For more information on the CertifiChecks bankruptcy and WBBA redemption process, go to the WBBA Website.

CertifiChecks Redemption

Dear WBBA guests:

We want it to be made perfectly clear that CertifiChecks has swindled us as well as you. The WBBA and its member inns have not received any of the funds for the unredeemed certificates. We have done nothing wrong or unethical and our organization bears none of the legal liability in this unfortunate situation.


So ... are we stupid to be cleaning up CertifiCheck's mess? Quite possibly! You know what they say ... "No good deed ever goes unpunished."


But seriously, our fellow innkeepers and we are trying to make the best of a bad situation by meeting guests halfway. We do so voluntarily and genuinely out of the goodness of our hearts, with the intent of fostering good will. So please don't complain to any of us about our terms or blame those of us who have ventured to make this generous gesture. Yes, we fully realize you may be redeeming gift certificates at a loss. So are we. Another option is to try to get your money back from CertifiChecks on your own.


By agreeing to accept Certifichecks (we won't be getting reimbursed for them) we are letting guests stay with us at our own expense or slightly above our operating costs. We will be making a profit of next to nothing on most stays.

In order for us to remain financially viable, we must keep our weekends open for guests who will be paying us full price. That leaves plenty of weekdays for people to stay with us this spring and summer. We are extending this offer in good faith and with the hope of making Brambleberry B &B better known. It's truly a special place and we love what we do. We know once guests have stayed here they'll want to return again and again. And we hope they'll spread the word.

Best regards,
Chris and Sherry

 
 

Brambleberry B&B CertifiCheck redemption terms

-- We are redeeming CertifiChecks at 50% of face value for one-day stays and 100% of value for stays of two or more days. Value redeemed may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of your stay. Limit one certificate per visit.

-- Certficates are to be redeemed Monday through Thursday only (cannot be used Friday, Saturday or Sunday).

-- No cash back on any unused portion.

-- Normal room rates apply. CertifiChecks cannnot be combined with any other discounts or used toward the purchase of any packages or specials.

-- Only CertifiChecks designated specifically for the WBBA will be accepted.

-- Phone reservations only, please. No online reservations using CertifiChecks will be accepted.

-- Upon acceptance of your reservation, the certificates are to be mailed to us within 24 hours as your deposit. If you cancel, they will not be returned to you.

-- We request guests pay the balance of under $100 using cash or personal check. Credit cards will not be accepted.

-- CertifiChecks may not be used April 20-23, May 4-7 and June 1-4.

-- Alternately, we are accepting Frequent Sleeper Discount cards good for 20% off our room rates. Guests may combine this card with our multiple day discount special for additional savings! This card may not be used weekends (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) during September and October. We will accept Frequent Sleeper Cards until Dec. 30.

-- Our participation in the CertifiChecks program ends Aug. 20, 2009 or earlier if we have committed to financing as many guest stays as we feel we can afford to. If you wish to stay with us we suggest you reserve soon. Guests may reserve rooms in advance, but not for stays beyond Aug. 20.

-- Contact the innkeeper if you have any questions. Call (608) 525-8001.