Members BigGriff Posted February 7, 2014 Members Report Posted February 7, 2014 I actually own a Saddleback bag. I thought it was the greatest thing when I bought it, and now it is getting ready to go on eBay. What really turned me off was all the constant traveling Dave does. Africa multiple times a year, and a bunch of other locations. That's when I realized he's making a KILLING on these. Any of you have a guess? I don't know the exact number, but I am guessing around 100% markup on these bags, so half the price is margin. It's probably higher than that. What are your thoughts? What do you think a large Saddleback briefcase costs to make? Quote
Members SonnyMarrow Posted February 7, 2014 Members Report Posted February 7, 2014 Hmm, well I've been doing research to try and make my own modeled after the front pocket briefcase, and buying everything is going to run me around $250. This includes all 316 stainless steel hardware, full grain 4-5oz leather, pig lining, Tiger Thread (Ritza 25) and other miscellaneous stuff. Of course, I have extra material, so the actual material cost of the bag is less than that, and I'm having to pay retail since just an enthusiast. I'd say most leather bags have insane mark up though, I've seen some less robust than saddleback go for $800+ Quote
Members BigGriff Posted February 7, 2014 Members Report Posted February 7, 2014 Hmm, well I've been doing research to try and make my own modeled after the front pocket briefcase, and buying everything is going to run me around $250. This includes all 316 stainless steel hardware, full grain 4-5oz leather, pig lining, Tiger Thread (Ritza 25) and other miscellaneous stuff. Of course, I have extra material, so the actual material cost of the bag is less than that, and I'm having to pay retail since just an enthusiast. I'd say most leather bags have insane mark up though, I've seen some less robust than saddleback go for $800+ I would venture to say his material costs are half that if not less. Dave owns the tannery, and buys other supplies in bulk. $250 and you're paying retail. Add in labor cost and bet he is around $250 as well. Good point about the $800 bags. Just think about what they're making. Quote
JohnD Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 I think what he charges for his bags is irrelevant if people are paying it. I would be happy if someone would pay that much for a bag I made (I don't make bags though). I think he's wrong to tell people a finished edge is hiding an inferior product. He mentions it in that video, But goes into more detail on his website, That if a maker finishes the edges of the leather then they are doing it to hide something. I think an unburnished edge is just laziness. 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".
Elliot Posted February 9, 2014 Report Posted February 9, 2014 I love it TXAG!!!!!! ANOTHER positive and happy response! Again you've proven our collective opinions! Thanks for being so consistent (and predictable) DON'T include Me in your collective opinions, I will do my own thinking, and hold my own opinions!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
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