{"id":83,"date":"2007-08-27T09:03:48","date_gmt":"2007-08-27T13:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.amybergquist.com\/blog\/2007\/08\/27\/my-ll-bean-experience\/"},"modified":"2007-08-27T09:03:48","modified_gmt":"2007-08-27T13:03:48","slug":"my-ll-bean-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amybergquist.com\/blog\/2007\/08\/27\/my-ll-bean-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"My L.L. Bean Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

This weekend I ventured East of the River to check out the new L.L. Bean in South Windsor.<\/a> Yes, I know I’m a few weeks behind the grand opening, but I’m not a fan of crushing crowds and I needed a respite from the sweltering heat on Saturday. Any who, these are my observations about the store…<\/p>\n

LL Bean South Windsor<\/a><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> If you’ve been to the one-and-only true L.L. Bean in Freeport, Maine- brace yourself. The L.L. Bean at Evergreen Walk<\/a> simply does not compare. Now, I’m not saying it’s worthless, it’s just a mini, mini version. So be prepared emotionally before you go.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> It’s still super-crowded on the weekends. Bleh. You might want to try an evening after work or a weekday morning if you can’t handle throngs of people.<\/p>\n

3. <\/strong> If you’re looking to buy an outdoor gadget\/gear (fishing tackle, mountain bike, canoe, spelunking headlight, etc.) go to the store so you can check out the goods in person. If you’re looking to buy clothing, I would recommend sticking to the catalog. I heard several people complaining that they could not find their size in a specific color that they wanted. I heard one person mention that they drove all the way from Massachusetts but couldn’t find the flannel-lined jeans. Maybe because it was 95 degrees outside?<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Vertically, there appears to be a huge amount of wasted space. The ceilings soar, but the merchandise is only on one floor. Why not put in a second floor if the main footprint of the building does not need to be changed?<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> The staff was knowledgeable and helpful. And friendly even though the place was overrun with visitors.<\/p>\n

I’ll be interested to see how Cabela’s<\/a> compares when it opens later this year in East Hartford.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This weekend I ventured East of the River to check out the new L.L. Bean in South Windsor. Yes, I know I’m a few weeks behind the grand opening, but I’m not a fan of crushing crowds and I needed a respite from the sweltering heat on Saturday. Any who, these are my observations about the store… 1. If you’ve been to the one-and-only true L.L. Bean in Freeport, Maine- brace yourself. The L.L. Bean<\/p>\n

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