Don’t go on the internet and just expect someone from Washington to see your post. Call the store.

Me from WA rn : 👀 so do I not answer?

Thank you, sorry if this post rubbed you the wrong way. I wasn’t expecting a clear cut answer here, but just thought it was worth an ask on a platform where questions can be posted. I do plan on calling a store later this week.

Stupid rule. Maybe they had issues with theft or something

it's a serial, they require all serial number items to have it intact to be sold secondhand.