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Permalink Reply by Tom Z on April 4, 2014 at 3:32pm

BTW, There is also a Garage Sale at the Northbrook REI store on Sunday the 6th.

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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on April 5, 2014 at 4:59am

I thought REI was not having the garage sales any more, instead having a shelf in the store to sell "garage sale items" every day to anyone, not just members.

If they are bringing them back, or if I was mistaken, it would make me mucho happy. 

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Permalink Reply by Dave Grossman on April 5, 2014 at 11:19am

How was this one today? I want to hit Northbrook tomorrow.

And James, they seem to have them still, albeit far less often.

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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on April 5, 2014 at 3:07pm

What is with the "add to waitlist - Class Full" on the listing for the garage sale?  They used to be members-only but you didn't need to sign up in advance.

http://www.rei.com/stores/northbrook.html

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Permalink Reply by Tom Z on April 5, 2014 at 3:17pm

That doesn't mean anything. They probably just put it in the calendar, but you really don't have to sign-up to shop the Garage Sale. You just have to be a member to purchase anything.

James BlackHeron said:

What is with the "add to waitlist - Class Full" on the listing for the garage sale?  They used to be members-only but you didn't need to sign up in advance.

http://www.rei.com/stores/northbrook.html

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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on April 5, 2014 at 3:21pm

Yeah, they were always happy to let anyone into the sale.  If you weren't a member they would sign you up at the register if you wanted to buy anything!

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Permalink Reply by Elliot Bennett on April 7, 2014 at 6:18am

Hey Everyone,

Sorry for the confusion. The REI Garage Sales are open to all, no registration needed. As was suggested above, it is simply a limitation of our system that shows the event as "class full."

If you missed the sales this past weekend, REI Schaumburg will be having a two day Garage Sale on Saturday 4/12 and Sunday 4/13. http://www.rei.com/event/51089/session/88132

Garage Sales are designed to be a benefit to REI members, so while anyone can shop the sales, you must be a member to purchase. $20 buys you a lifetime membership into the Co-op. You may become a member at the sale.

Please feel free to contact me or call your local store if you have any other questions.

Best Regards,

Elliot Bennett

REI Outdoor Programs & Outreach Coordinator

312-951-6020

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