While liquidating, the store won't accept gift card. Till this day, she still has this piece expensive plastic and doesn't know what to do with it. The store won't give her money back. In this bad economy, just warm you all cuties watch out for the gift card especially from those stores whcih may bankrupt. There are lots of conditions hold for the gift card in the fine print. Just don't want any cuties get hurt. Let's have happy holiday.

wow I'd probable put a ribbon on it & wear it around my neck if I had that much tied up n it. A good thing u r doing Soi n reminding Q.Ts to watch where they put their money. *4U

Thank you for this very timely reminder. Hugs n roses, Meganne

It's a wise advice, SSarner. Thanks for sharing.

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by ssarner 21 Nov 2008

I am not sure in Australia will be the same as in the US. Never hurt to be too careful.

My heartbreak was that Mother's Cookies shut down. When I heard, I bought up all I could find. Just think, never to have those delicious taffy cookies or sugar wafers again. There even won't be circus cookies for the kids! (sigh)

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by ssarner 21 Nov 2008

I had Mrs Field 4 cookies recipes. If you need them, please let me know. Not sure Mother's Cookies is the same as Mrs. Field cookies.

that is so bad...so unfair and really so sad,like anyone can afford to lose $$$...but thanks for the info-certainly something to think about...*4u

that is very sad, but if somebody give me a card I run to the store and go shopping....Wishing you a very happy and safe Holidays...Thanks to God for all His blessings. Amen. ****

This is a point to bring up. Thank you for bringing it all of our attention. *

Many of the stores listed do not surprise me at all.I did not see many people in some of them, before the economy changed. Some of these stores have been in a state of decline for a long time, or hurt by mergers, or poor customer service. There is too much competition, with many huge chains forcing others out. It has been this way for years; just got a lot worse. The quality of many goods has also declined, might as well get the best price. The Internet has also really hurt a lot of traditional stores, and it is also hard to compete with places like Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. After the holidays, I am afraid many more may join the list.

thank you for the post!! and the list!!

Just give cash instead. :) I personally don't like to give gift cards, seems so impersonal, but occasionally have. It's good to know the risk, never though about it before. Thanks for giving all the cuties the heads up!

I got this in an email the other day.

List of Store Closings---

It seems there are lots of stores that are closing due to the "recession"
and the fact that people are not shopping. If you have any "gift cards"
from these stores, make sure you use them, or you will lose them !

Watch those store money cards and gift cards.. and credit slips! Stores that
informed the Security Exchange of closing plans between October
2008 and January 2009.

Circuit City stores... most recent (? how many)
Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide are to be shut
Lane Bryant,, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine's to close 150 store nationwide
Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January
Cache will close all stores
Talbots closing down all stores
J. Jill closing all stores
GAP closing 85 stores
Footlocker closing 140 stores more to close after January
Wickes Furniture closing down
Levitz closing down remaining stores
Bombay closing remaining stores
Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January.
Whitehall closing all stores
Piercing Pagoda closing all stores
Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January.
Home Depot closing 15 stores 1 in NJ ( New Brunswick )
Macys to close 9 stores after January
Linens and Things closing all stores
Movie Galley Closing all stores
Pacific Sunware closing stores
Pep Boys Closing 33 stores
Sprint/ Nextel closing 133 stores
JC Penney closing a number of stores after January
Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores.
Wilson Leather closing down all stores
Sharper Image closing down all stores
K B Toys clo sing 356 stores
Loews to close down some stores
Dillard's to close some stores.

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by ssarner 21 Nov 2008

Thank you BabyRed.

by babyred 21 Nov 2008

You are welcome. I was going to post when I got it but forgot. Thank you for reminding me of this.

by americangirl 21 Nov 2008

Thank you for this list. *

by coco128 21 Nov 2008

thank you so much...very interesting

Very interresting reading! Thank You! PAt

I just overheard someone speaking about that today. Yes unfortunately gift cards to a specific merchant or store can be a risky investment in this economy. Perhaps it is a good thing and people will have to actually "think" of a gift to make or purchase, get back to the good ol' days! TYVM for bringing this to the attention of so many! xoxox*

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by ssarner 21 Nov 2008

Glad I am not the only one concern. Thank you for your echo.

Soi, thank you for this - I have received lots of emails concerning this in the last week or so - have lists of stores that will be closing, too. Be very careful.

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by ssarner 21 Nov 2008

If you don't mind to list those stores here, that would be wonderful gift to all the cuties. Thanks.

by misscharlie 21 Nov 2008

yes the list would be helpful!