Usa Made Buckles

[daleoffshore]

I found philip machine in RI,called them and found they mfg orders in the 1,000+ range.They can work with you on inventory but they may/may not have in stock,and 100 pcs.

I'm looking for a distributer to buy 1in conway and roller buckles,also 1/2-5/8-3/4-1 1/4-1 -1/2 roller buckles or other belt buckles.I'm trying to stay USA made,but I'm tired of "everything is made in china".

If someone starts a buisness and carries Philip Machine hardware count me in. I believe they really can meet pricing with labor cost vs import tax from china. Brass cost the same in usa as china as it's a world market.

[DoubleC]

Dale, I heard every word. There is a difference though, the brass buckles made in China you'll be able to read a newspaper through.

I can only recommend Jeremiah Watt to you, I love the buckles I got from him, until someone told me he outsourced them. But they're beautiful and really well made.....somewhere.

www.ranch2arena.com

Hope this helps, Cheryl

[Kustom]

I found philip machine in RI,called them and found they mfg orders in the 1,000+ range.They can work with you on inventory but they may/may not have in stock,and 100 pcs.

I'm looking for a distributer to buy 1in conway and roller buckles,also 1/2-5/8-3/4-1 1/4-1 -1/2 roller buckles or other belt buckles.I'm trying to stay USA made,but I'm tired of "everything is made in china".

If someone starts a buisness and carries Philip Machine hardware count me in. I believe they really can meet pricing with labor cost vs import tax from china. Brass cost the same in usa as china as it's a world market.

Did you ask if they sold to a retailer you could order from?

[daleoffshore]

I called Springfield leather and asked about them being a dist.The more calls they recieve,the more it will be considered. I'm just a hobbiest for now,but if others will buy them I will,philip machine is the last holdout.

[Rayban]

I spoke to John at Philips this morning, and he said if there was enough interest/response from us here at LW, they may consider working something out for the smaller quantity buyer. They have no distribution chain.

He appreciates our interest in wanting to buy made in USA buckles.....he welcomes hearing from all those interested...so CALL HIM!!!!

190 York Avenue · Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 T: 401-353-7383 · F: 401-353-8430 For sales: john@philipmachine.com Technical questions and sales: Joshua@philipmachine.com

[HellcatLeathers]

I spoke to John at Philips this morning, and he said if there was enough interest/response from us here at LW, they may consider working something out for the smaller quantity buyer. They have no distribution chain.

He appreciates our interest in wanting to buy made in USA buckles.....he welcomes hearing from all those interested...so CALL HIM!!!!

190 York Avenue · Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 T: 401-353-7383 · F: 401-353-8430 For sales: john@philipmachine.com Technical questions and sales: Joshua@philipmachine.com

I looked at their website. They have TONS of colors available! The most I have ever seen.

I sent John an email. Would love to try some of those buckles!

[DoubleC]

I just sent John an email too, those buckles are gorgeous. Cheryl

[Iron Pounder]

This sounds great. I'm in for some. Maybe we could just put together a group purchase.

[Rayban]

This sounds great. I'm in for some. Maybe we could just put together a group purchase.

Then you should call or email John to let him know you would support this.

[Iron Pounder]

I can call him but don't know what to say really other than I will take some, depending on pricing. Let s say he prices them out at 1.00 avg. How many would everyone buy. I would guess he wants to know the volume more than how many of us want some. If 4 of us take 200 each that is a decent run but if 10 of us take 25 each I doubt he would even mess with it.

Do we know a ballpark price on his stuff? We just make our own made from solid brass but it takes forever and would love to just buy them from a company here.