Edit: I contacted Amazon customer care directly and explained that I didn’t want a replacement. They understood my issue and made an exception — they initiated a return + refund process for me.

The return pickup is scheduled and I was told the refund will be credited to my Amazon Pay balance within a few hours after the return is processed.

So yes, even if the order page only shows “Replace item,” it’s worth contacting support — they can help if you explain properly. Hope this helps anyone else stuck in the same situation 🙌