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LL bean

goldensrbest — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 22:05:03 GMT

They are adding 600 new jobs ,at a factory in lewiston maine.We lived there for 4 years,at that time there were dexter shoes that were made there,good news for factory workers.

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butterfly123 — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 22:11:39 GMT

@goldensrbest

Is this the factory that makes the popular shoes and boots that are always on backorder?

Great news.

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StylishLady — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 22:34:26 GMT

DH will be happy. He wears LL Bean Camp mocs.

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tobes — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:13:55 GMT

LL Bean is one of those companies who have spectacular customer service supported by spectacular products. If you purchase a paid of the boots that have seen years of use and have somewhat worn out, LL Bean will re sole them at no cost to you. My son had a pair in his 20's which he sent back twice for spring time renewal. I sort of got sick of watching him shlep around every winter in those boots.

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candys mine — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:16:15 GMT

Yup, I had a pair of Bean boots ( not THE boot of story and song) that after years of use where they held up very well, in one winter they disineigrated. I think it had something to do with all the snow melt they used that year. well, I took them to Beans and they looked at the poor "soles". No one could identify the style save for the L.L. BEAN stamped on them. Since they couldn't identify the shoe they gave me a refund the amount of which I put towards the purchase of a new pair of Bean boots. For me they are not a fashion statement but equipment to get through the cold and snowy northeast winters.

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goldensrbest — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:16:21 GMT

@butterfly123 wrote:
@goldensrbest
Is this the factory that makes the popular shoes and boots that are always on backorder?
Great news.

Yes,that is correct.

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IMW — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:56:01 GMT

Wonderful! I love llbean. All my pants, winter flannels nightgowns, winter coats, sheets etc come from bean.

They guarantee their products, no questions asked.

Great company

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elizabethl123 — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 01:02:39 GMT

I GIVE MY DAUGHTER IN LAW A GIFT CARD FROM THEM SHE LOVES THAT COMPANY

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blackhole99 — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 04:19:12 GMT

I've ordered their products for over 30 years, great quality and customer service. I have their credit card and it's free S&H and returns.

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AuntMame — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 04:34:20 GMT

LOOOOOVE LL.Bean!

Years ago I bought a pair of knee-high fur-lined boots. The fur bled black dye on my calves. So I called LL.Bean and told them about it. I didn't want new boots, I didn't want to send the boots back, I just wanted to warn them about the dye in the fur. Product managers called me three times begging me to send them the boots so they could examine them. I kept saying nope, I like them, they fit, they're comfy, I'm not giving these up, I just wanted to warn you. That was ten years ago and I'm still wearin' those boots. They've gotten me through many northern winters in warm comfort.

But can you imagine any other retailer being so persistent in tracking down a flaw in product?

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Andrewsgrandma — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:17:38 GMT

I love LL Bean. Pricey but so worth it! My daughter is still wearing a wool coat that I bought in 97. Their water hog mats are indestructible. I order wreaths and centerpieces every year. I have the coolest end table that I bought about 5 years ago, solid wood, also indestructible. I also bought a huge, therapeutic bed for our old dogs. They love it and it has held up beautifully. LL Bean is my go to for great service and great products

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123 Jewelry — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 02:31:46 GMT

My husband is a native "Mainiac" and not "from away" as the natives say. My Mother-in-law worked Customer Service for a while in Portland, ME and had a terrific experience working for the Company.

They are the definition of a company that "you get what you pay for" as the quality can't be beat. I have had my Bean Boots for 15+ years and they are still going strong. Definatley, need in New England. In fact, I recently mentioned to the store associate at the Local store that there was some green/rust on the metal and they told me what to do or stated that I could return them for a new pair. Stlll amaze me with their customer service.

Many other companies could take a page from LL Bean. Container Store also has incredible customer service and solid products too. Getting tired of spending money on things that do not last.

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Cats3000 — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 09:51:38 GMT

We periodically get their catalog. The only items they have made in the USA are the "Bean Boots" and some belts. All of the other items are made off shore. If I want that kind of stuff, I'll go to a "big-box" store and pay less than half the price. I won't pay Bean prices for stuff made in some "25th World" country.