REI dividend is here!

[SadieKate]

Got it. Will probably use it for a backup light of some kind for the Bubbameister.

[madisongrrl]

I got 200 bucks to spend and I can't wait!

[Fuji Girl]

Got mine yesterday - a whopping $2. How much did I spend? $856.41!!!

Why is my dividend so measly? Because the majority of my purchases were ON SALE!!!

I think it's a crock of sh*t that REI doesn't give you anything for purchase made on sale. Even 50% would be ok, but instead they give you nothing. I've been buying a lot of stuff at Performance now instead because they'll give you points no matter what.

[madisongrrl]

I have the REI Visa card. I believe that they give you 1% back on anything that you charged for the year....which is why I have a $200 credit.

[yellow]

I don't normally buy much cycling stuff at REI. If I'm there and need lube or whatever, I'll pick it up, but I don't go there for that kind of stuff. We do a lot of hiking and backpacking and snow sports and that's usually what we spend our $$ on. I probably spent $100 on wax alone last year (and I buy the cheap wax)!

Incidentally, REI couldn't fulfill my car rack needs (not before our trip in April, anyhow) so I still haven't spent my dividend (oooops...sorry... OUR dividend ). I did get my rack stuff elsewhere but had to mix Yakima & Thule to get what we needed. What a pain. But we have it now and are good to go!

[Duck on Wheels]

Wonder if Bikeless in WI got hers...and whether there will be any left when I come to visit in May...ooo so many cycling things on my wish list....

81.77, but your Dad just asked me to pick up some boots for him that cost nearly 100. I also got pants for Bjørn and some bike stuff for me (emergency repair kit, teeny tiny pump, and arm warmers). Doesn't matter tho'. I'll take you shopping anyway.

[Trek420]

bikeless & eliphant,

let the shopping begin!

http://www.aidslifecycle.org/training/equipment.html

eliphant has approx 16 shopping months till ALC 6

[VenusdeVelo]

FYI all of you not living near an REI (neither do I as there are NONE in Europe) -- I registered online and it tracks my dividend for me. When I check out it lists the amt remaining and asks me if I want to use it for this purchase. We bought some bike stuff and ski cases last year so we had about $80. I've spent some of it and it just keeps track of the amount remaining.

[Barb]

(Think Jimmy Buffet) I blew out a flip flop..... I am getting new sandals with mine. I wore out my birks and Tivas finally. Now I can only afford one pair for walking/after hiking/biking and water. Has anyone tried the Keen Newports?

[VenusdeVelo]

I love my Teva flip flops....they're so cushy comfy

I have not gotten a pair yet, but I tried on the Keen flip flops with the "bumper toes" that came out last year (good for doing errands on your bike and not worrying about scraping your toes off) and they seemed really comfy, but more like the stronger soled Teva sandals, or Merrells. I think if they had my size I would probably buy a pair. Sturdiness looked good but I would lounge around with them like I do my Teva flip flops.

[salsabike]

We spent our dividend and our members' 20% off coupon on a new Fizik Rondine women's saddle and Sidi bullet MTB shoes for me! We live near the REI mothership, which is fun.

[Aint Doody]

Is that a wonderful place or what?!! It's like going to Disneyworld.

[Trix]

I use my REI Visa card for just about everything... received over a $600 rebate!!
You don't have to just shop at REI to get the dividend, you can get 1% back for using the REI credit card! I buy groceries, pay utilities, big ticket items, small ticket items all add up.
Well worth checking it out.

[snapdragen]

I use my REI Visa card for just about everything... received over a $600 rebate!!
You don't have to just shop at REI to get the dividend, you can get 1% back for using the REI credit card! I buy groceries, pay utilities, big ticket items, small ticket items all add up.
Well worth checking it out.

Dang woman! And I was feeling smug about my $180 dividend....

[Trek420]

It's that time of year again What are you doing with yours?