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llbean.com
americana, casual, classic, swimwear men, womenAge 0-3, 4-12, 13-18, 19-25, 26-45, 46-60
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About the business


llbean.com
+1 800-441-5713
USA
L.L. Bean is part of L.L. Bean
Clothing item from L.L. BeanFashion apparel by L.L. BeanMerchandise from L.L. Bean clothing lineL.L. Bean fashion product

Business Highlights

General

Parent Company: L.L. Bean
Target Gender: men, women
Target Age Group: 0-3, 4-12, 13-18, 19-25, 26-45, 46-60

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $6
Free Shipping: sometimes
Free Shipping Detail: for orders over $75

Returns

Return Policy: not free
Return Instructions: products must be in good condition
Return Cost: $6.50 return fee

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: Not Good Enough
Recycling Program: no
Responsible Materials: recycled

Product

Style: americana, casual, classic, swimwear
Body Fit: regular, plus size, petite & short
Available Sizes: Men's (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, 1X, 2X, 3X), Women's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 1X, 2X, 3X)

Customer Service

Support Channels: chat, phone, contact form
Support Phone: +1 800-441-5713

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, Apple Pay, PayPal

Membership Programs

Rewards Program: TopCashback, Active Junky, Rakuten, Mr. Rebates

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L.L. Bean Reviews Summary

The company's reputation has significantly declined, with customers expressing frustration over deteriorating product quality and inconsistent sizing. Many reviews highlight issues with customer service, describing representatives as unhelpful and rude, which exacerbates dissatisfaction. Delays in shipping and returns further contribute to negative sentiments, with customers feeling undervalued and neglected. While some positive feedback remains regarding specific products, the overall trend indicates a growing discontent with the brand's commitment to quality and customer care, prompting many loyal customers to seek alternatives. Addressing these concerns could help restore trust and improve customer loyalty.

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service
86
value
79
shipping
72
returns
71
quality
71

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Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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IF I COULD GIVE YOU A 0 I WOOD. THIS WEB/STORE E-MAILS YOU TWICE A DAY. I HAVE SENT ASKING TO UNSUBSCRIBE. I HAVE TRIED TO UNSUBSCRIBE SEVERAL TIMES. THERE WEBSITE DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO STOP THE E-MAILS. THERE SIZES RUN SMALLER THAT THE AVERAGE AND I WILL NEVER USE AGAIN.

Date of experience: December 26, 2017
Vermont
1 review
11 helpful votes
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Lets fist say, I have bought thousands of dollars of products over the years from 'll bean
And have promoted there name to literally everyone I know. And have lately discovered just how shady they trully are.
I ordered a lounge shirt for my girl and a 135 dollar axe for my son for xmas. The shirt arrived the axe. Did not. The tracking said "delivered" I waited 2 days and emailed them. They assured me the problem was fixed and the axe would arrive in time for Xmas. Another day and I got an email stating the order was canceled! Now have to wait another week to get a refund. Very disappointed with this company and I might even give away all my bean gear. I will never speak their name or promote anything from them again.
Ps would give a 0 if possible

Date of experience: December 23, 2017
California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Always reliable
December 24, 2017

Always excellent products and professional service. I have been shopping on-line with them for 25 years.

Date of experience: December 23, 2017
New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Today it is freezing rain with a slick layer of ice and rain on top of it... the worst walking conditions possible... unless you own a pair of arctic grip boots. These boots are amazing. They won't slide even if you try to make them slide. We can't drive in this but we can walk in our arctic grip boots. Thsnk you LL BEAN. You truly are the best.

Date of experience: December 23, 2017
Maine
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Lies
December 22, 2017

On December 20th I placed an order. On the website it said that it was the last day to get it by Christmas. The item I ordered was in stalk. So I checked out and paid for that item. After it was completed, it stated that it was on back order and that it would be 2 to 3 weeks. I called customer service immediately and I was told that the back order was incorrect and that I would get it on the 23rd (Friday). Its now Friday and I noticed that my order stated that it was being processed and still on back order. I called again and was told that they are doing all they can. The same thing happened last Christmas. I never got my order. When I called after Christmas, they said that the item was on back order. I told the person I spoke to that I was not please with their business tactics. And this person did not care what I have to say. I told him to cancel my order and I will take my business to Cabelas. This person didnt not care and didnt even apologize on behalf of llbean. NEVER AGAIN!
CABELAS is much better.

Date of experience: December 22, 2017
Pennsylvania
5 reviews
13 helpful votes
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THEY ABSOLUTELY DO NOT CARE AT ALL ABOUT SIZES NOT FITTING WHEN THEY SHOULD... OR CHECKING OUT PROBLEMS... CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS

Date of experience: December 13, 2017
Florida
5 reviews
19 helpful votes
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Cabela's and Bass Pro shops can't even carry LL Bean's Boots. Great customer service, wide selection and a 24/7 HQ in Maine!

Date of experience: December 11, 2017
New York
1 review
10 helpful votes
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I have been a LL bean customer for many year. I have purchased ll bean products mostly because of there return policy. I recently went into the store to return a $260 jacket a bought 6 years ago. It had very little wear but when I went to use it this year the zipper broke. I wanted to exchange it for a new jacket. They said I would "put on a list for no more returns" I was very disappointed by this news because I have payed thousands of dollars to this company. I have only purchased items from this company based on that policy and now that it has changed I will no longer support there business. I advise people to support Patagonia or North Face which have a better customer service and support good causes.

Date of experience: December 10, 2017
Massachusetts
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Love you, LL!
December 8, 2017

I am a 30 year customer, and have only wonderful memories of LL Bean products and customer service. They have never disappointed me.

Date of experience: December 7, 2017
Florida
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Thumbs Up!
December 7, 2017

I have been buying from LL Bean for 40 years. Love their clothing quality, sheets, shoes. Everything! And their store in Maine is awesome too!.

Date of experience: December 6, 2017
Iowa
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Wrath over the wreath
December 5, 2017

Wow. Totally misleading information about "when we ship"... when I purchased (11/15) the wreath, the site said, "we start shipping Nov 20 and your order will arrive 5-7 business days." Today the tracking said "Dec. 5" and it's nowhere near its destination. No wonder people have complained about the dried-out wreaths! Never again.

Date of experience: December 5, 2017
Montana
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Christmas Wreath
December 5, 2017

I sent my parents a Traditional Balsam 24 in Wreath, they live in Florida (are originally from the north), they love the smell of fresh Xmas trees.The wreath was ordered November 13th or 14th and delivered November 24th, the wreath was dried out & a large amount of needles fell off the wreath. Not a typical amount. Did not have much fragrance. My parents say this wreath will not last until Christmas. I ordered another on December 1st - to be shipped directly to recipients in Montana - before I heard about the condition the wreath arrived in Florida - I will find out from the Montana recipients on the condition of this wreath...

Date of experience: December 5, 2017
North Carolina
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Can actually talk to a REAL, LIVE human being if you have a glitch in processing your order online. Always helpful and will process the order on the spot if requested to do so.

Date of experience: December 5, 2017
Maine
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Rude, rude, rude! When I returned a jacket with a broken zipper in the spring, they told me they couldn't fix it and they didn't have the item to replace it, so they told me to come back in the fall and get a new jacket of similar style for the same price. They even wrote that on my receipt... and when I went by tonight, they refused to honor their own terms. And when I asked for the GM, a kid come out and told me he managed the entire store--but that turns out to be a lie. I have gone to Bean for years because of their outstanding customer service--but now I might as well shop somewhere else. I can get terrible customer service anywhere!

Date of experience: November 28, 2017
Virginia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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LL Bean told me they made a mistake in allowing me to order something on 10/17/17, so they kept pushing my order back eventually passed Christmas, so I was forced to cancel. I asked for them to give me the next closely related item at the price I was getting the other ones for, they said no. Their customer service is pathetic. They kept offering me the exact same deal that was their special of the day.

Date of experience: November 27, 2017
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Misleading 25% Off Flyer
November 26, 2017

Last week, I received in the mail a promotional offer from L. L. Bean, "25% Off Clothes & Outerwear - November 22- December 17,2017." Okay... online, I tried to order a pair of women's slippers for my sister today, November 26,2017. The promo code on the flyer was rejected. I re-read the fine print on the flyer and noticed that the word "select" was included there, but ONLY there. What exactly does that "select" mean, I wondered? Nowhere on the flyer was it explained specifically what the "select" items were.

The fine print did exclude two footwear items - the Bean Boots and Maine Hunting Shoes - but it stipulated nothing else about any other footwear.

I called L. L. Bean about this, and I was told that the slippers I wanted were excluded... but, again, nowhere on the flyer was this exclusion mentioned. The person with whom I spoke couldn't explain why, and just replied lamely, "Sorry..."

I work in retail apparel myself, and our own customer service standards would always favor the customer in the instance of an error of omission such as this one. I have been buying items from L. L. Bean since 1975, but I have to sadly admit that it's just not the same anymore.

Date of experience: November 26, 2017
Pennsylvania
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Such great, quality items
November 25, 2017

I love the warmth, quality and savings of LL Bean! Their items are wuality and very long lasting! My hubs loves the mock turtle neck shirts. Easy to navigate website. Can't go wrong using their clothing.

Date of experience: November 24, 2017
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank You!
November 22, 2017

LL Bean is the best! Very consistent fitting clothes and a great product. Hope they are around for a very long time.

Date of experience: November 21, 2017
Minnesota
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Placed an order for a fly rod on 11/13/2017 and I had already planned a fishing trip starting from 11/22/2017 to 11/25/2017. The order is still processing and no expected delivery date available. Ruined fishing trip, ruined vacation, and probably going to lose a customer permantley. Should of learned my lesson from the first time. Very sad week: (

Date of experience: November 20, 2017
California
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
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I buy all my husbands clothes here. If a shirt gets a rip three years later they'll replace it, but so far that's never happened because they truly have the best quality available!

Date of experience: November 17, 2017