Best Leather For Wallets - Kangaroo, Veg Tan

[Aidanforsyth0]

The title says it all. I'm wondering where to buy kangaroo veg tanned leather, and what would you recommend for me to buy if I want to make wallets? I have been using a hide of chromexcel from maverick, and don't want to use seconds anymore. Any recommendations?

[Hi Im Joe]

You aren't going to like the price:

http://www.davidmorgan.com/kangarooskins.html

I found this as well:

http://www.sheridanleather.com/category_s/1847.htm

[RavenAus]

http://www.packerdirect.com.au/ I know they do ship internationally but no clue on how much it'd cost you.

[Aidanforsyth0]

I'm in the U.S. Has anyone actually ordered any ROO similar to the quality of that that's on Barrett alleys site?

[DavidL]

I bought kangaroo chrome tan from an ebay seller. The cost of the exporting paperwork was including in the price (No duties), may or may not be the case for you. You can talk personally with the ebay sellers so you can work something out. Ask for a discount if you are buying in bulk as the export fee is less for a bulk purchase. You can also probably get a deal on the leather too. If you deal outside of ebay with these seller they may even further discount the items.

Packardsleather if I remember correctly is roughly 10 dollars a square foot and the import fee is a one time fee 100ish dollars. You definitely need to buy in bulk to justify the cost. Ask them for a quote because it could have changed.

Charles hardke sells kangaroo hides, they are located in the USA no import fees (already calculated). For selling them as goods I think you have to also get the paperwork from the company and include it in the shipment so they know where it came from - kangaroo is considered exotic.

I have some chrome off cuts (had some shape) that was given as a gift and they cut really nice and the best stitches I've had were from those pieces. Kangaroo skins are tougher and denser than cow hide.