I would like to second that. I know that at times their prices are 
higher. But, the quality is good, and the return policy is VERY VERY 
liberal. (I have over used it!).


AZcachemeister wrote:
> REI is a Co-operative.
> As such, the members are the 'owners'.
> I have been a member since I was 15, which is 37 years of satisfaction.
>
> As a part owner, I take exception to being called a 'ripoff'!
>
> One of the things to be kept in mind when shopping at REI , is that 
> members get approximately 10% of their total purchases returned to 
> them in their yearly dividend. Basically any money left over, after 
> operational expenses are covered, is returned to the members. This 
> fact, combined with the wide selection and liberal return policy, 
> pretty much squashes the ripoff theory!
>
> Too bad they don't carry balloon envelopes, you could be getting a 
> $200 dividend, Scott!
>
>
> Roping The Wind wrote:
>> I always thought REI was a ripoff anyways. Now I know they really are 
>> ripping off... geocaches!
>>
>> :(
>>
>> Scott
>> Team RTW
>>
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