Yes I know of two Von Maurs in Ohio. One in Dayton (where I am) and another in Colombus. What you said is very true because my Von Maur carries brands that no other store in the area carries (Treesje, MBMJ, Rebecca Minkoff, Kooba, Botkier, Burberry, Junior Drake, etc.) So it takes a while for them to get marked down and even when they are it isn't much. I try to go in VM about once every two weeks to keep tabs on things. It's the only place I can see a lot of the bags I like in person.
Their credit card is lovely too, lol.