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Hamilton Carvalho · 12 August 2008, 02:25 AM

Hollywood Video
Levitz
Sharper Image
Performance Team Freight
Linens n Things
Circuit City
Bed, Bath and Beyond

If you have gift cards from the above list use them ASAP, they will not be valid for much longer. P.S. Sharper Image is no longer accepting gift cards.

redshirt1957 · 12 August 2008, 02:32 AM

Ouch! Big box retailers really put a hurt on the last three. I don't keep up with this stuff much anymore, but I am surprised not to find Toys r Us on the list. Funny thing is that Wal-Mart is now downsizing their electronic lines.

diversified · 12 August 2008, 06:09 AM

5 of those companies closely associated with the housing industry. A bit of an eye opener, but no big shock.

Letsgodiving · 12 August 2008, 06:14 AM

Is it official that Circuit City has filed? There has been a lot of talk about it lately but I haven't seen anything stating it as a fact. They started here in Richmond so it is shame to hear this.

Goodwatch · 12 August 2008, 06:26 AM

The Sharper Image as well? There's website now has puzzling message. "Sorry to keep you in the dark". But for some years now, their offerings are less than 'sharp', I must admit. Not the cool gadgets they used to sell

redshirt1957 · 12 August 2008, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by diversified

5 of those companies closely associated with the housing industry. A bit of an eye opener, but no big shock.

Makes you wonder how well they were run during the boom times since they are unable to weather the downtimes. I have done business with both BBB and L&T and they have been in a slow decline since 2002, even when times were good in the housing industry. Just thinking?

Markg · 12 August 2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamilton Carvalho

Hollywood Video
Levitz
Sharper Image
Performance Team Freight
Linens n Things
Circuit City
Bed, Bath and Beyond

If you have gift cards from the above list use them ASAP, they will not be valid for much longer. P.S. Sharper Image is no longer accepting gift cards.

sharper image stopped taking gift cards months ago when they first starting consolidating their stores....

jasonbellevue · 12 August 2008, 07:52 AM

Thanks for the heads up, Hamilton. We have one unused one for Linens N Things.

Green Sub · 12 August 2008, 08:06 AM

Thanks for posting.

Carolina · 12 August 2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Makes you wonder how well they were run during the boom times since they are unable to weather the downtimes. I have done business with both BBB and L&T and they have been in a slow decline since 2002, even when times were good in the housing industry. Just thinking?

I go into BB & B once in a while, but honestly - their prices are always 10 - 20% higher than other places (Target, Walmart). I only make a purchase if I happen to have on of their 20% off coupons.

Hatchet · 12 August 2008, 10:20 AM

I can't stand any of those places. My guess is that most people felt the same way.

Boopie · 12 August 2008, 02:31 PM

Our mall's Sharper Image store closed a couple of months ago. Two local Levitz stores have been gone for several months.

I'm surprised to see Bed, Bath & Beyond on that list. Despite the funny discussion of the store in "Old School," they did sell some things that I found useful for the home.

12 August 2008, 02:25 AM	#1
Hamilton Carvalho Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,225	The following companies just filed for Bankruptcy Hollywood Video Levitz Sharper Image Performance Team Freight Linens n Things Circuit City Bed, Bath and Beyond If you have gift cards from the above list use them ASAP, they will not be valid for much longer. P.S. Sharper Image is no longer accepting gift cards.

12 August 2008, 06:14 AM	#4
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Is it official that Circuit City has filed? There has been a lot of talk about it lately but I haven't seen anything stating it as a fact. They started here in Richmond so it is shame to hear this. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

12 August 2008, 06:26 AM	#5
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	The Sharper Image as well? There's website now has puzzling message. "Sorry to keep you in the dark". But for some years now, their offerings are less than 'sharp', I must admit. Not the cool gadgets they used to sell __________________ Member# 127

12 August 2008, 07:52 AM	#8
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Thanks for the heads up, Hamilton. We have one unused one for Linens N Things. __________________

12 August 2008, 10:20 AM	#11
Hatchet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 444	I can't stand any of those places. My guess is that most people felt the same way. __________________ And I say, "Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know." And he says, "Oh, uh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness." So I got that goin' for me, which is nice. --Carl Spackler in Caddyshack

12 August 2008, 02:32 AM	#2
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Ouch! Big box retailers really put a hurt on the last three. I don't keep up with this stuff much anymore, but I am surprised not to find Toys r Us on the list. Funny thing is that Wal-Mart is now downsizing their electronic lines.

12 August 2008, 06:09 AM	#3
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	5 of those companies closely associated with the housing industry. A bit of an eye opener, but no big shock.

12 August 2008, 08:06 AM	#9
Green Sub Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Barry Location: Acworth, GA USA Posts: 622	Thanks for posting.

12 August 2008, 02:31 PM	#12
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	Our mall's Sharper Image store closed a couple of months ago. Two local Levitz stores have been gone for several months. I'm surprised to see Bed, Bath & Beyond on that list. Despite the funny discussion of the store in "Old School," they did sell some things that I found useful for the home.

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