Are Borders gift cards still valid?

Earlier this week, a federal judge in Manhattan ruled that holders of Borders gift cards — some $210 million worth — are out of luck. The bookseller closed its last store in late 2011, and now its outstanding gift cards are finally, officially worthless.

Can you use Barnes and Noble gift cards anywhere else?

Except as otherwise stated below, Gift Cards can be used at any Barnes & Noble store nationwide and at BN.com. They can also be used at any Barnes & Noble College or Bookstar location. Maintenance, dormancy or service fees do not apply to balances on Gift Cards.

Is Borders still a store?

It appears to be all over for the Borders bookselling chain. The company will be liquidated — meaning sold off in pieces — and almost 11,000 employees will lose their jobs. The chain’s 400 remaining stores will close their doors by the end of September.

Did Barnes and Noble buy Borders?

Rival bookseller Barnes & Noble acquired Borders’ trademarks and customer list. By the end of December 2009, Borders employed an estimated 1,150 across its UK stores, which went into bankruptcy administration before the end of 2009.

Are there any Waldenbooks stores left?

Waldenbooks, operated by the Walden Book Company, Inc., was an American shopping mall-based bookstore chain and a subsidiary of Borders Group….Waldenbooks.

Is Barnes and Noble still in business?

It is a Fortune 1000 company and the bookseller with the largest number of retail outlets in the United States. As of July 7, 2020, the company operates 614 retail stores in all 50 U.S. states. Barnes & Noble operates mainly through its Barnes & Noble Booksellers chain of bookstores.

How do I redeem a gift card on Barnes and Noble?

Applying Gift Cards During Checkout

1. Add items to your Shopping Bag and proceed to Checkout.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the Checkout page and click “Add/Edit” next to Apply B&N Gift Cards and Kid’s Club Reward Certificates .
3. Type your Gift Card Number and PIN in the appropriate fields, then click “Apply”.

Can I use Barnes and Noble gift card at Starbucks?

While your Barnes & Noble gift card won’t work at a stand-alone Starbucks, you can use your gift card at any Starbucks within a Barnes & Noble bookstore. The barista will deduct the amount of your purchase from your gift card and return the card to you.

How did Borders go out of business?

Yesterday, Borders (BGPIQ) finally gave up. After not finding a buyer, the financially-strapped bookstore chain decided to close. The fire sale could happen as soon as Friday. The economic climate and the digital book push both hurt a company that was traditionally an also-ran next to Barnes & Noble (BKS).

Is borders the same as Barnes and Noble?

Barnes & Noble welcomes Borders®, Waldenbooks®, Brentano’s®, and all their customers to discover their next great read at Barnes & Noble, the nation’s largest retail bookseller.

Why are Borders going out of business?

The stores tended to be too big and too expensive, in terms of overhead. The company cited its expansion strategy as problematic in its February 2011 bankruptcy filing. It noted that it had signed too many 15- to 20-year leases, making it harder to shed unprofitable locations. And there were many.

Is it true that Barnes and Noble took over borders?

We cannot honor Borders gift cards, and we regret any misunderstanding. Barnes & Noble did not take over Borders’ stores or business. Following Borders’ bankruptcy filing in 2011, Barnes & Noble did purchase Borders’ customer listing and other intellectual property, which is the source of the confusion.

Is it possible to redeem a Borders gift card?

As of 2015, it is not possible to redeem gift cards from the Borders bookstore chain, as Consumerist reports. In October 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case filed on behalf of Borders gift card holders who lost the value of their cards after Borders declared bankruptcy in 2011.

Where can I use my Barnes and noble gift card?

Unlike other Gift Cards, Barnes & Noble.com gift certificates can only be used online at BN.com. To obtain your balance on a Barnes & Noble.com gift certificate, please call 1-800-THE-BOOK. ©2017 Barnes & Noble Marketing Services LLC.

When did Borders gift cards go into liquidation?

The company’s liquidation plan specified that gift card holders had until June 1, 2011, to file a claim in the bankruptcy, but no claims were filed. Attorneys for the cardholders argued that Borders did not adequately publicize this method of recovering card value.