Members Chef niloc Posted January 6, 2012 Members Report Posted January 6, 2012 Horween leather Any one here ever deal directly with them? I have sent a few sales inquires over the past few months to the email address they provide on there sight "Sales Inquiries: john@horween.com", but I never get a response? I am inquiring about purchasing shell cordovan hides in color #8 or whiskey. I asked them to quote me a price, availability, and minimum order requirements. I told them I was interested in 50-100 shells, I think that would meet there minimum? Maybe I'm wrong and that might be why I don't get a reply? My emails include my contact information and my businesses name, my title, so it should not appear that I'm just some guy trying to buy one or two hides.Any one know what I might be doing wrong or a better way for me to contact them? Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted January 6, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted January 6, 2012 I bought as little as two shells from them. I called and talked to Nick Horween. A large part of their inventory on the shells are sold to large shoe manufacturers. I had to wait about a month if I remember correctly, for my order to arrive. They do not pursue individuals for business but do not seem to mind filling the orders. Do not always have what you are looking for color wise or size. ferg On 1/6/2012 at 4:43 PM, Chef niloc said: Horween leather Any one here ever deal directly with them? I have sent a few sales inquires over the past few months to the email address they provide on there sight "Sales Inquiries: john@horween.com", but I never get a response? I am inquiring about purchasing shell cordovan hides in color #8 or whiskey. I asked them to quote me a price, availability, and minimum order requirements. I told them I was interested in 50-100 shells, I think that would meet there minimum? Maybe I'm wrong and that might be why I don't get a reply? My emails include my contact information and my businesses name, my title, so it should not appear that I'm just some guy trying to buy one or two hides.Any one know what I might be doing wrong or a better way for me to contact them? Quote
Members bootsmt Posted January 6, 2012 Members Report Posted January 6, 2012 I have bought from them and had no problems. I have their number. 312-823-9056, this is Eric Frank's number-- he is a sales rep. Frank English c On 1/6/2012 at 4:43 PM, Chef niloc said: Horween leather Any one here ever deal directly with them? I have sent a few sales inquires over the past few months to the email address they provide on there sight "Sales Inquiries: john@horween.com", but I never get a response? I am inquiring about purchasing shell cordovan hides in color #8 or whiskey. I asked them to quote me a price, availability, and minimum order requirements. I told them I was interested in 50-100 shells, I think that would meet there minimum? Maybe I'm wrong and that might be why I don't get a reply? My emails include my contact information and my businesses name, my title, so it should not appear that I'm just some guy trying to buy one or two hides.Any one know what I might be doing wrong or a better way for me to contact them? Quote
Members Andrew Chee Posted January 9, 2012 Members Report Posted January 9, 2012 What's the ballpark price range for a single piece of shell cordovan direct from Horween these days? Also, do they only sell it to you in a single thickness or can you ask for specific thicknesses? I'm looking to get some myself. Thanks. Andrew Quote
Members John 2015 Posted January 9, 2012 Members Report Posted January 9, 2012 Chef niloc, My apologies for the difficulty you experienced in ordering direct from Horween. I am not sure why we have not received your e mails and I have provided additional information direct to you so we can follow up accordingly. We are also happy to announce that we have set up a retail arm for Horween called Tannery Row. The primary focus of Tannery Row will be working direct with individuals and small customers to supply leather produced from Horween Leather Company. The main contact for Tannery Row is Eric Frank. Eric can be contacted at: eric.tanneryrow@gmail.com 312-823-9056 Thanks and please let us know of any questions, John Quote
Members ABC3 Posted January 13, 2012 Members Report Posted January 13, 2012 We buy all of our Hides from them without any problem. Call Eric Quote NRA Member Certified Firearms Instructor www.agcustomgunleather.com
Members jwilson Posted January 14, 2012 Members Report Posted January 14, 2012 yea Eric Frank is the man to deal with. Very nice guy, Ive ordered a few shells from them and had the same problem until I got in contact with Eric. Quote www.jawleathergoods.com
Members John 2015 Posted January 20, 2012 Members Report Posted January 20, 2012 A quick update to the below. We just set up a dedicated phone number for Tannery Row and Eric. His updated information is: eric.tanneryrow@gmail.com New Phone: 312-385-9708 We are excited about the establishing Tannery Row as the idea will be to offer retail services for our leather and offering Horween Leather direct to individuals and small customers. We are in the process of setting up our website as well: thetanneryrow.com We would appreciate any feedback that you can provide. Thanks, John Chef niloc, My apologies for the difficulty you experienced in ordering direct from Horween. I am not sure why we have not received your e mails and I have provided additional information direct to you so we can follow up accordingly. We are also happy to announce that we have set up a retail arm for Horween called Tannery Row. The primary focus of Tannery Row will be working direct with individuals and small customers to supply leather produced from Horween Leather Company. The main contact for Tannery Row is Eric Frank. Eric can be contacted at: eric.tanneryrow@gmail.com 312-823-9056 Thanks and please let us know of any questions, John Quote
Members Andrew Chee Posted January 20, 2012 Members Report Posted January 20, 2012 I've been talking with Eric over the last two weeks about ordering a shell and some other stuff. He's very good to deal with; responds promptly to enquiries and is very helpful. He is a busy guy though and I guess this arm of the business is still pretty small time so it does take some time to find out what's available and such. All in all he's been a good guy to deal with. Andrew Quote
Members tparrish Posted February 15, 2012 Members Report Posted February 15, 2012 I order my baseball glove leather from them and am extremely happy. Great guys to deal with and I order tiny quantities. Quote
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