Seth was recently contacted by Buy.com and told that due to an error, an order he placed over a year ago had a balance due. They’ll be debiting his credit card “on or about 09/22/08.” Seth emailed them back to ask why they were just now settling the billing issue—surely it hadn’t taken them this long to notice it. Apparently, it had, and it’s not just Seth’s account that’s messed up.
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Rival Restaurants Say They Will Accept Bennigan's Gift Cards
By 8.7.08
Texas Roadhouse says that it will accept now-defunct Bennigan’s gift cards, even though the chain’s parent company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. We’re not sure if this offer applies to all Texas Roadhouse locations, so you’ll want to call first and confirm. The offer ends August 30th.
Use Your Gift Certificates: Linens 'N Things Expected To File Bankruptcy Tuesday
By 4.13.08
If, as the market price implies, Linens ‘n Things noteholders expect to recover just one-third of face value on their debt, woe to the equity holders, Apollo Management, National Realty & Development Corporation and Silver Point Capital. Their stock is almost sure to be wiped out.
FTC Cracks Down on Monthly Maintenance Fees on Gift Cards
By 3.26.07
Retailers love gift cards. They get your money up front, so they can earn interest on your “deposit.” Cards bring customers into the store, where they often spend more than gift card value. Other consumers will forget they have the card, and the retailer keeps the money without selling anything. Nice margins!
Ask The Fray: Where Can I Email Gift Certificates Anonymously?
By 12.15.06
Help reader OnoSideboard achieve the third level of tzedakah:
Amazon Trades You $30 for $99 of Diapers
By 2.16.06
Until Feb. 28 you can get a $30 Amazon.com gift certificate after making a $99-and-up Amazon.com order of Huggies brand products.
