BBB provides consumers with tips as holiday gift exchanges commence

An inevitable part of the holiday season is sending items back or exchanging gits that you receive.

The Better Business Bureau has some tips for consumers to hopefully minimize distress.

The BBB advises you to ask stores about return policies, ask for a gift receipt and enclose it with the gift, and be sure to save your receipt.

As always, consumers can learn how to protect themselves by calling 888-996-3887 for BBB Business Profiles, or by visiting bbb.org.