When Jane went shopping before Burning Man in 2012, she knew exactly what she was looking for in a tent. "I researched the most luxurious tent on the market," she wrote in an email, "and specifically, which large company had the best return policy. I knew that I was going to return the tent before I even made the purchase."

Why is this even a question?!? Of course its not ethical to buy something, trash it and then return it for a full refund.