Exhibit 16 to Current Report on Form 8-K by Rag Shops, Inc. [Deloitte & Touche Letterhead] April 20, 2000 Securities and Exchange Commission Mail Stop 11-3 450 5th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read and agree with the comments in Item 4 of Form 8-K of Rag Shops Inc. dated April 18, 2000. Yours truly, DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP