REI

Category: Camping store

Address: 279 Salem St, Reading, MA 01867, USA

Phone: +17819445103

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–6PM

Monday: 10AM–8PM

Tuesday: 10AM–8PM

Wednesday: 10AM–8PM

Thursday: 10AM–8PM

Friday: 10AM–8PM

Saturday: 10AM–8PM

Reviews

Gary Chin

Jul 3, 2022

Great customer service at this REI Co-op location; staff are always very helpful and knowledgeable, and there is a wide selection of gear even during sale periods.

Tristan Dame

May 6, 2022

I've been a member for over 10 years and in my opinion the quality of the customer service has dramatically gone downhill. From a disheartening experience in May 2021 to being stared at by the employees in the bicycle section yesterday and not one even asked if I needed help. It's not the same store as it once was when you could walk in and get a plethora of knowledge from any of the employees. I don't live too close to the store so when I go I like to wander around and look at new stuff. At times I felt as though I was being watched wandering the store but I was only asked once and it turned into the employee trying to upsell me from what I wanted which wasn't in stock. The one time I was asked if I needed help, the experience was not enjoyable. What really sucks, is leaving the store unhappy and not wanting to go back.

Julio Vaca

Mar 1, 2022

RUDE and POORLY TRAINED! One of the employees that manages the hiking booths section of the store turned his back on on me and left me talking while approaching him to ask a question. When I asked him politely what seem to be the matter, he told me he was putting 6ft space between me and him. The interaction with this employee left me with such a bad taste that I'm unsure what kind of recommendation I would give his manager to correct it.

Patrick O'Brien

Feb 9, 2020

Solid REI with a HUGE selection of inventory. All prices match internet markdowns... this store really has their stuff together. Friendly staff who can help you with anything you need! Despite the industrial exterior, this place is BEAUTIFUL inside. See for yourself! 🏔🧗‍♂️🚵‍♂️⛷🏃‍♂️🚣‍♀️🎒

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Questions & Answers

Do you rent cross-country ski equipment?

William Reidy | Mar 24, 2022
Kaitlin Pelletier | Mar 24, 2022

No, the Reading, MA location only rents snowshoes, bike racks, and rooftop boxes.

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 21, 2022
Kevin O'Connor | Aug 21, 2021

Mask must be worn in the store, there is plexiglass at the registers, and employees stay 6 feet away from you but are still super helpful. I believe that when they get busier they track the number of customers in the store to keep it low.

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What time does the garage sale start in Reading

Phillip Vissering | Aug 22, 2019
Rob Kristoff | Aug 21, 2021

Right now and for the foreseeable future, they have a garage sale section in the right rear of the store. It's smaller, but constantly restocked, to keep crowding to a minimum (due to Covid).

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Do you sell 'flip top' magnetic mittens?

Kate Baty | Aug 22, 2019
Miriam Sadofsky | Aug 22, 2019

Best to call your local rei.

Are there good sneakers there

Theo Freedman | Aug 22, 2018
Heather Markson | Aug 22, 2018

Not really most of the footwear is for hiking.

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Can I buy a gift viucher

Frances Fraser | Aug 22, 2018
Natalia Tapia | Aug 22, 2018

Yes, they sell gift certificates

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