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REI
Categories: Shopping Fashion Sports Wear Shopping Sporting Goods Sports Wear Shopping Sporting Goods Outdoor Gear Shopping Sporting Goods Bikes Sports Wear, Outdoor Gear, Bikes [Edit]
11067 Carolina Place PkwyPineville, NC 28134
(704) 341-7405
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 9 pm
Sun 11 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for REI
8 reviews in English
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Review from Andrew S.
12/30/2011
With as much as I love the outdoors, I cant help but love REI!
This truly is a great store, and if you have a membership, you can never go wrong with purchases here. Why is that? Because of the return policy... if you don't like the way that the product works, looks, feels, performed, etc, just take it back and get 100% of your money back, no questions asked. How could you ever beat that?
Sure this store isn't as massive as the REI's out west. But for the Carolinas, this store has everything you could ever need. Furthermore, if you want something else that REI offers but not at this store, just have them ship it to the store for no extra cost.
All of the employees are great here, and do their best in directing you to the item you need, with a smile on their face.
If I could fault REI for anything... and even here, they seem to excel... is their map selection. I would love to see a better selection of localized maps for the Carolinas. But truth be told, this isn't their fault, instead its the map makers fault, because there simply aren't many good localized maps out there.
If you need anything outdoor related, check them out! You might really like what you find inside. -
Review from Deb G.
Monroe, NC
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was surprised and pleased when they opened this store in Pineville, NC and, even though it had been years since I'd shopped REI, they still had my membership on file from when I joined in the late 80s!
I still have my first REI down mummy bag that I bought at the REI in Carson (now Malibu, I guess), California back in the late 80's. I no longer use the bag but it's STILL in excellent condition and I just can't get rid of it! I still have a stylish fleece vest and a couple other things I purchased around the same time, also still in great shape. I no longer have these but I bought my very first backpack (an external frame backpack, LOL!), first down jacket, and first pair of hiking boots at the Carson REI. Man, those were really good times.
OK, back to the present...REI has changed a bit since the days I used to frequent the first Southern California location...I mean that store in Carson, CA looked like a wearhouse and you'd walk in a there was all this cool outdoor gear...but they still have all the great clothing, outdoor gear, accessories, and a nice, big selection of shoes! And as always, the REI people are friendly and very helpful.
I love wandering around the store and checking out everything, and I usually find something that I can't live without! I also like that I can shop REI online and, since we now have this store in Pineville, I can return an item to the store (if a return is necessary) with no problems at all! -
Review from Leanne C.
3/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Nice staff, crazy huge space and a broad selection. This is definitely my favorite REI in the area. The shoe area is extensive and the climbing area is a pinch better than Northlake's location.
REI is an excellent alternative to EMS (for us northern folks). The only problem with REI is I can't ever leave without spending money. -
Review from M H.
Charlotte, NC
8/20/2011
Can I have one of everything please?
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Review from John H.
11/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
Love going here and looking around. There are a bunch of nice items you can get here for all things outdoors. Some of the prices can be a bit on the pricey side.... but you know you are getting quality stuff that won't fall apart on you after one use.
This location is 2 stories. I spent a lot of time looking at the bikes and kayaks upstairs on the top floor. I even had a nice conversation with one of the employees that told me about their tent sale for members. Their membership is a one time fee but it lasts for a lifetime... for 25 bucks. Not bad. I may join to see what these yard sales are about. -
Review from Heather L.
San Francisco, CA
4/7/2008
So I frequent the REIs on the west coast all the time. While in Charlotte recently I had to make an emergency visit because I had forgotten the inserts for my running shoes. As I had a race that week, I had to get replacements and quickly. At first I called around to places close to my hotel. They had no idea what super feet were and just generally annoyed me. When I called REI though, the person I spoke to was very pleasant and knew exactly how to help me. She even put the exact size and product at the front of the store so I could just run in and run out. Anyone who knows me knows that I love to shop so I decided to stay a while and see what kind of shoes they had. The gentleman who helped me was fabulous.
REI is known for having some of the best customer service. Their employees are knowledgeable about the products and help you find whatever it is that you are looking for. Plus they have a great return policy. You wore it, you hated it, you return it and get a full refund. I love REI, on the west coast and the south east. -
Review from Nick S.
Gastonia, NC
10/17/2008
Had to grab myself a fleece last winter, yes I know...how did I not have one already? So I went here to grab myself some North Face, yea yea follow the herd.
This is your normal REI experience, with plenty of outdoor & sporting gear. Anything on the mountain, they'll have what you're looking for. They mainly have apparel & such, with many name brands to choose from. They also have gear & such, but nothing too extravagant. I wouldn't think if you were a mountain sport enthusiast that REI would be your snowboard, ski, or mountain biking outfitter, but maybe if you're a beginner.
REI is a nice change from your sporting goods stores that sell everything for every sport. This place just specializes in outdoor sports which I'm a big fan of, so obviously I'm gonna be a fan of this store. -
Review from George H.
Anchorage, AK
7/4/2011
The store looks and is laid out great. Not enough selection though to warrant the trip. Can get a better deal with the free shipping and being in South Carolina, on-line is tax free. The store is not near as big or the selection as good as the stores in outdoor havens Seattle,WA or Anchorage,AK which was disappointing.
