A $1.5 Million Loss? Furniture Chain Says Football Promotion Was Actually a Big Win

Ohio store drew national attention with refund pledge if Buckeyes won

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When Ohio State won college football's championship game Monday night, it was obviously good news for fans back home. But it was especially good news for those who took part in a furniture promotion that ended up refunding $1.5 million back to the shoppers.

Fairborn, Ohio-based Morris Home Furnishings had pledged to pay for purchases made between Dec. 17 and Jan. 1, if Ohio State won by 7 or more points. (The team ended up winning 42-20.)

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