Return Handling Cost, you must click the **Recalculate Return Cost button** (top right).


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