I just recently tried to replace a broken 10MM socket at Lowe's the service desk asked for a receipt. I told the young girl that I had had the the socket longer than she had been on the earth, she saw no humor in that. In the end I bought a new socket and promptly returned the broken one, now I have 2 new 10MM sockets....
She may not have but I certainly did!
Did you know that Lowe’s has veteran military discounts (10%) and if you have and use your “My Lowes” card you don’t need any receipts for returns (I know, you didn’t buy it there).