Exhibit 23(a)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 33-64345 of Sears, Roebuck and Co. on Form S-8 of our report dated February 7, 2000, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Sears, Roebuck and Co. for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2000.
 
 
 
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 14, 2000