04-27-2016, 07:55 PM | #1 |
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LL Bean Bomber Jacket
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/23787...wool-insulated
Ok, I'll be the first to admit that I am a big fan of LL Bean. I'll also admit that I didn't pay list price for the jacket. Nowhere near it. This was a somewhat proactive, or maybe impulse, purchase for three reasons. The first was for winter riding when I get a Ural. The second was because it fit. The third, because it was on the clearance rack at the LL Bean Outlet in Bangor, ME. OK, maybe that was the first reason. This is one warm jacket. Maybe too warm for late April morning rides. The fit is good and it is most definitely wind proof. Not 100% sold on the collar, but it does keep my neck warm. Only other gripe is that the zipper is a bit stiff, but I expect that to loosen up with use. It figures that this was probably the last day I'll wear it before I need it again.
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04-27-2016, 10:20 PM | #2 |
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That's a nice jacket. How big a discount did you get.
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04-28-2016, 07:21 AM | #3 |
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Well, Spud, its' list price was $400. It was at the Bean Outlet because it was a return for size. Too big or too small, dunno? It had been marked down to $160, which was a good price. But I found it on the '50% Off Marked Price' rack, so it was $80.
We had a $100 LL Bean gift card, so it could have been FREE, but Mrs. C turned out to be a better shopper than I. Between my jacket, a couple coats for Mrs. C, new slacks for the 'no longer pregnant' daughter, a couple of Tees for the SIL, a book on birds, socks, and a skirt for the older granddaughter, and some clothes for the baby, we got out of there for slightly more than the price of the jacket. Right place at the right time.
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04-28-2016, 07:23 AM | #4 |
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My goodness, at that price you practically stole that jacket. Congratulations on the excellent acquisition.
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04-28-2016, 08:59 AM | #5 |
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Yup. Felt like maybe we should have run to the car.
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05-25-2016, 07:12 AM | #6 |
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I've been buying from LL Bean for over 50 years. Great place. I love 'em.
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05-25-2016, 10:05 AM | #7 |
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80.00!? You stole it! Congrats!
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