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hmmm...Should I let the fact that I get 3% cash back at the REI online store be a factor in determining whether or not to cough up $125

Posted by znufrii Dec 18 '08, 08:42

for a six-month membership at the climbing gym, as well as the $100 I'll need for equipment. Currently I'm paying $15 for a day pass which includes equipment rental. But, if i want to do any outdoor climbing this summer I'll need my own gear anyway.

Decisions, decisions.

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You really ought to figure out the decrease in healthcare expenditures due to your increased heart health, and then determine if it is revenue-neutral -- nm - TFox Dec 18, 08:50 2
- what about his increased risk of injury from falls? -- nm - loosilu Dec 18, 09:03
- That would be a relevant data point, if I actually went to the doctor once in a while. - znufrii Dec 18, 08:54
Do you see yourself going climbing often or is it just a temporary interest that you won't be doing 6 months from now? - krusty Dec 18, 08:45 10
- My friend goes regularly, I can see myself going every other week. -- nm - znufrii Dec 18, 08:46 9
  - Don't even factor the rebate into your decision. If you go every two weeks for six months, the cost is 13*$15 = $195. - Roger More Dec 18, 08:53
  - Then it's probably worth it to own your own gear and get the membership. -- nm - krusty Dec 18, 08:47 5
    - that's what I'm thinking. it'll pay off in the long term. - znufrii Dec 18, 08:49 4
      - I'm definitely interested. I'll remind you after the holidays. It sounds like a ton of fun. - krusty Dec 18, 08:52 3
        
        First timers is $30, because you have to take a belay class before you can climb. - znufrii Dec 18, 08:56 2
        
        Prices aren't bad, I expected them to be higher. -- nm - krusty Dec 18, 08:57 1
        
        the only drawback is you generally have to go with a friend. they don't have anyone there to belay for you. - znufrii Dec 18, 08:58
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  - at least she does, now that her back surgery is over with. -- nm - znufrii Dec 18, 08:47

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