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That guy at the REI return counter changed how I pack
Last summer in Denver, I watched this older hiker return a tent that was clearly 5 years old just because a zipper stuck. He told the clerk 'if they don't stand behind it, why buy it?' and I realized I've been babying my gear way too much. Anyone else ever feel like you're not using your stuff hard enough?
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spencer_johnson221mo ago
That old timer had it right about REI's return policy.
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james6721mo ago
Spencer, you just reminded me of this guy I knew who tried to return a half-eaten bag of trail mix to REI because he didn't like the texture. The cashier just stared at him for like ten seconds straight.
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verab2824d ago
And @james672, the trick is to bring it back fully sealed... cashiers don't even blink if the package looks untouched. That's the move I learned after my own awkward return attempt.
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