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Rei used gear warranty. If youre not satisfied with your purchase you can return it within 30 days of purchase through the REI Co-op Used Gear Beta Returns Portal not through REI stores or the REI Returns Department. Completely worn out gear that had clearly served the owner well and over the long-term. Good news for bargain hunters.

Score great deals on gently used gear from REI. I used to get upset for REI when I saw some of the crap people had the chutzpah to return. USED GEAR REI ADVENTURES CLASSES EVENTS EXPERT ADVICE CO-OP JOURNAL Conversations.

Further on forums like this one Ive heard people flat out admit they used the program to get new gear every year or to replace gear as their children grew. Everything on the store gets a grade like new lightly worn moderately. REI used gear is the same gear that youd get through Garage sales so the same caveats apply.

This is also on the heels of Patagonias Worn Wear used apparel program which became more widely available earlier this fall. As of June 4 REI will no longer uphold the lifetime warranty previously offered to its eligible members to get a refund or exchange items must now be presented within one year of their initial. Have itManage your card.

REI also works with REI members who would like to give them their used gear in exchange for REI gift cards. No guarantees on returns and no guarantees that its a perfect item so buy with caution. REI describes all of the gear as gently used and it is sold as is Even so all of the products come with a 30-day guarantee rather than the companys normal overly generous warranty.

You are responsible for return shipping. Gear that had been burned by campfires. This was actually the first time i was returning a product at REI and i went to return the item at the REI in.