2009.03.13
Plan 9 still taking gift certificates and credits
It's not always certain that a retailer will accept gift cards during a store closing sale.
But don't worry if you're holding onto a Plan 9 Music gift certificate or store credit. You still can use them at the Roanoke Plan 9 store before March 29, its closing day.
The Richmond-based music retailer said Thursday that it will close its Roanoke store in the Grandin Village. It's also closing a Harrisonburg store this month. Here's the story with more details.
A news release from Plan 9 says gift certificates and store credits will be redeemed through the end of the liquidation sale. After the Roanoke store closes, other Plan 9 locations will honor these gift certificates and credits.
Also, Plan 9 will continue to buy CDs, DVDs and LPs at the Roanoke store until it shuts its doors.
Jim Bland, owner of Plan 9, told me Thursday that leftover inventory from the Roanoke store will be sent to the chain's four remaining stores in Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg and Winston-Salem, N.C.
Oh no, I didn't know Plan 9 was closing! I love that place.
Comment by Jessica — March 13, 2009 @ 3:52 pm
This is good news. It looks like so far this year, most retailers that have gone bankrupt or have downsized are still honoring gift cards. After the bad experience with the Sharper Image and Bombay Company and the backlash that came with it, it appears retailers are now more sensitive to how they treat gift card holders in times of trouble. For more on this, see my blog post here - http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/bankruptcy-gift-cards-state-attorney-generals-can-help/
Comment by GiftCardBlogger — March 14, 2009 @ 11:21 am
They are making a BIG mistake in closing this store! With Re-play closing some its stores in Roanoke there is a need for this type of business. My biggest problem with Grandin Village is the parking. The owners should look at another location in Roanoke or maybe sell it to someone who can make it successful.
Comment by Joe — March 14, 2009 @ 12:47 pm