I'm not sure what the latest is on Mervyns stores, but if they are still around and someone happens to have a store in their area, I have something for you. I have one Mervyns gift card that I purchased sometime in 2005 (I think) before all the Mervyns stores in Washington State closed. I've just been hanging on to it all these years; don't know why though. Now, I'll feel really stupid if all stores have closed... but here goes... I'm offering this $40 gift certficate absoultely free to the first person to express their interest, has a local Mervyns store, and promises to put it to good use.