Can a store, Wal*Mart, refuse to take back a defective item because you have written your name on it?

yes- its not in original condition- check their return policy

If it was defective, why did you put your name on it?

Yep

I don't know. Check with them and see. Why write your name on something before you test to make sure it works?

Yep. its in the small print on the wall in their return policies. Wal mart doesnt have many standards, but messing up things that couldve been fixed and resold definately takes you off the refund list.

technically yes. if they do, then you can contact the manufacturer

sorry, you're out of luck. You could ask for a voucher for a discount on something else. Plead your case and be extra, extra nice. And don't get in a huff if they say no which will probably happen. Or go directly to the manufacturer. Moral of the story, you learned a lesson here. Wait till the paint dries before. Peace Jim .

lol, you want to return a defaced item? can you blame them? perhaps writing your name on it caused it to be defective.

Yes.