How to track warranty and return deadlines
A simple routine so you never miss a return window or let a warranty expire unnoticed.
Why deadlines get missed
Return windows are short and differ by store and product, while warranties run for months or years. Nothing reminds you when either is about to end, so people usually discover a missed deadline only when something breaks or they want to return it.
A simple routine that works
When you buy something, record four things right away: the purchase date, the store, the return deadline, and the warranty length. Then set a reminder a few days before the return window closes and another before the warranty ends. Check the store's own return policy, because it can differ from what you assume.
What to track beyond the date
Keep the receipt image, the serial number, and any extended warranty or protection plan with the same entry. If you later sell or claim, everything is already attached.
Do it once, not by memory
Calendar events and notes work, but they separate the dates from the receipts. A single place that holds the receipt, the deadlines, and the reminders removes the manual steps.
KeepSlip reads the date and store from a scanned receipt, tracks return and warranty deadlines, and sends reminders before they expire. It syncs privately through your own iCloud account on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.