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

L.L.Bean, founded in 1912 and headquartered in Freeport, Maine, is a renowned American retailer that specializes in outdoor and recreational gear, clothing, and homeware. Known for its L.L.Bean Boot and commitment to quality, the company serves a loyal customer base globally through e-commerce and strategic retail partnerships.


llbean.com
+1 800-441-5713
USA
L.L. Bean is part of L.L. Bean
Founded in 1912
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
Year Founded: 1912
Target Gender: men, women

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
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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Reviews Summary

L.L. Bean has a rating of 2.1 stars from 579 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with L.L. Bean most frequently mention customer service, credit card and return policy. L.L. Bean ranks 74th among Outdoor Clothing sites.

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84
value
77
shipping
70
returns
70
quality
69
Louisiana
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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In the past, I have appreciated the quality of LL Bean products. Over the past years, I have been displeased with the lessening of the quality and value of products being offered. Products currently being sold at LL Bean carry a premium price but are often made in China. I should just go to Walmart to buy China made products at a better price!

Date of experience: January 13, 2017
Pennsylvania
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I ordered my husband some jeans for Christmas 2022. They were a little too tight so I went ahead and returned them on December 26th. UPS informed me they arrived at LL Bean on the 29th. Today is January 10th and when I checked with their customer service department, I was told that it may be a few more weeks till they process my return. They are only processing returns from December 22nd as of today. So by the time I get my refund (if I ever will) it could be several more weeks. Through the years I have purchased lots of items for my husband from Bean, but after this I am done! So disappointed in their customer service. BTW, I had already re-ordered the next size up the very day I returned the first pair. The agent I talked to on the phone was very kind, and I realize it's not her fault. So I told her to please tell management about this conversation.
She said she would.

Date of experience: January 10, 2023
Georgia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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My Kind of Store
November 8, 2017

I am an ole Mainer that has settled back in the Smokies for my retirement and all though I can't make that Freeport trip on a regular basis I purchase on line with this great company. The best customer service that offers great products.
I miss that old discount store across the street in the back parking lot. That was LL Bean!

Date of experience: November 8, 2017
Alabama
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Product never filled
February 1, 2021

We ordered house shoes understanding the would arrive after Christmas. Called 2-3 times and LLBean said they were back ordered. Called AGAIN today (2. 1. 2021) asking when they were to be shipped and LLBean said they cancelled our order! We were never told. NOT ACCEPTABLE LLBean. Why would we ever order from you again?

Date of experience: February 1, 2021
Tennessee
8 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Have ordered four items from LL Bean in last six weeks or so. One tshirt was actually so cheap that had I seen it, I would never have ordered it. I then ordered the $70 pants which I usually get for my husband and the inseam was off by over an inch (actually I think closer to two inches, at any rate, they touched the floor in the back), ordered two knit cardigans in the same size and one of them would not come close to coverage/closure in the front. Go figure. It costs alot to send these things back. For the pants, I would have hoped since they clearly made a mistake, they would cover the postage. Nope. For the crappy tshirt, I would have hoped they would not accept that lack of quality and for the non-uniform sizing, well, that is just the last straw. I would add that the cheap tshirt had washing instructions in Chinese and Spanish but not in English. Sad. This used to be my favorite retailer and an always reliable go to favorite.

Date of experience: March 5, 2016
Massachusetts
1 review
11 helpful votes
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Womens turtlenecks
January 16, 2018

I'm sorry to have to write this review but I can't stay silent any longer! I've ordered from llbean since the 80's when their clothing was made with quality. Over the years ive seen it steadily go downhill. As a result the only thing I still order is their turtlenecks. WELL, I've always worn a size large until several years ago the large would shrink so much that the sleves were 4" to short and they no longer stayed tucked in. So, I went to the XL until 2 years ago when the same thing happened. A month ago I ordered 1xl ones and after washing them twice the sleves are again to short and they will hardly stay tucked in, ugh. My size has remained the same so I know the fault lies in the product itself. These recent turtlenecks will be returned and I will discontinue any further llbean purchases. It's sad that the quality of llbean is so poor now, yet their prices are still so high..

Date of experience: January 16, 2018
Massachusetts
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I just purchased a Bike through LLBean, It finally came from China. When I went to install the peddles, you could see the threads were not in good shape in the cranks. I did install them finger tight for about 5 threads so that I know it was not cross threaded. The peddles then went in in about 3/4 of the way with a wrench until they would go no further. I figured it is what it is, well 1 month later all the threads failed on the right crank and the peddle fell out. I call LLbean and they accuse me (I have been an auto mechanic for 35 years) of stripping the crank out myself and refuse to send me a crank. I will be returning the bike.
They used to be a reputable business. FYI, my girlfriend got a new bike as well from a different company and I assembled that one without issue.

Date of experience: August 10, 2020
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Poor customer experience
November 18, 2021

Ordered a snow tube and received an email couples hours after saying it wasnt in stock anymor. Ordered the other color (it was in stock on the website). Received quickly another email saying it wasnt in stock. Replied to them asking them to cancel an order for the 2nd color (since they were able to cancel mine quickly) never received a response… will never buy there again

Date of experience: November 18, 2021
Alabama
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Ordered a pair of shoes and after 15 days they still hadn't arrived so called customer service and was on hold for 25 minutes before someone picked up! They said their warehouse was being reorganized which was slowing everything down so they hadn't even shipped my shoes yet. He said I'd be transferred to customer service and I was placed on hold for ANOTHER 10 minutes! A lady again mentioned the warehouse problem and she couldn't even give me a deliery date. I told her to cancel the order and that it was unacceptable that I wasn't even notified about the delay sooner. I'll never order from here again.

Date of experience: June 12, 2017
Texas
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The quality of their products is unparalleled, and their dedication to customer service is something I have never experienced before. From the moment I placed my order, I felt taken care of. The excitement I felt when my package arrived was matched only by the joy I felt when I used my LL Bean gear on my latest adventure. It's clear that LL Bean isn't just a brand; it's a lifestyle.

Date of experience: March 27, 2023
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bad customer service
November 14, 2021

As a new customer I expected to get not only the 10% promo but also the 15% for being a new Bean credit card holder but they wouldn't combine the offers so I cancelled my Christmas order! It was gonna be a LLBean Christmas for my entire family, but not now! You turned this shopper off!

Date of experience: November 14, 2021
Oregon
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Terrible customer service
September 18, 2021

I have just spent an HOUR+ on the phone with at least 6 reps from LLBean and their associated Mastercard, trying to make a purchase with my new approved card. NO ONE knows how to do their job. I kept getting sent to a different person, only to finally be hung up on with no purchase made. Guess what? I'm going to take that as a sign that THEY SUCK and don't deserve my hard-earned money.

Date of experience: September 18, 2021
Massachusetts
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I bought 2 medium men shirts, both M regular, traditional fit but one is 3 inches longer than the other one! What are they doing?! Don't they have any standards anymore?! They ruined the sizes

Date of experience: December 25, 2022
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Abominable Service
June 13, 2021

Wanted items that weren't in stock in the store. The salesperson was super helpful - placed an expedited order, gave us a military discount, and promised a receipt by email. The email receipt never came, and the day before scheduled delivery I got nervous. It took three store employees (including the manager) nearly half an hour to get me an order number but they still couldn't give me a receipt. I called the warehouse with my order number and found that the order was now scheduled to be shipped the day it was supposed to be delivered, arriving too late for the trip I needed the equipment for. LLBean failed me at every step once the order was placed.

Date of experience: June 13, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sold out
March 28, 2023

LL Bean Used to B worth the money,Not now!The prices R the same VERY EXPENSIVE yet since moving to China the shoes&slippets fall apart in no time!Their clothes the same &the fit is off.I'm done paying their high prices for cheap material!Linda sold out

Date of experience: March 28, 2023
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not water proof
November 18, 2021

Bought two pair of hiking shoes and the fit is great, quite compy with the orthotic. But they were advertised as waterproof and they leak through just with the mrning dew on the lawn... not what I would call waterproof...

Date of experience: November 17, 2021
Nevada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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LL Bean sucks
January 12, 2017

Their substandard Chinese merchandise is a rip-off. You may as well buy your clothing from Walmart. They care naught for the longevity of our planet, American jobs, or their customers.

Date of experience: January 12, 2017
Massachusetts
9 reviews
42 helpful votes
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Never, ever a bad experience with this decades old company. They never leave me hanging, accept all returns and give full compensation even if it's not new anymore.

Date of experience: October 26, 2017
Virginia
7 reviews
0 helpful votes
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You can never go wrong with LL Bean. Their clothes are a little pricey but they lost forever. And I mostly love the fact that they sell classic Styles not trendy will outfits.

Date of experience: October 23, 2017
South Carolina
3 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Re: return
November 21, 2018

A nightmare never shop here again hint-hint empty stores like sears are coming! Deceptive return policy and customer service callus and who cares attitude

Date of experience: November 21, 2018