REI Dividend!

[Bob Shuff]

Seems like dividends are now in the accounts and I have over $300 thanks to using their US Bank Credit Card.  I don’t actually buy that much from REI like I used to, and don’t have any big purchases in mind.  Last year I asked them to cut me a check, which I think you can do in July, but that’s soooo long from now.  Anyone got some ideas on cool stuff you would still get at REI with your dividend – especially with the coupons that usually accompany the official mailings.

[Lester Moore]

My REI list includes a lighter sleeping pad (X-lite short), briefs, BV500 and running socks. About a year ago there was a good blog post about shopping UL at REI, although some of the products (like the REI Flash 45 pack) have been updated or discontinued:

http://popupbackpacker.com/you-can-get-an-ultralight-backpacking-kit-at-rei/

 

[Ian]

I’m trying to use my REI card for all purchases but I started late in the year so I’m under $150.

They are always good for fuel and whatnot for backpacking.

Last year we used the dividend and the coupon to buy Amy a Novara bike.  Looks like they are calling them Co-op bikes now?  Either way, I’ll likely get something for our bikes or some sort of bike rack this year with the coupon and dividend.

[Nathan Watts]

Why not take the cash. Use your card, not your dividend for whatever you buy, and collect cash back on your purchase.

 

using your dividend will forfeit your opportunity for more cash back.

[Brian Hall]

25% off sale items until the 20th. You can get last years R1 pullover for $67 or R1 Hoody for $83 and a Houdini for $51 depending on color and size of course.

[J R]

I don’t understand using an REI MasterCard for everyday purchases. For the 5% back on purchases at REI it makes sense, but there are many credit cards that offer higher rewards on everyday purchases so more cash back.

[Ian]

I’ve no doubt you’re right JR, it’s just the one I have so I’m just milking it for everything I can.

[jimmy b]

Footwear on sale is still a decent general purchase from REI. MYOG and cottage stuff is filling most my needs now.

[Ian]

I took Jimmy B’s advice and bought my 14th (or so) pair of LS Wildcats and a new pair of Wright Socks.  I did pretty good today as I only owed them $.34 after cashing in my dividend.

[Brando Sancho]

I didnt have much a dividend so I got this.

Going to try that plus a Uniqlo vest for sitting around camp in warmer weather.

[Mike M]

I’ve got a little over $400, when the 20% off coupons come out will probably spring for a Helinox Cot Lite for my hunting spike camp.  The last several years I’ve gotten a check sent in July.

[Richie S]

Does anyone know what date the sale starts?

[Ian]

They told me today that it starts the 24th.  There’s a 25% sale going on right now in store/online for clearance items.  They had some bikes on clearance but I didn’t ask them if the current sale applied to them.

[Bob Shuff]

Standard practice is they end the clearance sale the day before the dividend and coupon starts.  The dividend was really deposited early this time.  I assume we’ll get a folder in the mail this week.

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