Members viptan0 Posted March 4, 2010 Members Report 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!
Members viptan0 Posted March 9, 2010 Author Members Report 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
Members viptan0 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Members Report Posted March 16, 2010 Latest auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110507645338&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#shId
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted March 16, 2010 Ambassador Report Posted March 16, 2010 did i read that right ? $29.00 is the bid price now......and $31.54 is the cost of shipping? Luke
Members viptan0 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Members Report 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.
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