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I'm finally at the point where I'm going to be buying adult (non-Ikea) furniture for the first time. I'm talking specifically about Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, to Restoration Hardware level stuff, where I'll be paying $2,000 for a couch (instead of...
Started by Blackzilla on
, 15 posts
by 15 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at straightdope):
I have, however, kept my eyes open for sales need a couch now ) the better... .
Calif "grown-up" furniture and never haggled on the price.
This was at a Levitz Furniture in So.
To knock 5% off a sofa, loveseat, and two leather chairs .
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Was sent an email by a co-worker, interesting stuff.
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. In other words, don't buy or accept...
Started by grimtooth1 on
, 7 posts
by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at whalliance):
Hopefully anyone on here who works @ one of these stores is able to be as lucky.... .
I was lucky enough to be able to find a new better job though (recent college grad, so was just putting in time @ LNT) .
Yup, I worked at a Linens N Things here in Canada .
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THE FOLOWING STORES WILL BE CLOSING DUE TO THE ECONOMY IN 2008/9. I
SUGGEST IF YOU HAVE ANY STORE CREDITS THAT YOU CASH THEM IN AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE:
Ann Taylor closing 117 stores nationwide. A company spokeswoman said the
company hasn't revealed which...
Started by Redhen@webtv.net on
, 18 posts
by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
The local Levitz closures will follow not be immediately....
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Goodbye Levitz
The furniture brought Levitz to the forefront of the
furniture industry.
Income customers,
filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
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Ask your Facebook Friends
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On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:55:21 -0800, AnAmericanCitizen <NoAmnesty@earthlink.net
Depressing, but good to know.....
This may be a serious problem this year - if these stores are in
your area - it might pay not to buy their gift cards - but...
Started by AnAmericanCitizen on
, 17 posts
by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
Gift cards seem to be a popular gift for teachers, and... .
Something like 10% are never redeemed by the recipient.
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:46:52 -0800, SMS <scharf.steven@geemail.com
Gift card are a bad idea even when they're for stable companies .
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Subject: STORES CLOSING
In case you haven't seen this list:
Be cautious if you intend to give gift cards around the holidays, some
may not be honored after the holidays.
Stores that are planning to close after Christmas are still selling
the cards...
Started by gypsieland@gmail.com on
, 15 posts
by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
I have an
Ethan Allen bedroom set that....
I suppose someone
will come forth and fill the gap left by these businesses .
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:14:39 -0800 (PST), Papillon <papillon_socal@yahoo.com
Damn, that's a lot of well-established businesses .
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On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:41:27 -0700 (PDT), Stratum101 <j.collier@cross-comp.com
On Oct 24, 2:48 pm, "leanstothel...@democrat.com"
<leanstothel...@democrat.com
Oh, bullshit. Method is outline further below.
The SQL statement is
SELECT LastName...
Started by Stratum101 on
, 13 posts
by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
Stratum101 <j.collier@cross-comp.com
Yes....
On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:42:10 -0700 (PDT), "leanstotheleft@democrat.com" <leanstotheleft@democrat.com
On Oct 24, 7:41 pm, Stratum101 <j.coll...@cross-comp.com
Kalman was quite the hippie in the day .
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On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:25:29 -0500, "DoubleD" <thedewars@"bushisgone08"ameritech.net
US Store Closings - The
Latest Casualty Count
11-16-8
Watchout for these store money cards and gift cards...and credit slips.
Stores that informed the Security ...
Started by DoubleD on
, 39 posts
by 17 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 ....
So when are they gonna open up Thunderdome??
"DoubleD" <thedewars@"bushisgone08"ameritech.netnews:GY2Vk.5889$D32.358@flpi146.ffdc.sbc.com...
On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:30:31 -0800, "Willy Eye" <billyeye9@comcast.net
Damn .
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On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:23:15 -0800 (PST), Caysal <seaterra@yahoo.com
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...
Started by Caysal on
, 16 posts
by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
Or bedding or pots and pans or towels or
furniture? A great many on that list are not overpriced places.
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On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:01:01 -0400, "Rick Walker" <RW@WR.com
Here's a list of American Stores planning to close shortly after
Christmas - just in case anyone goes cross-border shopping. Circuit
City has "The Source" here in Canada, and who...
Started by Rick Walker on
, 40 posts
by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
Great % off everything!
On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03... .
<snip
Bargains be had there until they close though.
On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:15:27 -0500, "Peter" <no@mail.com
"Rick Walker" <RW@WR.comnews:4924b6ca$0$5457$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net.. .
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On Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:16:36 -0800 (PST), Sushi Fish <yellowtail_2005@yahoo.com
On Nov 24, 3:26 pm, Stray Dog <sdog2...@sdf.lonestar.org
there is an article that FED plans to use 7 trillions to bail out the
economy - today is holiday, but just...
Started by Sushi Fish on
, 5 posts
by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
Recent WSJ....
The bailout money is beyond my comprehension.
On Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:47:03 +0000, Stray Dog <sdog2008@sdf.lonestar.org
(see quoted material below)
Its going to be very bad but wait till after Jan 1, 2009, to get the whole
picture .
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