[dee1940]

does anyone know how we can get a refund or maybe something to use our katie belles gift cards maybe towards a show at sharon. think they would at least put something in paper for the people that are holding gift cards how to get a refund of some sort.

[davem4616]

you should call the Villages Box Office....they were advertising Katie Belle shows

I'm sure that they'll be able to guide you

[billethkid]

Most gift cards are non refundable.
There should be a number on the card to call.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Most gift cards are non refundable.
There should be a number on the card to call.

The thing is though, most gift cards are non-refundable *because* they are useable.
They don't want people trading in a guaranteed sale for one company, into cash where they can spend at another company.

But if the company is out of business, that gift card can't be used anywhere at all and the money goes right into the company's pockets. Bankruptcy can protect the company and render those gift card debts invalid. I hope they'll honor the gift cards and allow them to be used elsewhere - but depending on the method of their closing, they might not have to.

[dee1940]

call box office numbers no one answers but left messages. no one returned anything. it is sad that they can do business this way. it is
nt that they are BROKE!!

[dee1940]

only number is katies belles number and it is the old number. left messages but nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[600th Photo Sq]

Originally Posted by dee1940

does anyone know how we can get a refund or maybe something to use our katie belles gift cards maybe towards a show at sharon. think they would at least put something in paper for the people that are holding gift cards how to get a refund of some sort.

Actually you might as well hang on to it, why ? Well it very well could be a " Collector Card " some day.

Hey frame it.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

its called unsecured credit, so don't expect any refunds, and especially any refunds after declaring bankruptcy. With gift cards, one should use them ASAP, because its dead money not appreciating in any way, and always subject to loss as unsecured credit.

good luck. . .

sportsguy

[ceebee]

Call the Villages Entertainment (352) 750-5411 and get your name on their list. They have not yet decided how this will be handled but promised to get back to me when a decision has been made.

[oneclickplus]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

its called unsecured credit, so don't expect any refunds, and especially any refunds after declaring bankruptcy. With gift cards, one should use them ASAP, because its dead money not appreciating in any way, and always subject to loss as unsecured credit.

good luck. . .

sportsguy

And, therein lies the problem with gift cards. They are a liability on the corporate balance sheet. Bankruptcy will wipe that away completely. Now, it's just a worthless piece of plastic. Never buy gift cards ... at least not store specific ones. If you don't know what to buy for a gift, consider using a generic (Visa) gift card that is good just about anywhere.

[stadry]

imo, gift cards are a legal scam

[bilcon]

Restaurants love you to buy gift certificates. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 20% never get redeemed and they have guarantee cash in hand.

[Bay Kid]

One of the many reasons I dislike gift cards.

[vintageogauge]

Did they file for bankruptcy or just close and in the process of liquidating assets?

[meridian5850]

Originally Posted by dee1940

call box office numbers no one answers but left messages. no one returned anything. it is sad that they can do business this way. it is
nt that they are BROKE!!

All the box offices have been closed. They open Monday morning 5/18/20.