Recycled Equipment Initiative: REI's Pre-owned Merchandise Scheme
In a move towards promoting sustainability and affordability, REI has launched its online Used Gear store. This extension of the regular REI website, accessible via a tab at the top of the main page, offers a wide selection of returned outdoor gear and clothing.
Unlike Patagonia or The North Face's used product websites, REI's Used Gear store boasts a broader selection, incorporating hard goods such as stoves, sleep systems, and more, alongside clothing and footwear. The selection is well-organized, with items of the same make and model consolidated on one page, streamlining the browsing process.
REI makes the full retail price of a model and the savings clear to customers, ensuring transparency in pricing. The exact pricing for REI Used Gear items varies depending on the condition, with hard goods averaging around 30% off, footwear around 50%, and clothing closer to 60%.
When it comes to conditions, REI categorizes items as excellent, lightly worn, moderately worn, and well worn. Consumers must carefully review the condition and warranty details of used items, understand that used gear may have limited return or exchange options, and ensure the items meet their intended sustainable and functional use before ordering. They should also consider REI's policies on repair, reuse, and recycling to maximize sustainable use.
REI Used Gear items are professionally cleaned, assessed for usability, and assigned a condition, price, and individual notes on wear and tear. They are shipped from a central location, and REI's shipping fee is $7.50 for the first item, but decreases with each additional item.
Unlike many used gear shops, REI allows returns within 30 days of purchase. However, Worn Wear, Patagonia's used product website, allows returns at any time, as long as the item is in the same condition as it was when purchased.
Worn Wear, being around longer than REI Used Gear, has a huge inventory. However, its layout, with each available item listed individually, can be exhausting and time-consuming to navigate, especially when looking for the right size and colour.
The North Face Renewed, another player in the used gear market, does not list the discount percentage for their items, making it less transparent in pricing compared to REI Used Gear. The North Face's return policy allows for returns within 60 days of purchase.
In conclusion, REI's Used Gear store offers a surprising depth of products at discounted prices, with a user-friendly layout and transparent pricing. It's a great option for those looking to purchase sustainable outdoor gear without breaking the bank.
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