Because they couldn’t. He bought the bag before they automatically tracked all purchasers with a unique ID on the bags they sell. The CEO of PD actively called the tip line.

  • @SpruceBringsteen
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    52 hours ago

    They have a pretty robust used gear swap program and their products come with lifetime warranties.

    • @[email protected]
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      11 hour ago

      Yeah… that should be tied to the product, not a person. And it doesn’t need a unique serial number. Take the old one back, verify it’s not a fraud, send the replacement. If it’s a fraud, destroy it and let the customer know why, then offer them credit on a genuine piece.

      A backpack company doesn’t need to know who I am.