I just called Lands End once i identified this number via an internet lookup. Talked with a very nice rep who told me that this number (608-935-6955) is one of their customer service numbers. They have a group of operators who call people who havent ordered recently, or who have returned items; these people call customers, wanting to offer them free shipping if they''ll order from LE again. I asked her why they do not leave a message, and why (when you attempt to return the call) their system just lets the phone ring for almost a minute and then gives this stupid automated machine voice that says the system is not answering and that your call will "now be disconnected". She had no answer, so i asked that my name be removed from ANY call lists, and that she pass my complaint on to a supervisor. After assuring me she would do sok she also gave me this email (
[email protected]) which supposedly can be used to send complaints/requests about such phone calls from LE. So, they have just alienated someone who orders regularly from them (we just order under my husband's name, not mine, so i guess it looks like i dont order. At any rate, this is about one half step up from slimy marketing...if they cant do me the courtesy of leaving a message, or putting their name on caller ID, or let me call back and talk to them, then why should we bother with them? Believe me, we will be looking at local shopping sources and other online competitors instead if this is the path they choose. I notice that this is an ongoing problem with them since 2007, so doesnt look like they care.