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Old 02-12-2018, 12:13 PM   #31
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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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Old 02-12-2018, 12:38 PM   #32
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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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Old 02-12-2018, 01:43 PM   #33
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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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Old 02-12-2018, 03:11 PM   #34
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Good for them. It was just a matter of time before they changed this policy. People suck
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Agree totally. People have no shame. Costco is next..
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Old 02-12-2018, 05:35 PM   #35
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It took me years to buy thier waders bc I knew and was told they were lifetime warranties and also knew I would breach them,
Yeah I was old school and was a neoprene guy but, finally caved and bought my first pair back in 13 and felt guilty on the first leak bringing them back and getting a newer version of what I bought the previous year...

Any hoo, got a new pair every year at someone's expense and lost touch with reality,but deep down knowing nobody works for free.

I don't,do you?


I don't blame them at all,I'm a huge contributor / buyer of LL Bean. I still have jackets that are 20 YO and are up to snuff.



Yea I'm gonna miss that trade in of my waders, but the bottom line is being responsible for what we own and purchase.


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Old 02-13-2018, 06:18 AM   #36
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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.
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Old 02-13-2018, 07:07 AM   #37
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Next pair I buy, after my brand new "Made in China" beans start leaking, will be Simms.

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Old 02-13-2018, 07:41 AM   #38
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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
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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Old 02-13-2018, 09:36 AM   #39
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Nice looking Simms bootfoot for only a thousand bucks.
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Old 02-14-2018, 05:52 AM   #40
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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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I could be mistaken but I dont think LLBean is selling Simms waders anymore.
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Old 02-14-2018, 09:29 AM   #41
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I could be mistaken but I dont think LLBean is selling Simms waders anymore.
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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Old 02-14-2018, 09:57 AM   #42
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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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Old 02-14-2018, 10:13 AM   #43
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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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Old 02-14-2018, 12:34 PM   #44
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I’m sure of one thing 100%. mant Many fishermen bought 1 pair of waders and would return them as soon as a leak occurred.
As far as Simms goes, no I am not sure, but common sense dictates cause and effect outcomes.
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Old 02-14-2018, 12:44 PM   #45
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There was a good article in the paper a week or so ago talking to this subject of LL Bean and the unlimited return policy and the inevitability of finally having to eliminate it. It was abuse across all their product lines and the stories and examples they cited were pretty crazy. People would scour yard sales and flea markets looking for LL Bean labels to return, kids in entire school systems in Maine would get the latest new backpacks every year just by turning in their old ones. The company president, LL Bean's grandson, donated a bunch of his own clothes to a goodwill type charity. He had his name written on the tags and found some of his stuff later returned to the store for gift cards. They had no choice but to change the policy. I think they mentioned something about a new 1 year policy now.
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Old 02-14-2018, 04:09 PM   #46
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Guess it’s back to wearing rain pants and waterproof socks under my waders.
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Old 02-14-2018, 04:19 PM   #47
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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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Old 02-18-2018, 05:26 PM   #48
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Don't throw those boots out just yet!
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Old 02-19-2018, 08:10 AM   #49
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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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Stop swinging and missing on fish and you wont have to worry about falling on your a$$ and putting holes in them : )
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Maybe a swing and a miss to you,but not stopping a fish after a minute and a spap happens.

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