So basically you don't have an answer? It's silly for retailers to give out rewards points before the window on returns closes because for sure some people will gain and use the points then return the figure they "purchased" to earn those points. I am surprised someone would complain about that policy. Kinda like those complaining about sideshow closing to loophole that allowed people to earn points on gift cards
I know some places give points out right away and if the item is returned and points were already spent they will reduce the refund by the amount of missing points. I wish sideshow would do it that way.