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DrmCa

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  1. Finally, received the 30 strap package and went through it. Overall, it is pretty useless, no different from other "deals" I've seen elsewhere. I got:

    1x of 1 1/2" strap with a very minor flaw, that a nice belt can be made from.
    3x of 1" straps that Okay belts can be made of.
    4-5x 3/4" straps that can be used for bags.
    3-4x 3/4" strap that will make nice loops for a cartridge belt.
    1x totally ruined 60% belt
    Several short 1 3/8" straps in natural with black edge paint.

    Overall, it is a total loss of $45 plus $35 shipping and $30 duties of which I might recover $30. Won't buy again.


  2. Unfortunately there is no universal solution to the problem of poor quality products. I usually buy a small quantity and do a test.

    Members here praise Ohio Travel Bag but I never bought from them due to prohibitive cost of shipping.

    I used to buy directly from a factory in China but they closed down a few years back. Since then it is mostly Aliexpress for me because the cost of the product is the same or lower than in North America but the shipping is free or very cheap. Recently, Aliexpress has become pricey. I have not bought new notions in quite some time, except for a few rivets that work fine. Anything and everything that you may find at local stores, mortar-and-pestle or online does not matter, is made in China anyway. The only difference is whether you are paying an intermediary or not.

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