SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
September 15, 2000
FINGERHUT MASTER TRUST
FINGERHUT RECEIVABLES, INC.
(Originator of the Fingerhut Master Trust)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-45599 and 333-45611 41-1783128
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
4400 Baker Road, Suite F480, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
(Address of principal executive offices)
(952) 936-5035
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
FINGERHUT RECEIVABLES, INC.
Current Report on Form 8-K
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Ex. 20.a Series 1998-1 August Certificateholders'
Statement
Ex. 20.b Series 1998-2 August Certificateholders'
Statement
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FINGERHUT RECEIVABLES, INC.
By /s/Brian M. Szames
Brian M. Szames
President and Treasurer
Dated: September 15, 2000
