Thread: Rei.......

OK, big picture, I did not want to start this thread and have it turn out to be a motorbikers vs REI/environmentalists....etc. I started it, soley based on a financial angle...and at seeing the high prices that REI was charging for some items, that can be bought elsewhere, for lower prices. I think the thread achieved its goal, with many replies giving me a heads up, where to get the same or equivalent products, at other businesses. I...

And while I'm at it I'll throw my old store into the mix: Bent Gate Mountaineering Especially if you are into the backcountry skiing scene.

Quote: Originally Posted by AKDuc Hello everybody. My name is Mark and I'm a long-time employee of REI. To the op, I looked at your profile to see what kind of bike you ride to make sure it was one of the "cheapest" motorcycles available. If it wasn't then I would ask why not if saving money is of paramount importance? But lo, another n00b who's not filled out their profile. Thats a great attitude you have there,...

Quote: Originally Posted by tlking6 I walked into an REI here in San Diego and had on a shirt, Fox or Thor or something with a dirt bike on it. I was looking for a good hydration backpack of some sort. I had questions and they wouldnt help me. I overheard their comments regarding my shirt and their assumption that I was personally destroying the enviroment. I am not one to normally jump on bandwagons and granted, it may have been the floor...

Quote: Originally Posted by tlking6 I walked into an REI here in San Diego and had on a shirt, Fox or Thor or something with a dirt bike on it. I was looking for a good hydration backpack of some sort. I had questions and they wouldnt help me. I overheard their comments regarding my shirt and their assumption that I was personally destroying the enviroment. haha, i got teh same thing last time I went there with my "Public land means...

You know, I have to agree. Someone who supposedly works for a business getting some comments from customers/potential customers who in turn bashes those very folks. Never dawned on him I am guessing that many of us don't need nor want something that cost a lot vs something very servicable at a much lower cost. Arrogance, perhaps, but certainly not very bright.

Quote: Originally Posted by SnowMule haha, i got teh same thing last time I went there with my "Public land means public access - I support motorized recreation" shirt. Evil eye from employees and customers alike. All I wanted was some smallish parts, camelbak valve, carabiners, rope, etc. Next stop was army-navy surplus. Half the price for the same stuff. And they have grenades, frag vests, mortar shells, knives, and gas masks I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Krabill Just look on Sierra Club's website to see who is supporting them and there it is . . REI And from your posting we must assume that you don't use a PC (Microsoft is listed) and you never ever use google (also listed), right?

Quote: Originally Posted by DougZ73 Appreciate all the input gents. The cheapy tent I have, I would have thought would have been garbage if it rained, BUT, it has survived some heavy rain, in a grass field, on two occasions now....and did not leak on me...which I was pretty impressed with. I guess, big picture..." you get what pay for, is a double edge sword"..meaning.....even though something is low priced...does not necessarily...

Hello everybody. My name is Mark and I'm a long-time employee of REI. Thank you to the majority who seem to be paying the compliments. I appreciate it. I'm also a KLR rider so to you other "cheap bastards" I say to you, as I also have to a few customers, it's all priorities. In other words we each decide what's important to us. And I try to say it and mean it in the nicest way possible. This sort of thread pops up...