all new, never been used...they were all purchased online from REI last week, but i couldn't cancel shipping when i found a pack i liked better, so i picked them up tonight from the store and was too embarrassed to return them immediately...you're welcome to lowball as much as you want, but i won't sell them for less than the prices i list with each pack, considering that's what i paid and i can just return them to the store for a full refund

they're all on craigslist, and i fully expect that i'll sell them there or return them to the store, but i figured i'd give someone the chance to get a good deal on a pack



Kelty Beam 82: $170
http://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Beam-82/dp/B001NTH4EW
http://www.rei.com/product/765084



REI Mars 85: $150
http://www.rei.com/product/762496



Osprey Aether 70: $190
http://www.rei.com/product/733136

3/22/2010 9:54:20 PM

can i use my 20% off member coupon and dividend on your packs?

3/22/2010 10:23:18 PM

dang... didn't like the osprey?

3/22/2010 11:35:07 PM

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"the chance to get a good deal on a pack"

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"they were all purchased online from REI last week"

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" i won't sell them for less than the prices i list with each pack, considering that's what i paid "

so what kind of "good deal" does quagmire get from rei.com that another breathing human does not?

3/23/2010 12:22:48 AM

well, just guessing, but there were some mad sales that was going on that ended. perhaps now you can get these at the sale price from him since its over? idk...

3/23/2010 12:26:45 AM

such as the same kelty pack hes selling for 170 for 150... http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Product.aspx?baseno=2555K&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=PaidShopping&utm_term=Kelty_Beam_82_Backpack&utm_campaign=PCGOOGLEBASE2KX&codesProcessed=true

3/23/2010 12:48:43 AM

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"can i use my 20% off member coupon and dividend on your packs? "

that's what i ended up doing, using my coupon and dividend to purchase a new pack (for more than i wanted to spend, but with the dividend i can pretend that it was cheaper

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"dang... didn't like the osprey?"

considering the consistently rave reviews, i'm sure i would have loved how comfortable it is...the new aether is front-loading, though, and i HATED internal frame packs for so long because they're only top-loading (who wants to dig through their pack to get to their gear, anyway?)...of course, there's an $80 premium on the new pack

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"so what kind of "good deal" does quagmire get from rei.com that another breathing human does not?"

read below, kid:

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"well, just guessing, but there were some mad sales that was going on that ended. perhaps now you can get these at the sale price from him since its over? idk..."

exactly...they were all closeouts, so it's not like you can buy them yourself anymore

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"such as the same kelty pack hes selling for 170 for 150... "

don't forget the $13 shipping, which brings it to $163...at least try to be accurate, okay

i'm not trying to scam anyone...they cost what they cost and since i CAN return them, it makes no difference to me what some dumbass noob like flatline thinks...the added advantage of buying from me is that you get to check them out before buying them online site unseen (you may end up loving or hating the style and fit, but you won't know until you try it on)

again, it's no skin off my teeth, i'm not out a dime

in other news, i also have the REI Mojave +15 down sleeping bag (new) for $130: http://www.rei.com/product/746219



[Edited on March 23, 2010 at 7:31 AM. Reason : better pic]

3/23/2010 7:10:58 AM

im the noob and you are the 30k poster who thinks hes going to sell these backpacks at above market prices... of course I'm the one who is a dumbass...

3/23/2010 9:42:25 AM

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"above market prices"

it's cute that you have no idea what you're talking about...does your mom still wipe your ass for you on a regular basis?

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"of course I'm the one who is a dumbass..."

i'm proud of you, finally coming to terms with it

[Edited on March 23, 2010 at 9:46 AM. Reason : I'M MAKING SO MUCH MONEY ON BLACK MARKET CAMPING EQUIPMENT ]

3/23/2010 9:45:05 AM

Why do I suspect you are trying to turn some credit card money into some greenbacks?

Seriously...save everybody a lot of time and just return them.
And as far as your argument goes about being able to check them out with you...last time I checked, REI has something that we like to call....stores..
And they carry....you guessed it....things to sell. Why I hear you can walk in and see, touch and even try on all sorts of things.
The idea that we would pay you rather than simply go to the store is ridiculous.

3/23/2010 9:53:03 AM

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"Why do I suspect you are trying to turn some credit card money into some greenbacks?"

*sigh*...you might have a point if these weren't closeout items, which give you exactly $0 in terms of REI dividend (10%) or credit card (5%)...i do suppose i will get my 1% cash back, though...MAD MONEY UP IN HERE, EH?

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"Seriously...save everybody a lot of time and just return them."

i'm not sure how i'm taking up "a lot of time" by posting them on tww...maybe you find yourself staring at this thread for hours and you're angry?

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"And as far as your argument goes about being able to check them out with you...last time I checked, REI has something that we like to call....stores.. And they carry....you guessed it....things to sell. Why I hear you can walk in and see, touch and even try on all sorts of things. The idea that we would pay you rather than simply go to the store is ridiculous."

you're just too stupid to get it, aren't you? these are items that ARE NOT SOLD IN THE STORE...you also won't find similar packs (size and brand) for the same price since these are closeout items...you're right, you can go to the store and whatever you want, but you won't be doing it with these items at these prices

jeebus, you people are bored as balls, aren't you? i can't tell you how much money i've made on CL by buying cheap and selling high to people that don't know any better, but it's not the case, here...i guess flatline caught me trying to make a CRAZY $6 profit on the kelty, though...GOOD ONE, ACE VENTURA

anyway, the mars is gone (pending pickup)...i think i might go roll in all the money i made...maybe turn it into gold and pull a scrooge mcduck

[Edited on March 23, 2010 at 10:06 AM. Reason : .]

3/23/2010 10:02:28 AM

I might not be the smartest person in this thread...but then I am not the one trying to sell closeout items at retail on TWW.
What could POSSIBLY be wrong with that plan?

3/23/2010 11:36:42 AM

lol @ this thread

3/23/2010 11:47:58 AM

just return them. who cares what they think about you bringing the stuff back? just go get your cash. grow up.

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"considering the consistently rave reviews, i'm sure i would have loved how comfortable it is...the new aether is front-loading, though, and i HATED internal frame packs for so long because they're only top-loading (who wants to dig through their pack to get to their gear, anyway?)...of course, there's an $80 premium on the new pack"

i read in a bunch of forums that the 2008 version (like the pack for sale here) is much much less comfortable than the new ones. i decided to go w/ the new one when i bought mine.

3/23/2010 11:59:50 AM

i'll give you 90% of of what they're worth on the printed receipt

and ill fucking take them back

3/23/2010 12:06:44 PM

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"I might not be the smartest person in this thread...but then I am not the one trying to sell closeout items at retail on TWW. What could POSSIBLY be wrong with that plan?"

again with the grade-A stupid...do you work at being so dense? maybe you don't understand what "retail" means...AT RETAIL, they were all much more expensive (kelty was $250, mars bag was $200, and the osprey was $260)...good try, though...keep trying, old man, maybe i'll throw you a bone

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"just return them. who cares what they think about you bringing the stuff back? just go get your cash. grow up."

well, damn, why didn't i think of that? thanks, babe, it never occurred to me to do this! oh, wait, no, i already said i would

it's not convenient for me to return them AT THIS MOMENT...i'm not going by there in the next few days, and so it requires more effort for me to go out of my way to return them than it does for me to put them up on teh intarwebs

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"i read in a bunch of forums that the 2008 version (like the pack for sale here) is much much less comfortable than the new ones. i decided to go w/ the new one when i bought mine."

mind pointing me toward some? i have tried them both, one right after another and back again, and they feel EXACTLY the same (again, this is just my experience, but i'll take that over the yet-provided direct-comparison reviews)...as i mentioned, i'm much MUCH happier with having front-loading and that is, by far, my biggest reason for spending the extra $80 on the new one, but i certainly wanted to make sure it was going to be worth the money before settling

btw, kiddies, the kelty and mars have both been picked up...i'll tell you what, i'm so glad you guys advised me to go out of my way and return them when i could get same cash monies from someone who's picking them up!

i gots the osprey and sleeping bag left

[Edited on March 23, 2010 at 12:28 PM. Reason : .]

3/23/2010 12:27:54 PM

Yes, I work at it. Not everybody is a natural like you appear to be.

With all those post you have not yet learned what sort of response you would get on here for this type of thread.

3/23/2010 1:05:22 PM

so far, responses include the selling 50% of the things i've posted on teh intarwebs

also, you've entertained me with your ignorant antics...all-in-all, i'm pretty happy

[Edited on March 23, 2010 at 1:14 PM. Reason : .]

3/23/2010 1:10:55 PM

wow what an idiot

3/23/2010 1:34:33 PM

INORITE

3/23/2010 1:42:59 PM

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"i'm much MUCH happier with having front-loading and that is, by far, my biggest reason for spending the extra $80 on the new one,"

oh yeah, once you have a front loading bag you will never understand how you dealt with the top loaders.

3/23/2010 1:59:18 PM

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"oh yeah, once you have a front loading bag you will never understand how you dealt with the top loaders."

i suspect this is true...we'll see at linville gorge this weekend

3/23/2010 2:00:58 PM

I still use my old school Lowe Alpine IV internal frame.

3/23/2010 4:21:46 PM

(do want)
(do not have the monies)
(do want to go to linville gorge)

3/23/2010 10:57:37 PM

That High Sierra closeout I bought has the front-loading and it's pretty sweet, though I haven't been forced to use a top loader to see how miserable it really is.

I'll be honest, at first this thread smelled fishier than a motherfucker, but after talking to you, I realize you're just an idiot who buys too much crap then realized you don't need it

3/23/2010 11:49:57 PM

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"(do want) (do not have the monies) (do want to go to linville gorge)"

you're always welcome to join us

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"you're just an idiot who buys too much crap then realized you don't need it "

i just wanted to make sure that, when it was all said and done, i would have a pack that was comfortable...i've spent far too many hikes dealing with a sore back and aching shoulders to put up with inferior equipment again

but we'll see...you had better hope you don't need any of my "crap" this weekend

[Edited on March 24, 2010 at 7:44 AM. Reason : .]

3/24/2010 7:44:48 AM