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SHOPR — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:08:56 GMT

What is the biggest discount offer you have seen on their staples, such as the 280ct. pima cotton percale sheets? Is there a best time of year to be on the lookout for the biggest discounts? I have a 20% off now.

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lolakimono — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:10:30 GMT

20% off the total order is the best I've seen, unless something is a Daily Markdown or clearance.

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SHOPR — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:15:15 GMT

Thank you, lola. So, it isn't very likely that there will be a Black Friday extraordinary deal or anything like that? I tried to look through my old emails from them, and didn't see anything that stood out around BF.

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lolakimono — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:17:17 GMT

On 8/6/2014 SHOPR said:
Thank you, lola. So, it isn't very likely that there will be a Black Friday extraordinary deal or anything like that? I tried to look through my old emails from them, and didn't see anything that stood out around BF.

I have their CC, and I don't remember anything higher than 20% ever. In fact, their business model means that they don't bring is as many quantities as other retailers, and so often things sell out before they even have to discount them.

I have their percale seahorse sheets from a few summers ago and I love them. Almost immediately I tried to order the additional pillowcases and they were already sold out, never to return again.

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SHOPR — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:21:37 GMT

Oh, that's too bad. Have you checked ebay for the pillowcases?

And thanks again. You are always so helpful.

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Big Sister — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:45:34 GMT

lolakimono, I went to the LLBean site to check out the percale seahorse sheets but could not find them. What should I be looking for? TIA

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lolakimono — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:53:41 GMT

On 8/6/2014 bigsister said:
lolakimono, I went to the LLBean site to check out the percale seahorse sheets but could not find them. What should I be looking for? TIA

They were from 2 years ago- long gone now.

This is what they looked like.

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Lilysmom — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:49:14 GMT

I know this is way off topic but has anyone bought their enamel hearth steamer pots for on top of wood stoves? Would love to know if they are good. I'm going in a month so would love some input. Such a big fan of their sheets! Sorry Shopr, don't mean to highjack your topic! LM

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IMW — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:07:53 GMT

Been shopping with LL Bean for 25 years, 20% is the best I've seen

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SHOPR — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:46:30 GMT

On 8/7/2014 Lilysmom said:
I know this is way off topic but has anyone bought their enamel hearth steamer pots for on top of wood stoves? Would love to know if they are good. I'm going in a month so would love some input. Such a big fan of their sheets! Sorry Shopr, don't mean to highjack your topic! LM

I don't mind at all. That is a cute steamer. Maybe someone here can advise you. I've only bought their 280-ct fitted sheets so far, and I love them.

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SHOPR — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:47:26 GMT

On 8/7/2014 IMW said: Been shopping with LL Bean for 25 years, 20% is the best I've seen

Thank you! I appreciate the information.

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Lilysmom — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:54:41 GMT

Yes, 20% off is the best I've seen as well. If you do go to Freeport, LLBean has an outlet store (not the main store and not near the main store) where they sell some of their items at reduced prices. They may be returns from online shopping or older inventory from the main store. Anyway, they sell at reduced prices there. Also, Shopr, do check out their flannel sheets if you get the chance. They get softer and softer. They are well loved by their customers! LM

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SHOPR — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:56:06 GMT

Thank you, LM.

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LTT1 — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:59:14 GMT

I love the 280 pima cotton at any price. We signed up for their cc, so now shipping and returns are free!! The pima ones (purchase separately and stay away from the sunwashed percale) are wonderful. They wash well; the fitted sheet fits our extra deep king mattress (we do not have a California King). So a 20% discount sounds pretty good to me. Good luck!

PS... don't forget mrrebates, etc!

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SHOPR — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 22:06:44 GMT

LTT, Thanks for mentioning the sunwashed sheets. I had considered those also, but figured the durability was much better with the regular 280-ct sheets. They haven't let me down yet and I've used the fitted sheets regularly for 3 years now.

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LTT1 — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 22:10:36 GMT

oh, good, SHOPR! Originally, I had ordered the sun washed and we noticed that they made a plasticy, crinkling sound after being taken out of the dryer. Went to the site, and sure enough, the reviews said this happened and that it never went away!

I called the company and arranged an exchange. We actually had the 280 percale in the guest room and have been very happy with them. I just forgot to look when ordering. It was a poster on this very board that stressed to buy the 280 tc percale, so I am grateful to this poster.

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Big Sister — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 01:48:36 GMT

I just searched the LLBean site for the 280 TC pima cotton sheets in the Cal. King size, but they only have them in the King size. Strange!!!

Am I missing something?

Years ago I bought Charisma 310 TC supima cottom sheets and they are fabulous. However, they are not sold anymore. I can't find them anywhere, so that's why I was glad to read this thread about the LLBean's pima cotton.

I'm back to add that I did find the Charisma 310 tc sheets on Ebay, but after searching the internet and reading a blog about the sheets, I learned they are not the same sheets they were 20 years ago. Fieldcrest was sold and the Charisma sheets are now made in China, I believe.

So, I will pamper the two sets I have and hope they last another ten years. They are now about 15-20 years old and look new.

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feline groovy — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 03:13:49 GMT

Get and/or stay on their email list.

Plus, they sometimes have special offers just for their Visa card users.

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Nuttmeg — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 03:34:21 GMT

On 8/7/2014 feline groovy said:
Get and/or stay on their email list.

Plus, they sometimes have special offers just for their Visa card users.

I agree. The quality of their items is such, they do not offer as many discounts.

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feline groovy — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 05:41:05 GMT

On 8/7/2014 nutmeg3 said:
On 8/7/2014 feline groovy said:
Get and/or stay on their email list.

Plus, they sometimes have special offers just for their Visa card users.

I agree. The quality of their items is such, they do not offer as many discounts.

Yep.

Plus they have free shipping everyday.