kren Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 My 6YO daughter's backpack is giving up the ghost -- zipper gone, one strap broken, pull handle coming off -- after one year. I don't plan to spend $20-plus every year for her, so I'm figuring on investing in an L.L. Bean backpack -- when it breaks, you can send it back, so I think the extra money is well worth it. Can anyone advise when the best time to buy one is to take advantage of any price break? The one I'm eyeing is $65, which is only three years of crappy backpacks at her current level of abuse <g>, but still, awfully expensive. I don't see any codes right now. I'm wondering if anyone knows whether they routinely go on sale at the end of summer or something. If so, I'll wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluce61998 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 My 6YO daughter's backpack is giving up the ghost -- zipper gone, one strap broken, pull handle coming off -- after one year. I don't plan to spend $20-plus every year for her, so I'm figuring on investing in an L.L. Bean backpack -- when it breaks, you can send it back, so I think the extra money is well worth it. Can anyone advise when the best time to buy one is to take advantage of any price break? The one I'm eyeing is $65, which is only three years of crappy backpacks at her current level of abuse <g>, but still, awfully expensive. I don't see any codes right now. I'm wondering if anyone knows whether they routinely go on sale at the end of summer or something. If so, I'll wait.I ordered a backpack from LL Bean in late October last year...free shipping and the bag was on clearance for $9.95. It doesn't look like they have the same pattern anymore, but it's the deluxe book pack for $39 on the site now (several colors & patterns to choose from). The youth books packs look to be around $24 (since your dd is 6). HTH...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Jansports also come with a lifetime warranty. You can pick them up at Target on clearance too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntsmomie Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I STILL have my LL Bean backpack from when I was in high school! 10+ years of use, and it's held up wonderfully! The reflective tape does have scratches and such, but I think that's normal. We have an outlet close to us -- not sure if you do -- but it might be another option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabutthe Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I would suggest you contact LLBean (you can do a live chat on their website). They have a lifetime guarantee on backpacks. Ordered one for my niece 2 yrs ago, zipper broke, I contacted them and LLBean sent a new one right away. She uses the old one to store stuffed animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erijane Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I STILL have my LL Bean backpack from when I was in high school! 10+ years of use, and it's held up wonderfully! The reflective tape does have scratches and such, but I think that's normal. We have an outlet close to us -- not sure if you do -- but it might be another option.I'd say summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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