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Any one here ever deal directly with them? I have sent a few sales inquires over the past few months to the email address they provide on there sight "Sales Inquiries: john@horween.com", but I never get a response? I am inquiring about purchasing shell cordovan hides in color #8 or whiskey. I asked them to quote me a price, availability, and minimum order requirements. I told them I was interested in 50-100 shells, I think that would meet there minimum? Maybe I'm wrong and that might be why I don't get a reply? My emails include my contact information and my businesses name, my title, so it should not appear that I'm just some guy trying to buy one or two hides.Any one know what I might be doing wrong or a better way for me to contact them?

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I bought as little as two shells from them. I called and talked to Nick Horween. A large part of their inventory on the shells are sold to large shoe manufacturers. I had to wait about a month if I remember correctly, for my order to arrive. They do not pursue individuals for business but do not seem to mind filling the orders. Do not always have what you are looking for color wise or size.

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Horween leather

Any one here ever deal directly with them? I have sent a few sales inquires over the past few months to the email address they provide on there sight "Sales Inquiries: john@horween.com", but I never get a response? I am inquiring about purchasing shell cordovan hides in color #8 or whiskey. I asked them to quote me a price, availability, and minimum order requirements. I told them I was interested in 50-100 shells, I think that would meet there minimum? Maybe I'm wrong and that might be why I don't get a reply? My emails include my contact information and my businesses name, my title, so it should not appear that I'm just some guy trying to buy one or two hides.Any one know what I might be doing wrong or a better way for me to contact them?

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I have bought from them and had no problems. I have their number. 312-823-9056, this is Eric Frank's number-- he is a sales rep.

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Horween leather

Any one here ever deal directly with them? I have sent a few sales inquires over the past few months to the email address they provide on there sight "Sales Inquiries: john@horween.com", but I never get a response? I am inquiring about purchasing shell cordovan hides in color #8 or whiskey. I asked them to quote me a price, availability, and minimum order requirements. I told them I was interested in 50-100 shells, I think that would meet there minimum? Maybe I'm wrong and that might be why I don't get a reply? My emails include my contact information and my businesses name, my title, so it should not appear that I'm just some guy trying to buy one or two hides.Any one know what I might be doing wrong or a better way for me to contact them?

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What's the ballpark price range for a single piece of shell cordovan direct from Horween these days? Also, do they only sell it to you in a single thickness or can you ask for specific thicknesses? I'm looking to get some myself. Thanks.

Andrew

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Chef niloc,

My apologies for the difficulty you experienced in ordering direct from Horween. I am not sure why we have not received your e mails and I have provided additional information direct to you so we can follow up accordingly.

We are also happy to announce that we have set up a retail arm for Horween called Tannery Row. The primary focus of Tannery Row will be working direct with individuals and small customers to supply leather produced from Horween Leather Company.

The main contact for Tannery Row is Eric Frank. Eric can be contacted at:

eric.tanneryrow@gmail.com

312-823-9056

Thanks and please let us know of any questions,

John

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We buy all of our Hides from them without any problem. Call Eric

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yea Eric Frank is the man to deal with. Very nice guy, Ive ordered a few shells from them and had the same problem until I got in contact with Eric.

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A quick update to the below. We just set up a dedicated phone number for Tannery Row and Eric. His updated information is:

eric.tanneryrow@gmail.com

New Phone: 312-385-9708

We are excited about the establishing Tannery Row as the idea will be to offer retail services for our leather and offering Horween Leather direct to individuals and small customers.

We are in the process of setting up our website as well:

thetanneryrow.com

We would appreciate any feedback that you can provide.

Thanks,

John

Chef niloc,

My apologies for the difficulty you experienced in ordering direct from Horween. I am not sure why we have not received your e mails and I have provided additional information direct to you so we can follow up accordingly.

We are also happy to announce that we have set up a retail arm for Horween called Tannery Row. The primary focus of Tannery Row will be working direct with individuals and small customers to supply leather produced from Horween Leather Company.

The main contact for Tannery Row is Eric Frank. Eric can be contacted at:

eric.tanneryrow@gmail.com

312-823-9056

Thanks and please let us know of any questions,

John

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I've been talking with Eric over the last two weeks about ordering a shell and some other stuff. He's very good to deal with; responds promptly to enquiries and is very helpful. He is a busy guy though and I guess this arm of the business is still pretty small time so it does take some time to find out what's available and such. All in all he's been a good guy to deal with.

Andrew

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Nice. Which grade of shell is this and can you take some more close up shots? They have so many grades for their shells I'd like to get a good ideas as to what to expect. Thanks.

Andrew

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The grading system is based on size, not quality. It goes 1-5 and a #1 is 2 square feet+, and a #5 is 1 sq ft I believe. And the pricing is based on size, not price per square foot. Example, I just ordered #5's for about $50 a piece and #2's for around $150 a piece. the size difference is only about .75 sq ft. Hope that helps Andrew!

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Nice. Which grade of shell is this and can you take some more close up shots? They have so many grades for their shells I'd like to get a good ideas as to what to expect. Thanks.

Andrew

I wanted whiskeys, so I wound up with a few grades. 3 #1, 2#X 2#2 and one #3.

The way I understand it is that the grading is by size #1 being the biggest.

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I wanted whiskeys, so I wound up with a few grades. 3 #1, 2#X 2#2 and one #3.

The way I understand it is that the grading is by size #1 being the biggest.

Wow. You spent some big bucks with them! I'm waiting on an order for two #4 shells. I know they grade by useable size. Can you tell a big difference in useable area between a #1, #2, and #3? I bought #4s cause I'm prototyping some wallets and Eric said that I should get enough yield from a #4.

How long did it take you to get your order? It's been going on two months since I started talking to Eric and getting some shells. Figure since we're the small guys it's just gonna take longer for the tannery to get around to us.

Andrew

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Wow. You spent some big bucks with them! I'm waiting on an order for two #4 shells. I know they grade by useable size. Can you tell a big difference in useable area between a #1, #2, and #3? I bought #4s cause I'm prototyping some wallets and Eric said that I should get enough yield from a #4.

How long did it take you to get your order? It's been going on two months since I started talking to Eric and getting some shells. Figure since we're the small guys it's just gonna take longer for the tannery to get around to us.

Andrew

About 3 months.#1 , X, #2 are all about the same. The #3 and down get thinner (should be right for wallets), quality is the on all of them.

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Here's the two shells I ordered from Horween. Took about three months to get to me. I purchased two shells. One in natural and the other in Cognac. I ordered grade 4's. As you can see, the quality is nice but they are pretty small. Just enough leather to make one wallet. The largest piece of my pattern is about 7"x7".

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Horween leather

Any one here ever deal directly with them? I have sent a few sales inquires over the past few months to the email address they provide on there sight "Sales Inquiries: john@horween.com", but I never get a response? I am inquiring about purchasing shell cordovan hides in color #8 or whiskey. I asked them to quote me a price, availability, and minimum order requirements. I told them I was interested in 50-100 shells, I think that would meet there minimum? Maybe I'm wrong and that might be why I don't get a reply? My emails include my contact information and my businesses name, my title, so it should not appear that I'm just some guy trying to buy one or two hides.Any one know what I might be doing wrong or a better way for me to contact them?

Yes, I have and haven't had much better luck than you. I just talked to Eric regarding Tannery Row and prices aand pictures of the leathers that he and John Cullinton said were going to be availavble soon. That"s not happening either! Eric hit me at $10.95 /S.F for one aside of Latigo!! It's beutiful leather but, I can't handle the pricing. I'd call Nick Horween direct (the owner) he's a real nice guy and will give you a quote , I'm sure. I'd expect you'll have a long wait. Good luck. Tackman

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I've never ordered from them and their hides look gorgeous; however, I can't afford those prices....at least not yet. Back to plain old veg-tanned tooling sides for me!

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Yeah, this is breaking my heart. 12+ for Chromexcel. But I have this incredible urge to get my hands on some natural chromexcel (which never shows up at Maverick).

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Does anyone have a guess at the price range for horween chromexcel? and or essex?

Springfield Leather now sale a few Horween products and you can buy it by the sq.ft. They also have pieces that are 1' x 2' for $28 which is what I got he last time I ordered. No ragged edges that you can't use, just a nice square piece. Very nice stuff.

Karina

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Does anyone have a guess at the price range for horween chromexcel? and or essex?

it is 13$ and change for 5.5 oz chomexcel, 17 feet + per side. But it is sooo sweet to work with.

I was in Chicago this week and stopped in to purchase some leather from the "holy land" of leather. this company has a great deal of pride in what they do and very welcoming and down to hearth. I suggest you find some excuse to visit Chicago and make an apointement with Curtis at Horween. you will see what your chices are and get to sign the wall and met some great people.

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if you order 5 hides the price goes down 4 dollars a square foot, other wise springfield leather company is the way to go.

Does anyone have a guess at the price range for horween chromexcel? and or essex?

email shellyhuard@thetanneryrow.com

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