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OT - RTIC Warranty

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,192
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    It’s been a hot minute since we’ve had some forum haiku. 

    Can’t sell must discount 
    RTIC loses to Yeti
    I am no scumbag

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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    lwrehm said:
    stlcharcoal said:
    Probably because they don't make those models anymore?  So they don't care.  Didn't they have to change all their coolers and tumblers after the lawsuit?  I can't remember.  Made in China.....so not surprising.

    Yeti is a 3 or 5 year warranty depending on the model.  Made in the Philippines, China, and allegedly they contract them out to a few companies in the US when demand requires it.

    Pelican.....LIFETIME warranty and made in the USA.

    Yes, I can confirm that they do build some Yeti Coolers in the USA, some are made right here in Oostburg Wisconsin, they make about 700 hard side coolers a day at the plant here.  The wife says all the hard sides are made in the USA, parts may be imported,  but if you see a "DP" logo on the bottom of a Yeti hard side, it just may be from Oostburg, WI.
    Mine does not have a DP on the bottom but does have a “USA” sticker on the bottom whatever that means. 
    Probably that the sticker was made in 'Merica and slapped on a foreign made cooler?
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  • JohnnyTarheel
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    DoubleEgger said:
    It’s been a hot minute since we’ve had some forum haiku. 

    Can’t sell must discount 
    RTIC loses to Yeti
    I am no scumbag

    Wasn’t Scottie the RTIC spokesmen.... you know he was getting a cut before the lawsuit.....
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • Botch
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    Carolina Q said:
    At least Dik's is legit. I once tried WhiteHousedotcom from my work PC. Seriously NSFW! Or was years ago when I made that mistake - no idea what you get now. The correct addy, of course, is .gov, but I just wasn't thinking. No recollection of why I wanted to look at the WH website (or who lived there then or even when then was). Anyway, my company's filters caught it and I got a phone call from the head of Security. Not just a simple *****. =)
    When I worked up at Thiokol I googled the Beaver Mountain Ski Area, up near Logan.  Oof-dah.  At least IT cops weren't a thing back then.  
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  • Lit
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    thetrim said:
    Go buy another one, and you're still in for less than a single YETI.  Maybe @Lit will buy this from you.  He's pretty big on the RTIC brand.  Do a four day ice test on it and see what, if any, insulating properties you lost.
    At 2 yrs a pop he’ll be on his 3rd before the Yeti warranty runs out. With the  REI yearly coupon my Yetis only cost me about 30% more than RTIC. So glad I didn’t settle for the cheap knockoff. 
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  • Botch
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    dmchicago said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Mine does not have a DP on the bottom but does have a “USA” sticker on the bottom whatever that means. 
    Probably that the sticker was made in 'Merica and slapped on a foreign made cooler?
    Applied in 'Merica, printed in China.   
    Like red hats.   ;)
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,192
    edited February 2019
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    JohnnyTarheel said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    It’s been a hot minute since we’ve had some forum haiku. 

    Can’t sell must discount 
    RTIC loses to Yeti
    I am no scumbag

    Wasn’t Scottie the RTIC spokesmen.... you know he was getting a cut before the lawsuit.....
    I believe that to be the case sir. I’d be nervous if I were a shaving product maker or an overall manufacturer right now. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,192
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    Lit said:
    thetrim said:
    Go buy another one, and you're still in for less than a single YETI.  Maybe @Lit will buy this from you.  He's pretty big on the RTIC brand.  Do a four day ice test on it and see what, if any, insulating properties you lost.
    At 2 yrs a pop he’ll be on his 3rd before the Yeti warranty runs out. With the  REI yearly coupon my Yetis only cost me about 30% more than RTIC. So glad I didn’t settle for the cheap knockoff. 
    And the dividends add up too. I think I paid about $80 for my Roadie. 
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  • Thatgrimguy
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    I have 4 of them and have beat the ever living hell out of them. 2 have ridden thousands of miles on the front of the trailer behind a Motorhome and still operate perfectly. I’ve lost feet but nothing that affects usability. Doesn’t look like your cooler will work any worse. Unless you are filling with bottles I guess. They will be harder to set in there!!
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,314
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    lwrehm said:
    stlcharcoal said:
    Probably because they don't make those models anymore?  So they don't care.  Didn't they have to change all their coolers and tumblers after the lawsuit?  I can't remember.  Made in China.....so not surprising.

    Yeti is a 3 or 5 year warranty depending on the model.  Made in the Philippines, China, and allegedly they contract them out to a few companies in the US when demand requires it.

    Pelican.....LIFETIME warranty and made in the USA.

    Yes, I can confirm that they do build some Yeti Coolers in the USA, some are made right here in Oostburg Wisconsin, they make about 700 hard side coolers a day at the plant here.  The wife says all the hard sides are made in the USA, parts may be imported,  but if you see a "DP" logo on the bottom of a Yeti hard side, it just may be from Oostburg, WI.
    A very small portion of their hard sided coolers are made in the USA. Unfortunately. Most are made overseas. 
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  • Brisket_Fanatic
    Brisket_Fanatic Posts: 2,884
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    It doesn’t affect performance, just makes it a little tougher when placing items in it. 

    NW IA

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,981
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    I’m just trying to figure out how air bubbles form in a system that has nominally been vacuum sealed.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • CigarCityEgger
    CigarCityEgger Posts: 2,109
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    I’ve got 3 RTIC’s (65/45/soft 20), no issues over here. 
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  • Lit
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    JohnInCarolina said:
    I’m just trying to figure out how air bubbles form in a system that has nominally been vacuum sealed.
    Someone flipped the switch
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  • Lit
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    CigarCityEgger said:
    I’ve got 3 RTIC’s (65/45/soft 20), no issues over here. 
    Yet
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  • Lit
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    Thatgrimguy said:
    I have 4 of them and have beat the ever living hell out of them. 2 have ridden thousands of miles on the front of the trailer behind a Motorhome and still operate perfectly. I’ve lost feet but nothing that affects usability. Doesn’t look like your cooler will work any worse. Unless you are filling with bottles I guess. They will be harder to set in there!!
    They’re falling apart but besides that a great buy?
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,122
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    stlcharcoal said:
    Carolina Q said:
    At least Dik's is legit. I once tried WhiteHousedotcom from my work PC. Seriously NSFW! Or was years ago when I made that mistake - no idea what you get now. The correct addy, of course, is .gov, but I just wasn't thinking. No recollection of why I wanted to look at the WH website (or who lived there then or even when then was). Anyway, my company's filters caught it and I got a phone call from the head of Security. Not just a simple *****. =)
    Google "rockwood ace" instead of "rockwood ace hardware" and see what pops up.  Also NSFW!!  The guys up at Ace HQ in Chicago got a good laugh out of that one.  I think we found our new spokesman.
    Dang it!  My google targeted ads are going to suck for a while now.
    They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin
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  • CigarCityEgger
    CigarCityEgger Posts: 2,109
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    Lit said:
    CigarCityEgger said:
    I’ve got 3 RTIC’s (65/45/soft 20), no issues over here. 
    Yet
    Ha we shall see. I don’t use mine very frequently, just for gameday, occasional gathering/travel. I’ll let you guys know when I have an issue
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,530
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    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1204242/ot-stupid-decision-yeti-customer-service#latest
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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,729
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    Lit said:
    Thatgrimguy said:
    I have 4 of them and have beat the ever living hell out of them. 2 have ridden thousands of miles on the front of the trailer behind a Motorhome and still operate perfectly. I’ve lost feet but nothing that affects usability. Doesn’t look like your cooler will work any worse. Unless you are filling with bottles I guess. They will be harder to set in there!!
    They’re falling apart but besides that a great buy?
    My yeti lost its feet too. It’s because of the burners on the front of my trailer. Catch point.
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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