Ken Nelson Report post Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) AS I near retirement age, the following is for sale. Well equipped saddle shop on main street in Portales, NM. This shop if busy, There is a good demand here for good new handmade saddles, gun leather and gift type stuff, ( photo albums, day planners etc. Lots and lots of repair. 3 sewing machines, Cobra Class4, Nakajima 280- like new and a like new 31-20 singer. Crank splitter, crank skiver, pull through splitter, cutting tables, work benches, front counter,. I am going to keep my hand tools. This is a going shop that is BUSY. Also available is a 1900+ sq.ft recently remodeled brick home on an over sized lot. If you are a good saddlemaker, this shop will work. If you are a boot maker, Portales is an ideal location. I would stay for 2 months to get you started in the community. Buy the house and shop both and I will cut you a deal. 575-356-3628 during business hours, mountain time. Edited September 20, 2013 by Ken Nelson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Nelson Report post Posted September 22, 2013 Pictures and prices are available to serious buyers. 575-356-3628 during business hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Nelson Report post Posted October 11, 2013 Pictures and prices are available to serious buyers. 575-356-3628 during business hours. I still have the building in Valentine, NE that is for sale. 1500 sq ft, built to be a saddle shop on an acre lot. I would sell it as a turn key saddle shop with the equipment listed above or just the building. I would throw in a basic set of new hand tools if someone wanted. There is plenty of space for a bunch of storage units which work really well in that area. I would sell either location or both. I will throw in a month intense saddle making school for either shop. Call or email me if you are interested.575-356-3628 during business hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted October 11, 2013 Ken, welcome to retirement! If you are like a lot I know, you will continue to work on your favorite things, just at your own pace with time to enjoy the creation of something special. I have always liked seeing your work, hope you still take time to create a special piece once in a while. Be sure to post them as you complete them for us to admire. Once again, welcome to retirement. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Nelson Report post Posted January 1, 2014 Either or both of these businesses are still for sale. If you are interested, you might be surprised at how reasonable either or both are. This is a good opportunity. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Nelson Report post Posted January 4, 2014 Building in Valentine, NE is SOLD! Business in Portales will be relocating this summer and expanding. Retirement is going to have to wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Nelson Report post Posted April 10, 2017 I am really serious about retirement at this time. I have a house for sale with the basement set up as a closed saddle shop. I will sell the house which has a nearly complete remodel and the basement set up and ready to go. House, saddle shop in basement including inventory. Located in Wessington Springs, SD. A nice little town with good services, low cost of living, VERY low crime area, a block from hospital and clinic. Good Schools here. Message me for further details. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
