Just went in to buy some Lifestraw water purifiers since they were on sale for a great price. Obviously I went in mask-free... I found what I needed, and at that moment I had my first confrontation. The guy was polite in asking me to wear a mask, and I politely responded that I was almost done. I grabbed my items, walked to the counter, and as I was entering the line, I was approached by a manager. He also told me I needed a mask to shop. I told him I was done shopping, and I just needed to pay and I would be on my way. He said it was policy and that he would get me a mask, to which I said no thanks. I placed my items on the counter and the first clerk ignored me. A second clerk walked over to tell me I needed a mask. I told her that I was just gonna swipe my credit card and then i'd be on my way. At this point, there are now 3 employees outside the counter around me, and 5 or so behind the counter all staring and insisting I wear a mask. The manager is now holding the box of masks with his arms outstretched trying to not get too close to my extremely dangerous person. I said again that I only needed to check out and would be on my way. They refused to scan my items and let me pay. I told them it was communist bullshit and that they were wasting more time by arguing with me than just letting me be on my way. Their response was that the only way I could pay was to wear it, and then they said that I could do curbside if I wanted. I told them this was getting way out of hand, not just here, but everywhere. I said thanks, but i'll be purchasing them elsewhere. At no point were they rude to me, but honestly, their smug "holier than thou" attitude was worse. I left, walked into Bass Pro where they greeted my maskless face with a coupon instead of liberal dumbfuckery. It was worth spending double to shop like I am still in the U S of A. Don't let these assclowns control you anymore!
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REI sucks anyways. Find a locally owned mom and pop outfitter. They will appreciate you much more than a commie corporation.