Members rnkdobe Posted April 5, 2011 Members Report Posted April 5, 2011 For anyone looking to set up a tax ID or business license/vendor number in order to buy from Weaver, keep in mind that they require a minimun initial order of $250, and yearly total orders of $500. Not a big deal if you plan to buy your sides from them, but I like Wickett & Craig for my leather, so Weaver hasn't worked out for me. Quote
Members UncleGeorge Posted April 11, 2011 Members Report Posted April 11, 2011 For anyone looking to set up a tax ID or business license/vendor number in order to buy from Weaver, keep in mind that they require a minimun initial order of $250, and yearly total orders of $500. Not a big deal if you plan to buy your sides from them, but I like Wickett & Craig for my leather, so Weaver hasn't worked out for me. Yeah, I gave Weaver a try with some sides and double shoulders. Ordered the "better stuff". Never again. Have gotten better quality at local Tandys. Have to give Wickett &Craig a try. Quote
JohnD Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 Not To pile on, but I have not been happy with ordering leather from Weaver either. I ordered 3 HO sides and a double shoulder. I asked for the best they had. The salesperson explained what "tannery run" meant and said the pickers would send what they felt was right based on my intended use. I had to send the sides back. The shoulders were fine. They had great customer service, no problem exchanging, credited the shipping... The new hides were just as bad. I didn't have time to wait for the another exchange so I used what I could. the quality of the leather wasn't the issue and the customer service was great. The problem was the sides looked completely beat up in the handling. They were full of welts and dings and scratches that looked to be caused from handling around the warehouse. One of the sides from the first shipment had what we all agreed was a boot print on it. Anyway, I just ordered a few sides from Wickett & Craig this morning. Quote (rdb):God looked down at the world, and said "See, right there in Witchita, next to the railroad tracks, I didn't put enough dandelions".
Members UncleGeorge Posted April 13, 2011 Members Report Posted April 13, 2011 Not To pile on, but I have not been happy with ordering leather from Weaver either. I ordered 3 HO sides and a double shoulder. I asked for the best they had. The salesperson explained what "tannery run" meant and said the pickers would send what they felt was right based on my intended use. I had to send the sides back. The shoulders were fine. They had great customer service, no problem exchanging, credited the shipping... The new hides were just as bad. I didn't have time to wait for the another exchange so I used what I could. the quality of the leather wasn't the issue and the customer service was great. The problem was the sides looked completely beat up in the handling. They were full of welts and dings and scratches that looked to be caused from handling around the warehouse. One of the sides from the first shipment had what we all agreed was a boot print on it. Almost exact same experience. Double shoulders were usable but no better'n Tandys. I think they sent me one of the original sides JohnD returned. There wuddent a whole square foot of leather on the entire side that didden have marks, dents and stratches and it was supposeta been their best stuff . Looked more like a door mat. I figure they use the best leather for their leather products they sell and the rejected sides, shoulders and such are sold online. Reckon I'll try an outfit that doesn't make and sell leather products, just raw leather. Quote
Members jeeperaz Posted April 13, 2011 Members Report Posted April 13, 2011 Reckon I'll try an outfit that doesn't make and sell leather products, just raw leather. I'm with you on that! Why support the competition. Quote
Denster Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 I'm amazed at the problems folks are reporting with Weaver. In the past three years I've ordered over 100 HO veg tan sides and numerous other leathers and have never had to return anything. I tell them over the phone what I want and what it's for and that's what I get. A couple times a year I drive up there just for something to do and they let me go back and select the hides I want. Can't ask for more than that. Quote
Members simran Posted April 14, 2011 Members Report Posted April 14, 2011 I've never bought any leather from the but have bought hardware in the past. I still get a catalog from them and was looking at needles in it for my #7. No No No No No; we won't be paying those prices for needles. NoSireee!! Quote Simran
Members justken Posted April 16, 2011 Members Report Posted April 16, 2011 My dad started dealing with Weavers in around 1980 and I have been dealing with them since around 1985.Never had any major problems with them and few we've had were always fixed.Weaver only sells wholesale so you'll need a tax number to order supplies.Thay have a whole lot more you have to go through to be able to buy thier tack.I always tell them what I'm needing leather for(8' plus reins,back clear for 12"deep for stirrup leathers,clear backed for ruff-out,etc.)If it's something special,I''ll drive up and hand pick it.Same as I'd do with any supplier. What I really like is that if I order by 10am,the order is usually setting in my shop by noon of the next day.Right now I'm placing an order about every 2-3 weeks....just tossing my 2 pennys in the pot.....Ken Quote
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