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Canadian Chain Closes, Taking Service Plans With It

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8 years ago

August 11, 2016

Some lifetime warranties don’t last a lifetime.

Canadian chain Ben Moss Jewellers has gone into creditor protection and is closing, and customers are learning that they won’t be benefiting from lifetime service plans they purchased from the company, according to Vancouver’s News 1130. The report says the company, which is liquidating all its assets and plans to be out of business by year’s end, sent a letter to customers telling them it would stop honoring the plans. The Better Business Bureau is telling customers they can file claims as creditors and perhaps get some money back, although that outcome is unlikely.

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This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”