Retailers with a huge coupon list the exclusions to that coupon when manufacturer deals or other factors keep them from lowering the price too far on a given item. We understand that. What we understand slightly less is why Dick’s Sporting Goods bothers to publish their exclusions at all.

See, the list of things that the coupon actually covers would be much shorter. If you don’t believe us, go check out the list of exclusions on the Dick’s site.

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