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Are in the mail. How'd y'all make out? I have $18.78 coming! :D
Footslogger
02-27-2008, 17:07
$17.64 here ...but combined with the 20% off coupon it ain't so bad. Might go ahead and get that sleeping bag I've been thinking about.
'Slogger
wilconow
02-27-2008, 17:11
$70.66
I didn't really get that much at REI this year.. I pay my rent with my REI CC (for those concerned, I pay it off right away).
FYI, if you haven't received a personal notice through snail or email yet, you should be able to login to your REI account. Go to buy something and when you're checking out, it'll show your balance.
Survivor Dave
02-27-2008, 17:11
$28.44, pays for a Gorilla tripod.
I was a big spender last year, $181 plus the 20% coupon
Are in the mail. How'd y'all make out? I have $18.78 coming! :DDumb question, but how do I find out?
$17.64 here ...but combined with the 20% off coupon it ain't so bad. Might go ahead and get that sleeping bag I've been thinking about.
'Slogger
Yeah, not bad. I may have to apply for an REI credit card for a $40 gift certificate!
$75 here
Damn, that's great. You buy a kayak?
Dumb question, but how do I find out?
I found out via email
I was a big spender last year, $181 plus the 20% coupon
Wow, I guess so.
wrongway_08
02-27-2008, 17:17
$28.44, pays for a Gorilla tripod.
Great choice S.D. ! Doggie bag turned me onto that tripod. No more dropping the camera off branches!
I have around $80.00 comming to me. Will check the other mail box today, maybe its waiting in that one. Hmm, that'll leave me Thursday to blow it on something..... guess energy bars? Dont need any gear.
wilconow
02-27-2008, 17:20
Dumb question, but how do I find out?
I edited my post above. See it for how I got my balance
if you have an online profile at rei.com with your member number in it, you can log into that and see your balance.
doggiebag
02-27-2008, 17:21
I've got over $100. - in dividends ... I wonder if I need to wait for the dividend check to come in the mail or if I can just show up at the store with my membership number to spend it?
Ok, for anyone who doesn't know about it, REI.com has live chat help. Wayyyy cool. My dividend this year is $53 and change! :banana And the chat help person told me I can wait for a check, go to a store or spend it online. Now. :D Guess who's goin' shopping?
wilconow
02-27-2008, 17:26
Yep, I was already going to REI tonight, as they're having a presentation on the JMT
Thrasher
02-27-2008, 17:28
I already spent mine last week. They told me when I was at checkout how much I had and I could spend it. They said that they just haven't sent out letters yet. I had about $25 and it went towards my katadyn hiker pro filter. I would have had a lot more but you don't receive dividends on anything you use a coupon on :(
I've got over $100. - in dividends ... I wonder if I need to wait for the dividend check to come in the mail or if I can just show up at the store with my membership number to spend it?
Yes, you can use your dividend at any store. Just have your membership number handy or they can look it up for you. You can also use your dividend at REI.com. Check the "Apply dividend" box during checkout.
Footslogger
02-27-2008, 17:31
[quote=Sly;552915]Yeah, not bad. I may have to apply for an REI credit card for a $40 gift certificate!
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Last thing I need is another credit card ...but the $40 gift certificate, plus the dividend, plus the 20% coupon could make for a very nice discount on that sleeping bag ...
'Slogger
I've got over $100. - in dividends ... I wonder if I need to wait for the dividend check to come in the mail or if I can just show up at the store with my membership number to spend it?
go to the store and spend, spend, spend at the counter show them your membership card, they will take care of the rest
little bear
02-27-2008, 17:32
i have $211.38 coming in dividends..plus the 20% off.....gonna see about buying a canoe.
i have $211.38 coming in dividends..plus the 20% off.....gonna see about buying a canoe.Dang man! Did you leave REI to bathe at all? :rolleyes:
I just used mine to buy a pair or zip-off REI Sahara pants and a long sleeve Sahara shirt. :banana I had to chip in a couple bucks on the pants and shipping, but the shirt was on them. Well, actually me, it's my divided! :D
Survivor Dave
02-27-2008, 17:43
Shoot Wrongway, he does have an influence doesn't he. I saw it somewhere in one of his posts.
Monkey see....monkey do:D
Great choice S.D. ! Doggie bag turned me onto that tripod. No more dropping the camera off branches!
I have around $80.00 comming to me. Will check the other mail box today, maybe its waiting in that one. Hmm, that'll leave me Thursday to blow it on something..... guess energy bars? Dont need any gear.
I have around $80.00 comming to me. Will check the other mail box today......You don't have to wait. Go to rei.com and get whatever you want, then at the checkout, check that box that says "apply dividend" and it's a done deal. :D
doggiebag
02-27-2008, 17:51
Shoot Wrongway, he does have an influence doesn't he. I saw it somewhere in one of his posts.
Monkey see....monkey do:D
The only influence I have is being a "cautionary tale" of not to keep hiking north when everyone else is heading south :eek:!
little bear
02-27-2008, 17:52
Dang man! Did you leave REI to bathe at all? :rolleyes:
I just used mine to buy a pair or zip-off REI Sahara pants and a long sleeve Sahara shirt. :banana I had to chip in a couple bucks on the pants and shipping, but the shirt was on them. Well, actually me, it's my divided! :D
bought my family gifts for Christmas, and several items through out the year and a new down bag, an osprey pack and a carbon fiber paddle. it added up, didnt think i had bought that much stuff. i was happy when i saw what i was getting back:banana
bought my family gifts for Christmas, and several items through out the year and a new down bag, an osprey pack and a carbon fiber paddle. it added up, didnt think i had bought that much stuff. i was happy when i saw what i was getting back:bananaI would be too, can't say I blame ya there. I thought I was tickled with $53. Guess I'll have to try harder next year, I suppose. :rolleyes: It'll be easier when I'm in Charlotte and living just a few quick miles from an REI store. :D
I got $178 coming ! Not sure what I will get yet. I may use it on a Big Agnes SL1. After coupon and dividend, it will be around $40! Love REI! especially the garage sales....
little bear
02-27-2008, 17:57
I would be too, can't say I blame ya there. I thought I was tickled with $53. Guess I'll have to try harder next year, I suppose. :rolleyes: It'll be easier when I'm in Charlotte and living just a few quick miles from an REI store. :D
yeah i have 2 about 40 min from me..so i go about 3 times a month. wife hates going in there with me.
OMG! I dont know what to spend my $3.76 dividend on!? What to buy? What to buy? Oh my!
OMG! I dont know what to spend my $3.76 dividend on!? What to buy? What to buy? Oh my!
Do you shop at one of the Atlanta REI's? Let me know when you come over. I'll help you pick out something. :D
Anytime I'm in Charlotte, it's the central meeting place for Doc and I.
"What ya up to?"
"Nothing."
"Let's do something."
"Ok, meet you at REI."
"Cool, see ya in a few."
:D
OMG! I dont know what to spend my $3.76 dividend on!? What to buy? What to buy? Oh my!Save it for next year. They roll over for a year, don't they?
doggiebag
02-27-2008, 18:01
OMG! I dont know what to spend my $3.76 dividend on!? What to buy? What to buy? Oh my!
6 or 7 sesame seed snaps? at .55 cents each ...
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6 or 7 sesame seed snaps? at .55 cents each ...
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Way to go Doggiebag! See Cuffs, every cloud has a silver lining. :D
Do you shop at one of the Atlanta REI's? Let me know when you come over. I'll help you pick out something. :D
Are you in ATL? Thought you were westbound?
Most of its online... and usually when Im in the stores (ATL or Nash-vegas) I can be found scouring the sale/clearance racks that do not count towards dividend.... boohoo!
Hooch, they do not rollover, they expire Dec 31.
I have $20 coming my way. Most of the stuff I ordered came from other places this year. Too bad they don't carry Montbell. We had to send our big bucks to campsaver for those. Oh well! With the $20 plus the 20% off coupon, I can get a killer deal on new converible pants. YEAH!!! :banana
Hooch, they do not rollover, they expire Dec 31.Well, that blows. Someone should start a thread with suggestions on how to spend your dividend. I wonder who would do something like that? :rolleyes:
I have $20 coming my way. Most of the stuff I ordered came from other places this year. Too bad they don't carry Montbell. We had to send our big bucks to campsaver for those. Oh well! With the $20 plus the 20% off coupon, I can get a killer deal on new converible pants. YEAH!!! :bananaMagic 8 ball says that your dividend will be a LOT bigger once they get that Asheville REI built, Roots. :D
troglobil
02-27-2008, 18:23
$171.09 the REI VISA card helps a lot.
Footslogger
02-27-2008, 18:30
$171.09 the REI VISA card helps a lot.
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I've got one of those WorldPoints Visa cards. Maybe REI is one of the featured retailers. Will have to check that out !!
'Slogger
Just don't forget that sale items don't count toward the dividend. I was sad to see I only had a $36.55 total after buying $600+ worth of stuff from them..
Having said this, new hiking poles here I come!
Just don't forget that sale items don't count toward the dividend. I was sad to see I only had a $36.55 total after buying $600+ worth of stuff from them..
Having said this, new hiking poles here I come!Yep, I found that out the first year I was a member. I got back a big fat $11. :( I'm doing better now. :D
AlwaysHiking
02-27-2008, 18:36
Most of everything I bought this year was on sale and I only got $34.04. Spent it on the dog.
Last year I got about $218 back so this year was not as exciting.
ChinMusic
02-27-2008, 18:36
$484.39 coming. I think I'm the leader in the clubhouse......
$484.39 coming. I think I'm the leader in the clubhouse......:eek: No ****ing way!?
AlwaysHiking
02-27-2008, 18:39
You don't have to wait. Go to rei.com and get whatever you want, then at the checkout, check that box that says "apply dividend" and it's a done deal. :D
They can apply it in store too, I like how their whole system is interactive.
AlwaysHiking
02-27-2008, 18:40
$484.39 coming. I think I'm the leader in the clubhouse......
What'd you buy? A couple kayaks or canoes?
$484.39 coming. I think I'm the leader in the clubhouse......
I COULD NOT IMAGINE....:eek:......I think I just got a 'gear fever' from that thought. You must have bought everything including the kitchen sink. AWESOME!!! I'm jealous! :D
ChinMusic
02-27-2008, 18:45
What'd you buy? A couple kayaks or canoes?
I switched over to an REI credit card last year from my Cabelas card. I had so many points on my Cabelas card that I was having trouble finding stuff to "buy".
$484.39 coming. I think I'm the leader in the clubhouse......Maybe you could share some of that with Cuffs. :rolleyes::D
Footslogger
02-27-2008, 18:47
I switched over to an REI credit card last year from my Cabelas card. I had so many points on my Cabelas card that I was having trouble finding stuff to "buy".
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That was exactly why I switched over to the WorldPoints Visa. Non store specific and you can use if for travel, merchandise and other stuff. Plus, I got a really low interest rate - - course I try and keep a zero balance.
'Slogger
ChinMusic
02-27-2008, 18:56
OMG I just saw on another site that my buddy, Yogisan, came in with ..... $801.60
Holy Cow.
So if I get an REI Visa and transer a balance, that will translate to a big ass dividend next year then or am I reading this wrong?
$36 and change plus the coupon. New rain pants today!!
OregonHiker
02-27-2008, 19:13
Are in the mail. How'd y'all make out? I have $18.78 coming! :D
$339-- I have the credit card too:cool:
ChinMusic
02-27-2008, 19:13
So if I get an REI Visa and transer a balance, that will translate to a big ass dividend next year then or am I reading this wrong?
I don't think you'd get points on a transfer. I think it is for new purchases. I run a small business so I rack up some decent numbers over the year.
$439-- I have the credit card too:cool:
Jeez, I have the credit card and all I got was a lousy $60.00:eek::)
Guess I'm too cheap.:D
I don't think you'd get points on a transfer. I think it is for new purchases. I run a small business so I rack up some decent numbers over the year.Bummer. :( But thanks for the intel, just the same, CM. :D
OregonHiker
02-27-2008, 19:22
Jeez, I have the credit card and all I got was a lousy $60.00:eek::)
Guess I'm too cheap.:D
I goofed....only $339, but I also have $70 in gift cards. Use the CC a lot and always pay in full. Haven't paid cc interest in 10 years.
I goofed....only $339, but I also have $70 in gift cards. Use the CC a lot and always pay in full. Haven't paid cc interest in 10 years.
I do the same with my card, only thing I don't charge on it is gas. Another card gives me cash back for that.
Hmm, guess I really shouldn't complain after all.
OregonHiker
02-27-2008, 19:53
I do the same with my card, only thing I don't charge on it is gas. Another card gives me cash back for that.
Hmm, guess I really shouldn't complain after all.
Had the EMS card until about '96. The bank cancelled as I had not paid any interest. Wrote the chairman of EMS to say if I wasn't good enough for there card, I wasn't good enough for their store.
Are you in ATL? Thought you were westbound?
Most of its online... and usually when Im in the stores (ATL or Nash-vegas) I can be found scouring the sale/clearance racks that do not count towards dividend.... boohoo!
Yeah, I'm back for a couple weeks, then I'll be on the AT for a few before heading back out west. I hear you about the sale stuff which is why I'm surprised I got $18 back!
rasudduth
02-27-2008, 20:15
$249, yeah for putting a thruhike on the ole REI credit card! Plus living 0.5m from the Seattle flagship store didn't help either.
AlwaysHiking
02-27-2008, 20:30
I switched over to an REI credit card last year from my Cabelas card. I had so many points on my Cabelas card that I was having trouble finding stuff to "buy".
I will very selflessly volunteer to let you buy me some stuff.
buff_jeff
02-27-2008, 20:32
I have a little over $100 coming. I just got into backpacking this past summer so I had to buy everything within the last year.
I'm snapping at your heels, ChinMusic. We have the credit card, too, and use it for all cc purchases--gas, food, etc. It really adds up. (We got rid of all our other credit cards a couple of years ago, except for a Costco AmEx.) As credit card companies go, they're good to deal with, too. When we had a problem with a disputed charge, they stepped up and helped promptly and courteously.
And if you run out of things to buy at REI, you can have the dividend converted into cash in June or so.
i have $211.38 coming in dividends..plus the 20% off.....gonna see about buying a canoe.
Assuming that NOBODY pays for anything at REI in cash, usually because it's all in large amounts or expensive stuff, the dividend is 8% with a credit card. With a dividend of $211.38 that's $2642.25!!!!!:eek: That's a lotta gear. Of course, if it was all on an REI card, full dividend of 10% for $2113.80 spent...still whoa.
I am envious:eek:
My rebate was $41.69, for a total of $512 and change.
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whoa. I only read up until your post before I posted...then I started seeing all kinds of number in the $250-$400 range.
OregonHiker
02-27-2008, 22:02
::note on above post::
whoa. I only read up until your post before I posted...then I started seeing all kinds of number in the $250-$400 range.
With a REI cc you add 1% of all non-REI purchases. I.e gas, lodging, bills. etc
With a REI cc you add 1% of all non-REI purchases. I.e gas, lodging, bills. etc
That's sweet. I think that'll be my first legit credit card. Technically I have one, but it draws direct from checking until I'm out, then I have some overdraft.
OregonHiker
02-28-2008, 00:35
That's sweet. I think that'll be my first legit credit card. Technically I have one, but it draws direct from checking until I'm out, then I have some overdraft.
That may be a debit card..you may want to double check
OregonHiker
02-28-2008, 00:46
That's sweet. I think that'll be my first legit credit card. Technically I have one, but it draws direct from checking until I'm out, then I have some overdraft.
Bredler:
Here's some unsolicitated advice regarding personal finance from a guy more than twice your age.
If you get a credit card, never use the term "credit" again.
Think of it as a payment card...that is to say NEVER carry a balance from month to month unless it is ABSOLUTELY necessary. ALWAYS pay it off every month in full.
PS Bar tabs are not to EVER be charged to your cc..pay cash...especially so the closer it is to closing time:cool:
Bredler:
Here's some unsolicitated advice regarding personal finance from a guy more than twice your age.
If you get a credit card, never use the term "credit" again.
Think of it as a payment card...that is to say NEVER carry a balance from month to month unless it is ABSOLUTELY necessary. ALWAYS pay it off every month in full.
PS Bar tabs are not to EVER be charged to your cc..pay cash...especially so the closer it is to closing time:cool:
That's the plan. If I ain't got the money, I ain't got the money. I'm just assuming that I can't setup a direct payment plan like what I have now for the REI card, so I'd have to deal with the bill.
Bredler:
Here's some unsolicitated advice regarding personal finance from a guy more than twice your age.
If you get a credit card, never use the term "credit" again.
Think of it as a payment card...that is to say NEVER carry a balance from month to month unless it is ABSOLUTELY necessary. ALWAYS pay it off every month in full.
PS Bar tabs are not to EVER be charged to your cc..pay cash...especially so the closer it is to closing time:cool:
Ditto. It's a very expensive way to borrow money.
OTOH, if you have the discipline to keep a credit card paid off, there are some great advantages to using it over using a debit card. A big REI dividend is one; getting more protection from fraud is another. It's much easier to dispute a credit card charge than to get money put back in your bank account.
troglobil
02-28-2008, 08:54
With th REI Visa Card I get 5% back on REI sales prices. Check your cards this was new last year.
bigcranky
02-28-2008, 11:21
$355.98 in REI dividends. We have the REI card, pay for most everything with it, and pay it off every month (i.e. we don't carry any balance.) We had almost no purchases at REI itself.
OregonHiker
02-28-2008, 11:36
Ditto. It's a very expensive way to borrow money.
OTOH, if you have the discipline to keep a credit card paid off, there are some great advantages to using it over using a debit card. A big REI dividend is one; getting more protection from fraud is another. It's much easier to dispute a credit card charge than to get money put back in your bank account.
And you start to develop a credit history
when should i get the 20% Coupon. I am a new member (got my official card last week :)) Will i still recieve the coupon if im not getting dividends. Im tired of just visiting my osprey Aether 70, i want to buy it. Waiting on the Coups and my tax return, $1200 on its way :)
when should i get the 20% Coupon. I am a new member (got my official card last week :)) Will i still recieve the coupon if im not getting dividends. Im tired of just visiting my osprey Aether 70, i want to buy it. Waiting on the Coups and my tax return, $1200 on its way :)The 20% coupon is on the website, too and good til 3/3/08. :D
So wait, if i get one in the mail, and print one out, can i get two discounted items? Oh and Hooch, that is 3/30/2008.
And on a side note Hooch, that was my last dogs name. You just made me think of her. Thanks :) Good memories all around.
So wait, if i get one in the mail, and print one out, can i get two discounted items? Oh and Hooch, that is 3/30/2008.
And on a side note Hooch, that was my last dogs name. You just made me think of her. Thanks :) Good memories all around. I stand corrected then, thanks. Glad it brings back a happy feeling. It was my nickname in the Marines since '89 and I took it as my trail name last year. :D
That is awesome :). We got it from the movie "Turner and Hooch" because she was supposed to be a Huge dog, but turned out to be a Medium sized lab.
Anyway, thanks for the info!!! Now im just waiting on the IRS.
That is awesome :). We got it from the movie "Turner and Hooch" ...... That's where I got it too. :D
That is awesome :). We got it from the movie "Turner and Hooch" because she was supposed to be a Huge dog, but turned out to be a Medium sized lab.
Wasnt Hooch (in the movie) a Dogue De Bordeaux? (french mastiff)
http://www.faqs.org/qa/qa-7867.html
Yes, you are correct.
I've got $45 and some change coming to me. But, hubby bought me an REI shock lite staff for a birthday present. Well, he bought me one of those about two years ago for an anniversary present, too! It's the thought that counts, but I'm still returning it, combining it with the dividend and 20% off coupon and I'm sure I'll get a good deal on something. I'm not sure what, but whatever it turns out to be, it'll be a good deal.
chiefdaddy
02-28-2008, 16:04
45 bucks and don't forget right now there is a 20% off deal for one ticked item I believe! I'll be there in the morning in Atlanta on 85 :D to spend it all before I leave sat :D:D:D
Heh, heh... I got approved for the REI credit card, add a $40 gift card!.
Heh, heh... I got approved for the REI credit card, add a $40 gift card!.Sweet deal!
Footslogger
02-29-2008, 14:04
Heh, heh... I got approved for the REI credit card, add a $40 gift card!.
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Will you get it in time (before 3/31/) to combine it with the 20% off coupon ?
'Slogger
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Will you get it in time (before 3/31/) to combine it with the 20% off coupon ?
'Slogger
Email said I get the credit card in 7-10 days, not sure about the gift card.
Anyone ever return a Thermarest? I got the Prolite last year and after two repairs it's still leaking. Think I can just return it and get a new one?
big_muddy
02-29-2008, 14:21
Email said I get the credit card in 7-10 days, not sure about the gift card.
Anyone ever return a Thermarest? I got the Prolite last year and after two repairs it's still leaking. Think I can just return it and get a new one?
If you got it at REI, yes.
doggiebag
02-29-2008, 14:24
Email said I get the credit card in 7-10 days, not sure about the gift card.
Anyone ever return a Thermarest? I got the Prolite last year and after two repairs it's still leaking. Think I can just return it and get a new one?
I returned mine and got a brand new one. They're (REI) pretty good at their return policy. I always make sure I use my membership card for all my purchases so they can keep track of all my purchases - without me having to worry about keeping receipts.
camojack
03-08-2008, 01:30
Looks as though everybody got their REI dividend last month...or found out what it was online, anyhow.
Mine just arrived; it was a whole $1.68 worth. WOO HOO!!! :banana
Obviously I didn't spend much there last year, and almost half of what I did was "Nondividendable". Is that even a word?! :confused:
Ramble~On
03-08-2008, 05:17
I used the "MEMDEAL" and my dividend already.
I wonder if there is a "Gearhead Anonymous"
digger51
03-08-2008, 05:28
Just got mine...$12.07. It says it expires 12/31/2009, so i guess it does carry over till next year.
Any news when they are coming out this year? Will they have the 20% coupon again?
I dont know much about all this REI money back stuff. But i bought some goodies at www.moosejaw.com (http://www.moosejaw.com) and they credit you basically 10 cents out of every dollar you spend. They have free shipping over 40 someodd dollars and from what ive seen all they're prices are the same within a dollar of everyone else. I did order somethings from REI and got charged tax + shipping, Moose added neither. Seems like a pretty slick idea to me. Plus there website, customer service phone number, and packaging are all very humorous!
I dont know much about all this REI money back stuff. But i bought some goodies at www.moosejaw.com (http://www.moosejaw.com) and they credit you basically 10 cents out of every dollar you spend. They have free shipping over 40 someodd dollars and from what ive seen all they're prices are the same within a dollar of everyone else. I did order somethings from REI and got charged tax + shipping, Moose added neither. Seems like a pretty slick idea to me. Plus there website, customer service phone number, and packaging are all very humorous!
I like backcountry.com. They have the over 50 buck free shipping and no tax like moosejaw, but have the REI style return policy. No 10 percent refund, but I have found some pretty good deals on there.
Rain Man
01-19-2009, 12:40
I like backcountry.com. They have the over 50 buck free shipping and no tax like moosejaw....
I did order somethings from REI and got charged tax + shipping, Moose added neither....
Dudes, there is still tax. Only difference is that you have to report and pay it yourselves. If you aren't going to do that, at least don't announce that to the rest of the world or encourage others to be tax cheats! This is a public forum. :D
Rain:sunMan
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Cabin Fever
01-19-2009, 12:47
Despite the arguments of dozens of threads on WB, there is no magic bullet outfitter - online or local. Too many factors to consider. It is all personal preference. For the big online dealers, the best bet is to have it shipped to the store free. I take advantage of this with REI since my brother lives 2 minutes from the one in Nashville.
Dudes, there is still tax. Only difference is that you have to report and pay it yourselves. If you aren't going to do that, at least don't announce that to the rest of the world or encourage others to be tax cheats! This is a public forum. :D
Rain:sunMan
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Whether there is no tax or there is and its just included in a lower retail price of the product... I could care less about the IRS...if they arent busy enough with bigger problems that they have to come after me cause I didnt report something like that, then they can come find me in the mountains :D
Anyone ever return a Thermarest? I got the Prolite last year and after two repairs it's still leaking. Think I can just return it and get a new one?
Well, I did return it and got a brand new one. It lasted less time than the 1st before springing a leak. Looks like it's back to a Z-lite.
Wise Old Owl
01-20-2009, 20:16
Well, I did return it and got a brand new one. It lasted less time than the 1st before springing a leak. Looks like it's back to a Z-lite.
Before you go to z look at the specs!
http://www.rei.com/product/763914
Whether there is no tax or there is and its just included in a lower retail price of the product... I could care less about the IRS...if they arent busy enough with bigger problems that they have to come after me cause I didnt report something like that, then they can come find me in the mountains :D
It isn't the IRS, it is the State you live in. For instance, if I buy at Amazon, REI, etc I have to pay sales tax, which those companies then pay to the Dept. of Revenue in that state.
The IRS has nothing to do with sales tax ;)
And ps: technically a person is supposed to pay "Use Tax" in many states on items bought outside of the state you live in but didn't pay sales tax on.
So I wouldn't be tooooo loud about beating the man at their game....Dept. of Revenue's are pretty much meaner and better at getting deadbeats than the IRS could ever wish to be :D As my my mom used to say to her clients (she was an accountant)......you can string the IRS along with tiny payments or promises to pay, but screw over the state and they will show up to take everything from you.
It's almost time for the annual REI dividends and the 20% off any one item sale; what is everyone using theirs for?
I'm thinking of either a T-1 tent, or Suunto T3c with GPS pod, or food
BTW, anyone have experience with the Suunto?
Secret Squirrel
02-13-2009, 07:39
Osprey Exos 58. My dividend should pay for it given what I spent last year.
REI just announced their dividend for this year. 10%
nitewalker
02-13-2009, 08:45
i just joined the rei co-op about 1 month ago and i have spent 700.00 so far[gps]. i was buying my gear at ems but lately the ems stores around here have been going downhill. i like to see 1st hand what i am buying and ems instore selections are horrible. the local rei store is amazing with tons of stuff to choose from. so for now on i am an rei loyalist.
on another note i have accumulated $97.75 on my cabellas membership. i used my cabellas card to purchase my gps at rei and got double savings. i spent just over 600.00$ so i get my rei dividend at the end of the year and also points on my cabellas account. i think the gps gave me aproximatly 35.00$ on the cabellas and then the 10% toward my rei dividend 60.00$ if my math is correct.. now thats using the system to its potential..:D
MintakaCat
02-13-2009, 08:46
I'm planning on getting more clothing for hiking. I have one of those Columbia Silver Ridge shirts that got a small hole in the shoulder on the last trip out. I like the shirt so I'll get another but I can't figure how that happened. Its not like it got ripped, but more like a small chunk is missing, very strange.
Plus I need to start looking into getting a sleeping bag for warmer weather. With the amount of money I spent at REI last year, I figure my dividend should be pretty large.
bigcranky
02-13-2009, 16:31
We already spent this year's REI dividend at another outfitter. My wife wanted the Montbell #0 sleeping bag, and it was on sale elsewhere. So we took cash from our long-term savings account, bought the bag, and we will wait until summer when we can get our REI dividend and put it into the savings account.
The hard part will be ignoring the dividend and the sale next month. I'm not listening!!!
It's almost time for the annual REI dividends and the 20% off any one item sale; what is everyone using theirs for?
I'm thinking of either a T-1 tent, Suunto T3c with GPS pod, or food
BTW, anyone have experience with the Suunto?
I was in REI last night and was told the dividends would be out in March of this year.