Weaver

[JET4]

Hi everyone,

Long time lurker here. I have learned a ton from you guys so far.

Ok...I have just started a leather business making dog and hunting gear after doing it for free for years. I have a VERY good local supplier who carries a lot of top notch stuff and has taught me lots of techniques and given me pointers. I don't want to totally cut him out, but I know that I can get supplies much cheaper now that I have my tax numbers.

Anyway, after I got my EIN and state tax number, I immediately filled out a catalog request with Weaver. After getting my catalog, I and am amazed at the markup I've been paying locally. I had a conversation with my local guy the other day and he said he didnt think Weaver would sell to me because I don't have a storefront. So, will Weaver sell to me? On the order form it asks for an account number from the mailing label on the catalog. I have one of those so am I good to go?

Thanks everyone,

JET

Edited November 20, 2009 by JET4

[bruce johnson]

Weavers will sell you from the supply catalog with what you have. A few years ago I tried to buy some things from the finished product side and that is where the storefront, posted hours, and minimum order deal came in then.

[TimKleffner]

Jet

Weaver sells to everyone and anyone. They do have a minimum. If you don't meet the minimum, they'll charge you a fee. That's ok with me, they have what I need and want.

Call 'em and get a catalog going your way. they're very helpful

Happy tooling

Tim

[RunningRoan]

Weaver has two different catalogs...a supply catalog for leatherworkers and a catalog containing all their finished goods (tack, pet products, etc). You can purchase from their supply catalog without needing a storefront, but they do require a real brick and mortar store to purchase their finished stuff. Have fun!!

[blueheelenvet]

Hello Everyone,

I have been interested in Weaver for a while. When speaking about a tax ID, does this mean I would have to start a business? I do this as a hobby and don't have the flow to make the expense of a business license worth it. Any ideas on what to do?

Thanks

[CWR]

Hello Everyone,

I have been interested in Weaver for a while. When speaking about a tax ID, does this mean I would have to start a business? I do this as a hobby and don't have the flow to make the expense of a business license worth it. Any ideas on what to do?

Thanks

I just put in my social security number and they sent me a catalog.

CW

[Hilly]

I just put in my social security number and they sent me a catalog.

CW

Really? You gave them your S.S. number?! REALLY??? REALLY??? OY!

[CWR]

Really? You gave them your S.S. number?! REALLY??? REALLY??? OY!

Yeah Hilly. They wanted tax id . I figured if it was good enough for the IRS it ought to satisfy Weavers.

CW

[loopinluke]

Yeah Hilly. They wanted tax id . I figured if it was good enough for the IRS it ought to satisfy Weavers.

CW

I did the same thing and have put in probably 10 orders with them since.

[Hilly]

I did the same thing and have put in probably 10 orders with them since.

Wow, last time I called them, they wouldn't even sell me a concho without a tax#. They wanted me to order through a local tractor supply store. I figured they must not want my business or my money, and I took my business and my money elsewhere.