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02-11-2018, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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Don't they still resolve their signature boot?
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02-12-2018, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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Some people have a similar story Bart but they had already returned them five times over the previous six years which can be considered excessive. But those days are over for such examples.
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02-12-2018, 12:13 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,282
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Taking care of your gear goes a long way.
I think too many people are careless about how they treat their stuff, whether it's while they're using it, or how they clean and store it.
Lot a guys talk the talk...(about proper care of their gear)...but I think a good amount of folk, don't take the time, or make the time. Most people just aren't honest enough with themselves. (me included)
Rushing to bed, due to work in a couple of hours...and thinking that cleaning later on, after work...it'll all still be fine....or think, I'll be in em' again later, so no big deal...or just don't rinse enough in the right areas (been there, done that...but learned me lessonz$)
Boots have lasted me a lot longer due to adequate rinsing and being cognizant while in em'.
I've only had one pair fail within one season. They were cheap, so I wasn't surprised...some big-box store. But with the higher quality boots, I've had much success with proper care.
I've seen guys with loosely tied boots, dragging their feet on any surface, dirt path, asphalt, etc...and then before the season ends, they're complaining that the boots were junk? It doesn't work like that.
On the flip side, I know a guy who used to carry water bottles in the vehicle...as soon as he'd get back to the truck, he'd rinse all metals...eyelets, zippers, snaps, etc...
I wouldn't say I abused their policy with waders, but I definitely had no issues with returning them. Not surprised at all, that they're changing it either. If they made products that lasted forever, they'd be out of business....that thought process went out the window decades ago.
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 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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02-12-2018, 01:43 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,126
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same thing happened with Orvis
naturally I paid full price and then years later they did not honor the lifetime thing so I was out the shipping cost too.
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02-12-2018, 12:38 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,454
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Maybe now they'll drop the price of their waders and boots. I'd assume returns were a significant percentage..............
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02-13-2018, 06:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,974
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They make their waders as cheaply as they possibly can, then promise customer satisfaction. I am not ashamed of expecting a product to perform the task that it is supposed to. I have my doubts about the quality control, and if they actually test them for leaks, because I've had some leak after being used only a few times.
I won't be buying from LLBean again.....and would have moved on after being dissatisfied with my original purchase, but their policy encouraged me to return them, when I was inclined to write them off and buy another brand.
Label inside explains a lot too.
Last edited by Rmarsh; 08-26-2023 at 06:00 AM..
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02-13-2018, 07:07 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,974
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Next pair I buy, after my brand new "Made in China" beans start leaking, will be Simms.
https://youtu.be/s3D8cg1swhk?t=39 |
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02-13-2018, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,716
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rmarsh
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I bought my Simms from........ wait for it........LL Bean I have had zero complaints with them. I’ll buy my next pair from them as well.
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02-14-2018, 05:52 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,974
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
I bought my Simms from........ wait for it........LL Bean I have had zero complaints with them. I’ll buy my next pair from them as well.
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I could be mistaken but I dont think LLBean is selling Simms waders anymore. |
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02-14-2018, 09:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rmarsh
I could be mistaken but I dont think LLBean is selling Simms waders anymore.
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If that’s that is the case, it’s thanks to dirtbag fishermen who took advantage of this loophole of unlimited returns.
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02-14-2018, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
If that’s that is the case, it’s thanks to dirtbag fishermen who took advantage of this loophole of unlimited returns.
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Are you sure about this?
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02-13-2018, 09:36 AM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,519
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Nice looking Simms bootfoot for only a thousand bucks.
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02-14-2018, 09:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
Posts: 1,025
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I bought my Simms G3 waders from cabelas. When they leaked, cabelas gave me a credit and I bought a cheap pair of cabelas. The cabelas with the zipper have been great but they don’t make them anymore.
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02-14-2018, 04:09 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,519
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Guess it’s back to wearing rain pants and waterproof socks under my waders.
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02-14-2018, 04:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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Just heard on the radio that someone in IL or IN just filed a class action lawsuit against them hoping to reinstate the policy, at least for past purchases. I can see a court affirming the lawsuit on the basis of a contractual commitment.
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02-18-2018, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,536
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Don't throw those boots out just yet!
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Ya, I know, I need to work on my riveting skills
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02-19-2018, 08:10 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,552
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I think this is much more a statement about our society today than it is about a corporation and their decision to change a policy. The change was necessary because so many people cannot be trusted to DO THE RIGHT THING WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING.......
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02-21-2018, 09:35 PM
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Eels
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Cape Cod,MA.
Posts: 3,336
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Bump for HLS!
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