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Sears and Kmart to Offer Consumer Gold Buyback Program

 Sears and Kmart Announce Consumer Gold Buyback Program Powered by Pro Gold
                                  Network

    HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Sears Holdings is proud
to announce the introduction of a consumer gold buyback program, powered by
Pro Gold Network, available at all Sears and Kmart Fine Jewelry Counters.

    Consumers looking to sell their gold or silver items can now do so by
utilizing convenient ProKits, available in the Jewelry Department at their
local Sears or Kmart store.

    "We are happy to partner with The Pro Gold Network to provide a great
service to our customers who have been asking for a secure way to exchange
their gold jewelry for cash," said Michelle Pearlman, Senior Vice President
and President of Jewelry at Sears Holdings. "Pro Gold Network is an
established leader with the expertise, knowledge, and resources to provide
our customer with the finest service and value in the industry."

    Pro Gold Network is setting the standard in the Precious Metals
marketplace. To that end, each facet of the program is designed to ensure
consumer satisfaction.



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    --  Each ProKit contains detailed instructions, a simple form, and prepaid
        shipping envelope.
    --  Each ProKit is fully insured for up to $750.00.
    --  ProKits can be tracked at http://sears.goprogold.com or
        http://kmart.goprogold.com or with the help of a highly trained Customer
        Service Representative at 877-624-6295.
    --  Consumers will receive their settlement value by e-mail or phone and
        they can accept or decline their settlement offer before payment is
        issued.
    --  In the event a consumer decides not to accept the offer, items will be
        returned immediately free of charge.
    --  Pro Gold Network offers an industry-leading 30-day Satisfaction
        Guarantee.
    About Sears, Roebuck and Co.

    Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings
Corporation (Nasdaq: SHLD), is a leading broadline retailer providing
merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of
home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more
than 2,300 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and
Canada, which includes approximately 929 full-line and approximately 1,200
specialty stores in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of
merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty
catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands
including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End -- among the most
trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company is the nation's
largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls
made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck Web site at
http://www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at
http://www.searsholdings.com.

    About Pro Gold Network

    Pro Gold Network, a Madison Heights, Michigan based company, has been a
leader in precious metal recovery for over thirty years. It is a member in
good standing of the Better Business Bureau, as well as the Jewelers
Vigilance Committee.


SOURCE Sears, Roebuck and Co.





 

 
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