I've never bought anything at a Nordstrom's. I had my family with me to go out to do some Christmas shopping. I was stopped at the door at Nordstrom's and was asked for my invitation to shop or if I had a Nordstrom's credit card. I had neither. I understand special promos for cardholders but we weren't even let in to look around. I can say we're in no danger of opening up a Nordstrom's line of credit or purchasing anything from this chain.