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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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value
77
shipping
70
returns
70
quality
69
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
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happiest shopping ever
February 9, 2023

I am 67, worked construction for 20 years, i have never found more durable clothes any where. Dont waste your time, energy or money searching. Trust me

Date of experience: February 9, 2023
Washington
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Bad boots
February 11, 2020

No longer stand behind their products, my new boots fell apart. Apparently the workers in china just didn't get the $. 10 hour they were asking for and quality took a nose dive.

Date of experience: February 11, 2020
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A CHRISTMAS SCROOGE!
December 17, 2016

ABSOLUTELY NOT CHRISTMAS FRIENDLY!

"Looking for valid Coupon to save $$ for Xmas; spoke to **** online (and he really was one) simply said NO!, not interested in working with customer! Didn't offer to spk/w manager; I guess LL Beam is more interested in making $$$$ than having repeat customers! Not good; Despite loving their products, been a loyal customer, I will never shop again!"

Date of experience: December 17, 2016
Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I was led to believe that LL Bean has a good return/adjustment policy but I recently found out it surely does not. When I told them these "Wicked Moccasin " slippers I've had for some time have torn where the lacing enters the slipper, they told me I had to mail them to them AT MY EXPENSE and they would then HAVE THEM EVALUATED AND THEN LET ME KNOW WHAT, IF ANYTHING, THEY WOULD DO FOR ME! Also, some of the people there that I had contact with, including a manager's supervisor "Mark," did not have a very conciliatory attitude; rather it was quite the opposite. Immediately thereafter I went online and found "Overland Sheepskin Co." and bought a pair of their "Men's Sydney Australian Merino Sheepskin Moccasin Slippers" for $99.99. These slippers appear to be made so much better, well worth the extra $20, and it appears that this Company's return/adjustment policy is a far superior one. I've ordered many items from LL Bean in the past but I may now be done doing that.

Date of experience: July 20, 2021
Canada
30 reviews
25 helpful votes
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Watch for sales but buy their items when you find a good quality item that fits you fine because it will last a long time, washing & wearing extremely well.

Date of experience: August 4, 2016
New Hampshire
1 review
1 helpful vote
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WORST customer service ever. Advised all my family and friends not to purchase from them anymore. They told me to send in my moccasin slippers that are $80 for a review bc the strap broke off in icy conditions. The lady just told me I shouldn't be wearing them outside and they can't support the return. I do understand altho her best solution was to offer me 20% off to purchase a NEW pair. LOL get a life LL Bean you money hungry animals. Disappointed I spent so much money on a product that doesn't last even a year. I have found Minnetonka and DEARFOAM are *******x better. And for a fraction of the price. Take your money to these companies instead! They legit charged me $6.50 for shipping the moccasins back to them for review also. Extremely disappointed in this company and this experience. My friends and family will NOT be supporting LL bean anymore.

Date of experience: January 5, 2023
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Don't Reserve On Line!
October 27, 2015

I reserved a pair of yoga pants on line following ALL directions. Received an email stating my item was ready to pick up at the Tysons Corner store. Arrived and 40 minutes later was still without my item. First, Emily and Elena were terrific. No one could find the item. Elena and I checked every register counter after calling down to where the items are supposed to be held. After about 15 minutes, someone was supposed to come up from the downstairs area to speak with me. Another sales person told me someone was on the way. Never saw anyone from downstairs. The assistant manager disappeared when Elena told her she needed help with a customer. After 2 or 3 calls on the walkie-talkie, Kathy still was invisible and busy. Tom, the manager, was initially at a meeting and then could not be reached. I left with a gift card which Elena begged me to take, even though I told her chances of me shopping here again were very slim. I can't tell you how many sales people (and there were many) walked by me as I was standing at the top of the stairs waiting for the person from downstairs who never came. Elena was the only one who cared to ask if she could help. She personally went downstairs to check herself only to come back confused. What has happened to L L Bean?

Date of experience: October 27, 2015
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The company broke the law donating excess funds to Trump. With so many of their products made in China they have no intention of making Maine or America great.

Date of experience: January 8, 2017
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I had bought a hunting field jaket and the coating inside the game bag was starting to wear so I called them and they said that I mustt have warn it out.So I told them it was only warn 4 times a year. They did send me anuother one

Date of experience: June 22, 2016
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Bad Customer Service
January 30, 2018

Terrible return policy. They re-charge you for the item and then tell you they are going to credit back. What kind of game is LL Bean playing? Disgusting.

Date of experience: January 30, 2018
Mississippi
8 reviews
15 helpful votes
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Fantastic products
March 14, 2017

With their product guarantee you can't go wrong. Granted, you pay for it up front but you are getting quality and peace of mind. Old fashioned customer service, made in USA, can't be beat.

Date of experience: March 13, 2017
Mississippi
6 reviews
8 helpful votes
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I purchased insulated hunting boots and they didn't hold up at all. The soles came off after two hunting seasons, a total of 8 months wearing them just on days that I went hunting.

Date of experience: August 24, 2016
New York
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Every single thing from pricing to customer support to always fixing your issue no matter what to UNLIMITED GUARANTEED LIFETIME WARRANTY... makes them the best company in the WORLD, let alone just America.

Date of experience: March 29, 2017
Canada
4 reviews
22 helpful votes
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Quality as advertised, access to customer reviews for each item, lightning fast delivery, free shipping to Canada. One of the best U.S. on-line retailers in the business!

Date of experience: July 19, 2013
Florida
7 reviews
26 helpful votes
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Excellent experience
October 29, 2017

Ordered some travel items, very professional transaction, immediately confirmation, items came quickly, shipping notice sent and tracking was available.

Date of experience: October 29, 2017
California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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They once prided themselves on their superior customer service and trust me it showed. Having been a customer for many years I can attest first hand that what impressed me about this company was the fact that from the time they answered the phone they knew all your information, actively listened to your concerns, and resolved your issues to great satisfaction.

I recently returned an item and received confirmation via UPS tracking that they have had it for over a week. In this case I filled out their return slip and requested an exchange (XL too large). Their website not only doesn't show the return or replacement item pending but when I called a lady I spoke with cut me off in mid-sentence and stated it might take another week or so to show up and to wait for my refund. When I explained I wanted an exchange she quickly stated to check back in another week and it might show up then. I get the fact that it may be a busy time of year with the holidays coming around but being cut off quickly like that and given the vague check back in a week or so is not exactly the best way to handle a customer inquiry imho. That said, I do enjoy the quality of their clothing so I will be a loyal customer. However, the customer service could use an upgrade. It's not what it used to be.

Date of experience: November 19, 2022
Kansas
24 reviews
36 helpful votes
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GREAT CLOTHES.
November 26, 2015

HAVE PURCHASED CLOTHING AND SHOES FROM THEM FOR YEARS. THE ONLY DRAWBACK IS THEIR CREDIT CARD SYSTEM. SHOULD MAKE ALL CREDIT CARD PURCHASES EQUAL. I SHOP OTHER PLACES SOMETIMES BECAUSE OF THEIR POLICY OF GIVING GREATER DISCOUNT IF YOU USE THEIR BANK.

Date of experience: November 26, 2015
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered two Adirondack chairs. The original shipping timeline was 5 weeks. 2 weeks past that, I reached out to customer service. They informed me that the vendor was backed up, and the new ship date wouldn't be for another 5 weeks for a total of almost 12 weeks from order to shipment.

I requested to cancel the order, and the CS rep on the chat informed me that the 'request' was submitted. I requested a cancellation confirmation and was told that was not possible, only that a request was submitted and that in a week or so, I might hear back that my order was cancelled.

This is absolutely unacceptable. I will not be purchasing any items from LL Bean ever again.

Date of experience: July 25, 2020
Connecticut
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Absolutely horribke
February 19, 2017

Ordered winter boots 1 year ago and they have already wripped TWICE! I called customer service to return and they have stopped selling this product and are giving me trouble about ordering a new pair without me having to pay the difference of prices.

Have been buying LLBean products for years and am considering this will be my LAST purchase with them.

Date of experience: February 19, 2017