[MRock]

The decline in sales has another factor I have not seen anyone mention yet. The damn card companies are reducing the limits on everyones cards. I had it happen to me this week. Pissed me off. I have a card I've been paying 3x the minimum required for the last 6 months. My goal was to clear it off, then use it for Christmas purchases. To make a long story short, perfect pmt history, never late, reduced my purchasing power by 5k. I just might cut the f'ing card up ...