Why did CompUSA stop selling gift certificates? Perhaps instead of putting the sales proceeds from the gift certificates in escrow, they invested the funds in a Risky Scheme. They then become "unfunded liabilities" (which is what accountants call them) if the money behind the gift certificates is lost. Keep an eye on the Security & Exchange Commission's EDGAR for any CompUSA filings, indicating any material change. http://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/webusers.htm Cheers! Dan -> Visit the Clinton Presidential Library at: <http://bop.library.net>