Wicket And Craig

[toasty1435]

What are people's opinions of them? I've sent them numerous emails about pricing and samples and I've never heard back. Is this the usual case for WC? What other suppliers do people recommend?

[dirtclod]

I've bought from several times over the years and never had a problem. They have always been helpful. Here's the price link. http://www.wickett-craig.com/index.php/leathers/pricing

[Timd]

Call 1-800-TANNERY and talk to Matt. W&C is all I use anymore.

[kc8290]

I was purchasing several sides a month from W&C. All in all good quality leather. Bridle leather colors not always consistent with the color chart on their website or samples they provide (especially the lighter colors).Leather weight is consistent as advertised. Customer service room for improvement. Their stock availability has been poor lately. At least on the grades I buy. They went into their annual down out of stock on several items. Had to move business to other suppliers as a result. Big hassle.Will check back with them in a few weeks to see if their stock availability has improved.

I have been purchasing more and more of Herman Oak (from Weaver Leather). I'monly an hour away from Weaver so I can visit and hand pick what I need. Although in general their HO inventory looks good (lately) and I find myself taking from the top of the stack. Some leather colors not consistent with the samples HO sends out.

I also purchase from RJF Leather who has been a good supplier.

Edited August 16, 2012 by kc8290

[Itch]

I was purchasing several sides a month from W&C. All in all good quality leather. Bridle leather colors not always consistent with the color chart on their website or samples they provide (especially the lighter colors).Leather weight is consistent as advertised. Customer service room for improvement. Their stock availability has been poor lately. At least on the grades I buy. They went into their annual down out of stock on several items. Had to move business to other suppliers as a result. Big hassle.Will check back with them in a few weeks to see if their stock availability has improved.

I have been purchasing more and more of Herman Oak (from Weaver Leather). I'monly an hour away from Weaver so I can visit and hand pick what I need. Although in general their HO inventory looks good (lately) and I find myself taking from the top of the stack. Some leather colors not consistent with the samples HO sends out.

I also purchase from RJF Leather who has been a good supplier.

You are very lucky to be only 1 hour away from Weaver..That place is like a big toy store for the leather worker..

[sheathmaker]

I was purchasing several sides a month from W&C. All in all good quality leather. Bridle leather colors not always consistent with the color chart on their website or samples they provide (especially the lighter colors).Leather weight is consistent as advertised. Customer service room for improvement. Their stock availability has been poor lately. At least on the grades I buy. They went into their annual down out of stock on several items. Had to move business to other suppliers as a result. Big hassle.Will check back with them in a few weeks to see if their stock availability has improved.

I have been purchasing more and more of Herman Oak (from Weaver Leather). I'monly an hour away from Weaver so I can visit and hand pick what I need. Although in general their HO inventory looks good (lately) and I find myself taking from the top of the stack. Some leather colors not consistent with the samples HO sends out.

I also purchase from RJF Leather who has been a good supplier

I have been buying from W&C for about the last five or six years. Their overall quality and consistency has been about average or maybe a little above. I use the drum dyed skirting sides and generally buy about 24 to 30 sides a year.. Their customer service as it relates to turn around time and inventory available has begun to slide rather dramatically. I place an order with RJF Leather who is a supporter of this site and I believe if his product is as good as I've heard I will continue with him and become an ex W&C customer.

Paul

Edited August 19, 2012 by sheathmaker

[Spence]

Just checked out RJF Leather. Good looking stuff, but no prices. That is an immediate turnoff for me.

[rickybobby]

What are people's opinions of them? I've sent them numerous emails about pricing and samples and I've never heard back. Is this the usual case for WC? What other suppliers do people recommend?

I have had no issues with W & C but the items they are short or out of always seems like what I need at that time.

Just checked out RJF Leather. Good looking stuff, but no prices. That is an immediate turnoff for me.

RJF is top notch, The website is very basic. Roger answers the phone and has no trouble giving you a price on what you need.

The leather is consistently the same colors, quality, and texture/feel

It is worth the call to Roger to try his product, I am glad I did.

[toasty1435]

I've still had no luck hearing from WC and have moved on to Springfield. After sending in my request I got an immediate detailed response back. +1 for customer service. Lack of communication is my biggest turn off from using a supplier. I hear good things about Springfield so I'll see what they can do for me.

[Santo]

Had to throw one more recommendation for RJF. Great quality and consistency!