viptan0 Report post Posted March 4, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110502619217#ht_500wt_1182 This is an eBay auction for a Vergez Blanchard stitching clam. It is approximately 4'3" tall and has 2 1/2" jaws. The jaws are lined in sheepskin to protect the product being created. I also have added a little white rope to provide tension to the jaws while stitching, it was not included from Vergez. I used the clam while standing and letting the clam rest against a workbench. It was damaged in shipment, but was professionally repaired by a wood specialist. Let me tell you the trial I had to endure to get this clam from Vergez. No US importer that I am aware of carries this clam. Vergez's website is only in French and my email queries in English were not answered. I wanted one anyways, so I placed my order and the website suddenly sprang to life with customer service. I placed my order and since there is a 100 euro minimum order, I picked up a few other tools. This clam cost about 67 euros (US$91). Shipping was another 38 euros (US$50). About a 10 days later I received my package. The cardboard box was bent at the top. I opened it to find one of the clam's jaws completely broken off about 3" from the top. Knowing that my chances of good customer service at Vergez were minimal, I consulted a local wood furniture specialist. He did an amazing job at repairing and restoring the strength to the clam. He added two wood dowels to the piece, but otherwise, I cannot tell there was ever any damage. There is no creaking or hint of structural problem. I have created three small leather cases with the clam and it works seamlessly. It is an exceptional professional tool and if I were still in the leather trade, I would not sell it. Please let me know if you have any questions. Starting at $29. Happy Bidding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viptan0 Report post Posted March 9, 2010 New eBay auction for this item: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110504973745&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_603wt_1167 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viptan0 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Latest auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110507645338&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#shId Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted March 16, 2010 did i read that right ? $29.00 is the bid price now......and $31.54 is the cost of shipping? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viptan0 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 did i read that right ? $29.00 is the bid price now......and $31.54 is the cost of shipping? Hello, the cost of shipping is set to UPS Ground by default. However, I am willing to ship by USPS, UPS or FedEx depending on what the winner wants. My main concern is to have it packed correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
