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Merchandise laid away at Kmart. Photo by Ann Dornfeld.

Merchandise laid away at Kmart. Photo by Ann Dornfeld.

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Layaway Revival

12/08/2008

Before there were credit cards, there was layaway. In fact, the concept of making payments on purchases was introduced as far back as the 19th century and gained popularity during the Great Depression. As the economy continues to melt down, holiday shoppers are warming up to the old tradition of layaway. Ann Dornfeld takes a look at the layaway revival.

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