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REI would be my deal of the day - if only I could choose!

March 7th, 2006 at 11:45 pm

I just discovered REI last fall, after a friend recommended them. DH and I run, hike, work out, and this is one area we are seriously cutting spending this year. Previously, I've purchased running shoes and socks at Road Runner Sports, hiking boots from LLBean, etc.

After REI sent me a notice about a sale last year, I did check them out. Didn't buy, but when the $80 Teva sandals went down to $10 (fantastically comfortable) I did give them a try. And of course I had to log back in to pick up a similar pair for DH!

The holidays, as I have previously blogged, we overhauled our home gym - $10K upgrades for around $500. At the time, I also picked up Acorn slippers, sandals, running socks, and a few other work out items for DH on a great clearance, plus with 8% cash back through eBates.

I also took a risk. REI has a lifetime membership into their coop for $10. With it, you receive an annual dividend, at least $10 and usually 10% or more of your total purchases. It is a LIFETIME membership, and REI has made the list of top companies to work for 9 years in a row, they give quite a bit to state and federal parks, environmentally conscious, etc. The membership also allows you to attend seminars, workshops, sports training, slide shows, etc.

So, I just received a dividend of $27, and a coupon code for 20%, good on any purchase. I logged in, looked all over, and I couldn't choose! I love running socks, we wear through them like mad; DH wears them 24/7. Some great sales. But nothing I truly need right now.

I'm going to wait until the next clearance, and think about it. But I have already gotten much more than the $10 out of the program, and I've only been a member two months!

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