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REI membership: is it worth it? - space-time - 05-22-2017
What's the deal with REI membership, is it worth it?
Thanks
Re: REI membership: is it worth it? - N-OS X-tasy! - 05-22-2017
Yes. It's a one-time fee for a lifetime membership and is very reasonable priced. Members receive a dividend each year on the purchases made at REI throughout the previous year; if you're the type to purchase lots of outdoor gear, your membership will pay for itself in no time.
REI also offers equipment rentals at some of its stores - not sure whether membership is required for this benefit.
Re: REI membership: is it worth it? - C(-)ris - 05-22-2017
Yes! It is a one time fee. Only members can buy scratch and dent gear. That has saved me thousands of dollars alone.
Re: REI membership: is it worth it? - rz - 05-22-2017
They just opened an REI close to my house. We went in and looked around. Lots of expensive stuff. If that's your cup of tea, I guess it might be worth it.
Re: REI membership: is it worth it? - Filliam H. Muffman - 05-22-2017
In the past only one person in a family needed to sign up, but they are the one to get any dividend checks in their name. It can be really handy if you have a store nearby to take advantage of the sales.
Re: REI membership: is it worth it? - Racer X - 05-23-2017
Yup, my family has had an REI card/membership since I was a little kid. I have a letter from them that when she passes, they will move her 4 digit number to me.
Yes, their stuff can be expensive, but they have great customer service, and a great return policy.
Re: REI membership: is it worth it? - vision63 - 05-23-2017
rz wrote:
They just opened an REI close to my house. We went in and looked around. Lots of expensive stuff. If that's your cup of tea, I guess it might be worth it.
I basically buy from the clearance racks.
Re: REI membership: is it worth it? - C(-)ris - 05-23-2017
rz wrote:
They just opened an REI close to my house. We went in and looked around. Lots of expensive stuff. If that's your cup of tea, I guess it might be worth it.
The REI brand gear is about half the price of name brands like North Face. Expensive? I suppose, but still a great value.
Re: REI membership: is it worth it? - NewtonMP2100 - 05-23-2017
....what about the Y....M.....C....A......???
Re: REI membership: is it worth it? - Racer X - 05-23-2017
It's fun to stay there. I keep hearing people singing their praises.
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