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L.L.Bean Visa

I have submitted a complaint about my experiences with the LL Bean VISA separately, which you can read, along with all the others, which can easily be googled. If you care about your finances and/or your credit score, do not use this Visa card. Barclay's is among the most corrupt financial organizations in the world, and it is the company that LL Bean proudly partners with - despite thousands of customer complaints about its dubious practices. Barclay's Wikipedia page has a section called 'controversies' that spells out its illegal and corrupt practices. Bean partners with this company, and, thus, I believe it should trumpet the accomplishments of its partner. Because it is unlikely that Bean will do this, I will do it for you. Headlines provided below from the Barclay's Wikipedia page, with some narrative on Barclays' latest accomplishment, a lawsuit in June 2014 by NY State alleging Barclay's defrauded investors:

1. Involvement with South Africa under apartheid
2. Financial support for the government in Zimbabwe
3. Accusations of money laundering
4. Senior management bonuses
5. Tax avoidance
6. Conflicts of interest
7. Customer satisfaction
8. Rate-fixing scandal
9. Staff diversity
10. Qatari capital raising regulatory investigations
11. Gold price manipulation
12. US lawsuit alleging dark pool fraud. In June 2014 the U.S. state of New York filed a lawsuit against the bank alleging it defrauded and deceived investors over its unregulated trading system known as dark pool, which enabled investors to do anonymous, undeclared stock trades. The state, in its complaint, said it was being assisted by former Barclays executives and it was seeking unspecified damages. The bank's shares dropped 5% on news of the lawsuit, prompting an announcement to the London Stock Exchange by the bank saying it was taking the allegations seriously, and was cooperating with the New York attorney general.

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L.L.Bean Customer Profiling

We have had and enjoyed using our LL Bean visa card for years now, last year around March of 2013 I noticed our credit limit had been decreased without any form of warning or explanation. I contacted LL Bean directly and they explained it was a computer generated audit and after reviewing our LONG EXCELLENT credit history with them they would return our credit limit back to the amount we had EARNED. Funny that this year rolls around and it's end of March approaching "April" again and our credit limit was again decreased without any form of communication from, you guessed it, LL Bean or Barclays Bank. I contacted LL Bean who after several long phone conversations referred me to Barclays Bank, stating that they handle all credit inquires now.
I contacted Barclays and encountered one of the most incompetent customer service reps to ever walk the face of the earth, not only was she sarcastic and rude...but her information concerning our account was absolutely WRONG! I tried to explain the situation in detail, however, the credit card GOD on the other end of the phone was not having anything to any type of rational.
The bottom line here is to drop your LL Bean card period! LL Bean wouldn't even listen to my complaint when I called them back to complain about Barclays customer service, of course I could go on and on. My wife and I pride ourselves on having a very respectable credit score and paying our bills on time, this will not make a bit of difference with a company that practices dirty business such as customer profiling and playing GOD with your money. As stated by the customer service rep on the phone... this is a random audit of customer use of their credit card, not a chance... 2 years in a row. I paid the balance off that night, I will never purchase a thing from LL Bean again! If Bean can't monitor their company that they are using to represent them card wise...then others will fall prey to these extremely unconventional and insulting methods of poor business practices. Mike in NY.

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May 16, 2021 10:58 pm EDT

wow.. im having problems with them also

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Mar 30, 2014 7:57 am EDT

how much other credit debt do you have? has your income changed?

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L.L.Bean Wonky Web Page/Payment Emails

I receive all my credit card statements and 'alerts' for payments due via email. L.L.Bean Visa stopped sending me these paryment alerts 8 months ago, resulting in my inadvertantly missing a couple of payments. I've complained twice and just got off the phone with one of their website techs and he claims he fixed the problem. Before ending the call he gave me a "services alert" website address, so I could "check to see if my email address was being blocked" -- the explanation was fairly sketchy and I tried the address he gave -- it doesn't exist! Also, when navigating their credit card website, if you go to "account information" and edit or just check the info, there is no way to go back to the previous page.
L.L. Bean Visa is the only credit card company that is unable to send me payment prompts. I receive as many as 7-8 payment prompts a month from other credit card companies.

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L.L.Bean Unfair charges and reporting practices

Early in 2012 I called LL Bean Visa (Barclay's) and asked what I had to pay to close the account. They gave me a number and I paid it. All statements stopped so I though the matter was closed. About 3 months later, I got a letter saying I was past due on a balance just under $100. I called customer service and the agent said they couldn't do anything about the balance as it was against regulations. I then spoke to a supervisor who said the balance I paid was not final balance, as they charge fees from the date of purchase, and those fees are reflected on the next statement - the one I didn't receive. She agreed with me to remove the charges, zero the balance, and assured me that nothing negative would appear on my credit report. Well, yesterday I went to get a student loan and was denied because of a negative entry on my credit report. You bet, it was Barclay's saying I now owed $126 in fees and interest on fees. When I called they said the previous conversation never took place. When I asked the supervisor who I can talk to to assure me this time they'd put right both the balance and the credit report, I was told I could not have that information. My daughter's tuition is due by 8/1. I have had excellent credit for 38 years now. This is the only blemish and it is not an accurate report. How can I escalate this to someone who can do something about it. Funny LL Bean is widely known for their excellent customere service, yet the Bank that represent their brand just makes you feel like a deadbeat. Shame on both Bean and Barclay's.

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L.L.Bean So lame

I made a order with the company noticed the system did not have the right address. We have a new floor at the building and the mail system does not know it yet. It happens all i do is tell the system to override and place in what i wanted. well in this case the program did not care for that. So i do the next logical step call them aka llbean. they tell me oh cant do a thing you should cancel the order and re-order. really for the same thing to happen again. I even told the guy just append the floor. nope notta so i was like fine not worth the hassle and wait will just go to landsend and get it here in 2 days. guess my money is not worth it the CS even said thank you. I was like what thank you for going to a competitor wow. Lame

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Sep 13, 2011 6:16 pm EDT

Of all the credit cards my mother-in-law was using at the time of her death, the LLBean credit card through Barclays is the only who will continue to assess finance charges. Never mind that all of her money is tied up in probate and cannot be accessed. Talking about feeling screwed over in death!

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linannie
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Jun 29, 2011 11:58 am EDT

Bought a wonderful lilac coat in 2009. IT's been through maybe 3 washings and the metal buttons underneath the material are rusting and showing through. Also both zippers have melted in the dryer and are useless. INFERIOR!

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L.L.Bean Coupons Ripoff

Was thrilled to receive 3, $10 holiday coupons after purchasing Bean items last Christmas... Since Bean never has sales on current items, I felt it made up for their higher prices.

I redeemed them for a pair of shoes, that fit very poorly... So I sent back the shoes for a jacket and pants.

Guess what? Bean customer service said I couldn't redeem my $30 coupons "Sorry, you can't return for a different item!"

HuH? Guess what Bean? As a 30+ year customer, I will NEVER deal with you again... Oh yeah, when I asked to be connected with your upper management's office, I was told he didn't know the phone number of the Pres of Bean's . name!

Bait & Switch... Good luck in the future & goodbye.

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Sep 06, 2018 3:16 am EDT

There once was a time you bent over backward to ensure your customer was satisfied. You recognized that life-long customer loyalty was a two-way street. I don't think you believe that any more. It seems your guiding principle is "No - it's not our policy". It's an absolute shame and I don't think you care.

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L.L.Bean Stay away

Why does LL Bean continue to ignore the Big and Tall segment of our population in it's offerings? There are many items that you offer for sale that I would like to purchase, however, you do not offer them in Big and Tall sizes. Please advise if there is any potential change in reference to this matter; and if not why?

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L.L.Bean Creed no longer honored

I contacted LLBean concerning a fleece jacket that had a failed zipper...I shared with them how much I loved the jacket and that it was well worn with a burn hole in the sleeve...they responded that the zipper repair did not fall under the guarantee because of the burn hole. How are the two related? The LLBean Creed of 1918(?) is no longer being honored.

I will no longer shop at LLBean until they update their service claims...or fix the zipper!

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L.L.Bean unauthorized charges from People Magazine

I have been a LL Bean Visa Card customer for many years. They switched to Barclay's Bank and my account was charged $121.00 for a People Magazine subscription I never authorized. I called Barclay's Visa and they put me on hold and then said they couldn't help me unless I talked to People Magazine and cancelled a subscription I never charged in the first place. I had to wait over 80 minutes on hold from Hawaii to New York to talk to a real person not the automated voice. I then had to call Barclay's back to give them cancelation number. It really scares me that unauthorized charges are allowed, and to make sure it really is cancelled, they told me not to close LL Bean Visa card. So sorry, but I am never using that card again.

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L.L.Bean ripp off of $75

The Wavee.com is a fraud an scam site without my permission or knowledge this site with the help of barclays an ll bean ripped me off for $75 i had a ll bean visa by barclays which was not activated by me yet barclays an ll bean allowed this fraud too happen an when contacted barclays attitude was tough ### it was not that large an amount an ll bean attitude was ok we dont care if we loose you as a customer for some many yrs an over thousand of $ spent at there site so avoid ll bean an barclays an of course never go near Wavee

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L.L.Bean Lack of Customer Service

I have been a customer of L L Bean for 30 years. Their products are usually a good value for the money and so I have been a loyal customer. I have indicated to LL Bean that I did not want to be sent any marketing materials by any company-I had opted out. This action was taken probably about a year ago or so. However, a few days ago I received a solicitation from Barclays Bank with the LL Bean logo on the envelope. So it was apparent that they sold my name to the Bank so it could solicit me for a credit card.

When I called customer service to complain I chatted with several individuals including a supervisor, however, they could not tell me what had happened. Several days later I got a call from the office of the president (which I had requested) and again they did not get it. I thought that they actually cared about their customers but I found out they did not. They did not apologize. They could not give any explanation why they sold my name to the Bank. They did not even say they were sorry for selling my name. I do not know what has happened to this company but LL BEAN NO LONGER CARES ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS. I am only one customer but if they continue to treat customers this way they will go the way of Sears, Roebuck and Co.

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L.L.Bean poor service - idiotic fraud alerts

Since switching from BOA to Barclay's Bank LLBEAN VISA card we have had a stream of irritating and intrusive alerts coming in by phone and email. All related to local and routine, repetitive purchases such as gas and groceries. It would appear that their "Security" branch does have a clue. Since the pattern of our purchases is so predictable one has to wonder what sort of Keystone Cops are manning the fraud desk. And don't think we haven't told them each time we call to confirm the charges. Their response is inane... "it is all just a routine check."

We have never had a security issue. Never filed a complaint. Never pay late. We should be invisible to them. I mean nada but these folks can't control themselves. Whenever we travel we alert them to our itinerary which has helped but even that precaution hasn't been foolproof. I wonder if Barclay's has been hiring the same ex-fast food service workers who flocked to Homeland Security a few years back.

I've told my wife to dump LLBEANVISA but she loves the free shipping. LL BEAN... are you people asleep up there in Maine?
Wake up to the complaints and fire Barclay's. You are tarnishing your usually excellent customer service reputation!

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Jun 06, 2016 2:23 pm EDT

I totally agree. I'm going through the same aggravation right now. I'm ready to dump my card.

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L.L.Bean I am very disappointed with L.L.Bean corporation

I am very disappointed with L.L.Bean corporation. I truly like their products - but am very upset at the way they handle their potential credit card customers. They don't have the incentives (free shipping, free monograming, etc) for customers who pay their bills and credit cards off monthly, owe no one, etc... I applied for the L.L.Bean Visa Card but was turned down (of course, no one contacted me to tell me this, I had to call and e-mail quite a few times before I got any answers - after over two months). I was turned down because I have no debt. I do charge quite a bit, but since I pay off those charges every month, I am not eligible for a new credit card which offers great benefits to those whom owe money and pay lots of interest on their charge cards. I think this is very unfair and totally unreasonable to punish those of us who pay our bills, like quality products, and can budget our salaries! Why can't L.L.Bean have some sort of account where people like me can order and get benefits like those who like to be in debt?

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May 16, 2021 11:05 pm EDT

very disappointing.

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L.L.Bean I have bought my last item from them

I tried to repaired a pair of gum shoes I have had repaird several times before, having the soles replaced and essentially had myself a new pair of gumshoes. This last repair was unsuccessful because Bean could not repair them because they were repaired too many times. I then went to a LL Bean store in Pittsburgh and wanted to buy a new pair of gum shoes to my dissatifaction they do not make my shoe size any more and the customer service would not take the tracing of my foot and make me a set of shoes. I have bought 3 pair of gum shoe styles from Bean and have sent them my size 6 tracing of my foot and they have sent me a pair of gumshoes and hunting boots since the 70's when I first started buying Bean products. I have bought hunting clothes, gear, flyfishing gear, bikes, etc from LLBEan and always looked to them as a speciallty shop for my outdoor needs. Apparently they now are like any other WALMART and I can go to WALMART and buy a size 6 gum shoe for 1/2 the price. I have always like the quality and realiabiltiy from all of bean's products but now see all the companies are changing and speciallty companies are getting to be a thing of the past. Too bad for Bean - I have bought my last item from them.

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Jul 02, 2010 8:27 am EDT

I've loved your booties But they are now giving off a black greasy substance inside and out. its wrecked my linolium floor and a pair of socks i will love to send you ONE of them for analysis my feet are cold now and im pissed if you people have any class you will respond promptly burr!

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Poland Springs, US
Jul 08, 2010 6:29 am EDT

Contact the toll free L.L.Bean phone number. I'm sure they can help you out more than the Pittsburgh store. My experience is that they will do everything possible to assist you. They are the #1 customer satisfaction retailer in the country.

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L.L.Bean As a 30+ year customer, I will never deal with them again

Was thrilled to receive 3, $10 holiday coupons after purchasing Bean items last Christmas... Since Bean never has sales on current items, I felt it made up for their higher prices.

I redeemed them for a pair of shoes, that fit very poorly... So I sent back the shoes for a jacket and pants.

Guess what? Bean customer service said I couldn't redeem my $30 coupons "Sorry, you can't return for a different item!"

HuH? Guess what Bean? As a 30+ year customer, I will NEVER deal with you again... Oh yeah, when I asked to be connected with your upper management's office, I was told he didn't know the phone number of the Pres of Bean's. name!

Bait & Switch... Good luck in the future & goodbye.

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L.L.Bean Shame on this company

The recent news that Beans was going to stop buying the bulk of their evergreens from out of state has caused me to rethink how your company now works. How you could even consider doing that to a company that has served you well for years, and that donates thousands of wreaths to decorate the graves of Americas heros, is beyond me.for a company that built their wealth and reputation on being a proudMaine company, all I can say isL.L. would be ashamed of you.I know I am.

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L.L.Bean scam/fraud

Watch Out! I have been a 15 year customer of the LL Bean Credit Card. I just got my statement an there is a $15.00 charge because apparently I did not pay off a balance that I never got a statement for. This card sucks and I have cut mine up and will never use LLBean/Barclays again. They are criminals looking to take money any way they can get it.

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L.L.Bean Interest rate

Wow. I have never felt so betrayed by a company as I do right now. Like many of you report, I inherited BARCLAYS BANK when L.L. Bean switched over its visa card to them a few years ago. I have never dealt with a more predatory lending institution in my life. After a few months with them, I got in trouble because of their constantly-shifting payment due date. I ended up having my interest rate increased to 27.34%. When I saw that my rate had sky-rocketed, I flipped out and immediately contacted Barclays' customer service. They were rude and completely unresponsive so, I contacted L.L. Bean's customer service and explained to them how betrayed I felt by a credit card with their name on it. They put me in touch with Barclay's "Executive Office." After much back and forth, Barclays led me to believe that my rate had been reset and that the problem was fixed. I have used the card ever since for all my personal AND business expenses.

After reviewing my "new and improved" credit card statement, thanks to the federal government, I discovered that BARCLAYS has been screwing me ever since my Spring 2009 problem. They have been charging me 27.34% interest on all my new purchases and applying all of my large monthly payments to reducing my "promotional rate" of 3.99%.

BARCLAYS BANK has no soul and it out to screw you the minute you make a mistake. STAY AWAY FROM BARCLAYS BANK!

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L.L.Bean Lack of customer care

Long time customer of LL Bean! Lack of recent customer service will deter me from continuing to buy their products. I bought an .entertainment center that turned out to be damaged because It was left out in the rain by UPS. LL Bean pleasantly informed me that they would ship out another unit to replace the first one. I was instructed to carefully unwrap the 2nd package so I could use it to rewrap the damaged one. Second one arrived, with the help of two friends we assembled it. This Entertainment unit was difficult to assemble, extra holes, quality control of product certainly not adhered to. Called customer service to ask them how to send the original entertainment center back, I am required to pack it up and UPS will pick up Far too much time has been alotted to this purchase! LL Bean customer service supervisor was condescending. According to customer service policy I am now required to use my valuable time, to repack this cumbersome damaged product.
In the past I considered myself a consumer that bought LL Bean products. Now I am expected to be a furniture packer! To compensate my time they will take shipping off my bill. the Big deal, I am sure they have been compensated by UPS for the original error. I will no longer do business with this company. Very dissatisfied with the quality of the product and most importantly, dismayed with the lack of customer service that LL Bean has always demonstrated!

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Jun 03, 2016 8:27 am EDT

In the end, the rep agreed that LL Bean would cover my return shipping charges for the Snow Sneakers, since I was - in effect - sent the wrong product. While I do appreciate this concession, it would have been nice if the rep had suggested this.

On 12/5/10, I placed an order for TC258269, Deep Coffee Snow Sneakers, Size 9 1/2.

Immediately after I received the order confirmation for the Snow Sneakers, I forwarded the confirmation email to orders@llbean.com with a request to cancel the order. (I have this Sent email in my records.)

I did not hear anything back from this emailed cancellation request.

On 12/10/10, I placed a different order, for TC25063, Wildcat II Boots.

I then realized that I wasn't sure whether my first order (for Snow Sneakers) had actually been cancelled. I called customer service and asked for the Snow Sneaker order to be cancelled.

Now, a few weeks later, I realize that the Snow Sneaker order went through,

and the Wildcat II order got cancelled (the opposite of what I requested).

Unfortunately for me, the Wildcat boots are now out of stock in size 9. I

received shipment of the Snow Sneakers, but they do not fit me properly.

I am throughly frustrated and disappointed about this situation. If my emailed cancellation request for the snow sneakers had been honored, this mix-up never would have happened. Further, if the order for the snow sneakers had been cancelled per my phone request (rather than having the Wildcat order erroneously cancelled), I would have received the Wildcat II boots before they went out of stock.

On 12/20/10, I sent an email to orders@llbean.com describing the situation and asking what they would do to remedy it. Several hours later, I had heard nothing in return, so I did an online chat with a customer service representative.

The rep stated that they never received my cancellation email for the Snow Sneakers, and confirmed that the Wildcat boots are out of stock for the rest of the season.

I suggested that LL Bean credit my account in order to compensate me for the inconvenience; this was met with a resounding No.

>>> Me: Would LL Bean be willing to credit my account to compensate me

for the inconvenience? The Snow Sneakers do not fit me well enough to be

completely satisfactory, but I guess they might fit me well enough to be

worth, say, $50, to get me through the rest of the winter.

Me: I am quite certain that, in my phone call, I requested for the SNow Sneakers order to be cancelled. Now I am in a bit of a bind.

Rep: No, if you are not satisfied with the item that you received, you should

return them to us for a full refund. We do not negotiate with customers to

keep a product that they do not want for a reduced price.

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L.L.Bean Not any more

I am a former LL Bean addict. Over 20 years of orders with rare mistakes and immediate correction. NOT ANY MORE. My past 4 orders have had mistakes or were not as described. Moreover, one shipment went to a completely wrong place and LLBean did no follow up-I had to call Fedex! They did resend the items but the order was wrong so everything had to go back anyway.
Now I cannot load their website using 2 different browsers, and they have no interest in resolving the problems.

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Marucs
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May 09, 2009 12:31 pm EDT

The company fails, in almost all circumstances, to list the country of origin. When asked why the response is that any consumer can call and obtain the information. This is an inadequate response because it puts the burden on the consumer. Many customers want to be informed about what they purchase and knowing the country of origin will help all to make intelligent decisions.

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Freeport, US
Oct 18, 2010 2:19 pm EDT

LL Bean is not a "good company", any longer...they are an arrogant expensive Wal-Mart, with poor customer service departments spending all their time covering their fannies, instead of providing service.

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Lake Elmo, US
Jul 10, 2009 9:27 am EDT

Are you kidding me? Of course they aren't going to admit using foreign slave labor to fill their catalogs. Their legal team works hard coming up with ways to get around exposing this fact. They use the word 'Imported' in their catalogs and put country of origin on the packaging, instead. You know, the part you rip open and throw away without paying much attention to it. Ever notice how items made in the USA are labeled proudly and prominently? LLBean is apparently ashamed of where their products are manufactured. Want to be a good citizen? Buy from someone who can make a quality product for an honest profit without capitalizing on the miserable working conditions in third world countries. LLBean isn't alone so you're hunt for a company with integrity might be long.

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Rebeca
Laconia, US
Mar 24, 2009 6:44 pm EDT

you know UPS delivers that could be your problem! but im really sorry about all the issues you were having, dont stay mad at LL Bean there a good company! Good luck in the near future, go to LL Bean and say sorry for all the problems that you might have caused them. Life is too short to stay mad at something so small. O yea and update you computer it sounds like your having internet problems i dont think its LL Bean or they might just have blocked you, but there working now! Good Luck!

L.L.Bean Customer Reviews Overview

L.L.Bean is a long-standing retailer known for its outdoor apparel and gear. They offer a variety of products including clothing, footwear, and equipment designed for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and fishing. L.L.Bean also provides home goods and travel items. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality and customer service, featuring a satisfaction guarantee on its products. Customers can shop online at global.llbean.com, which serves as the international portal for the brand's offerings.

L.L.Bean In-depth Review

In summary, L.L.Bean is a company with a rich history and a strong commitment to quality and customer service. Their product range is extensive and caters to a variety of outdoor activities. The durability of their items is often praised, and they offer a fair pricing structure with good value for money. Their customer service is responsive, and the website is user-friendly. They are also mindful of their environmental impact and community involvement. While their sizing and fit may vary, they provide helpful guides to assist customers. They maintain a strong online presence and take security seriously. Overall, L.L.Bean offers a positive shopping experience that aligns well with industry standards.

Company Overview

  1. History and Background: L.L.Bean has a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality outdoor gear and apparel since its founding in 1912.
  2. Market Presence and Expansion: The company has grown significantly, serving customers worldwide with a strong online presence.

Product Range

  1. Categories and Selection: They offer a wide range of products including clothing, footwear, outdoor equipment, and home goods.
  2. New Arrivals and Featured Items: The website regularly updates with new arrivals and prominently features seasonal favorites.

Quality and Durability

  1. Material and Craftsmanship: Products are made with high-quality materials and are known for their durability.
  2. Customer Reviews and Feedback: Many customers report satisfaction with the longevity of their L.L.Bean purchases.

Pricing and Value for Money

  1. Sales, Promotions, and Discounts: L.L.Bean offers various sales and promotions throughout the year.
  2. Loyalty Programs and Rewards: They provide a loyalty program that rewards frequent shoppers.

Customer Service

  1. Responsiveness and Support Channels: Customer service is accessible via multiple channels including phone, email, and live chat.
  2. Return and Exchange Policies: They have a generous return policy, allowing customers to return items with ease.

Website Usability

  1. Navigation and Search Functionality: The website is easy to navigate, with a clear search function to find products quickly.
  2. Checkout Process and Payment Options: Checkout is straightforward, and there are multiple payment options available.

Shipping and Delivery

  1. Domestic and International Shipping Options: L.L.Bean offers both domestic and international shipping to accommodate global customers.
  2. Shipping Costs and Times: Shipping costs and delivery times are competitive, with various options to suit customer needs.

Environmental and Social Responsibility

  1. Sustainability Practices: The company is actively working on sustainability initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint.
  2. Community Involvement and Charitable Efforts: L.L.Bean is involved in community projects and supports charitable causes.

Size and Fit

  1. Sizing Guides and Charts: Detailed sizing guides and charts are available to help customers find the right fit.

Accessibility

  1. Multilingual Website Options: The website caters to an international audience with multiple language options.
  2. Mobile and App Usability: The mobile site and app are user-friendly, ensuring customers can shop on the go.

Customer Engagement

  1. Social Media Presence and Activity: L.L.Bean has an active presence on social media, engaging with customers and sharing content.
  2. Email Newsletters and Communication: Customers can sign up for newsletters to stay informed about new products and offers.

Security and Privacy

  1. Data Protection and Privacy Policy: The company has a robust privacy policy and takes data protection seriously.
  2. Secure Payment Processing: Payment processing is secure, protecting customers' financial information.

Overall Experience

  1. Pros and Cons: Pros include high-quality products and excellent customer service; cons may include higher price points for some items.
  2. Final Recommendations and Ratings: L.L.Bean is highly recommended for those seeking durable outdoor gear and apparel, with a customer-centric approach.
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