Members Avgvstvs Posted February 13, 2014 Members Report Posted February 13, 2014 Hi all! Like many here before me, long time lurker coming out the shadows. Great community/ forum here! Lots of great info and advice! Now to the matter at hand: I recently bought small quantities of Ritza 25 (wich I haven't recieved yet) at what I think is a fair price (compared to other offerings out there). Small quantities seem to suit my needs better for now since I'm just starting out but in the long run, having to pay extra for smaller bits AND pay for shipping for every single transaction might end up costing me an arm and leg. So, this got me thinking of full spools. Harder to find but got a hold of someone selling some at what I once again think is a fair price. Thing is, I have absolutely no idea what those go for - I can't seem to find the 'retail price' anywhere -, so my idea of what's fair and what's not might be pretty far from reality. Any of you ritza 25 users care to give me a idea of what it could be worth? Quote
Members silverback Posted February 14, 2014 Members Report Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Hi, I just bought three 500m rolls from Abbey England at a cost of 21.500 English pounds ea which roughly works out around Au$45 per roll. Postage would be extra. Edited February 14, 2014 by silverback Quote
Members Avgvstvs Posted February 14, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks silverback, much appreciated! Quote
electrathon Posted February 14, 2014 Report Posted February 14, 2014 If you are buying it in short pieces you are paying WAY over fair price. You likely could have bought a spool of it for twice what you paid for the few feet you got. Quote
Members Avgvstvs Posted February 14, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) That's for sure electrathon. I have no problem paying a 'premium' for smaller lenghts. I would, however, have a problem paying such a 'premium' for a full spool. The guy offering me full spools would make about 10-12 bucks margin wich I think is quite fair, since he would order specifically for me and would take the risk of being stuck with it if I weren't able to pay or whatever other reason (which is not going to happen but still, I guess it has to be taken into account). All in all I think it's quite fair - if it's not, please do chime in Avgvstvs (Edit: misspelled electrathon...) Edited February 14, 2014 by Avgvstvs Quote
Members minimal Oz Posted March 3, 2014 Members Report Posted March 3, 2014 Hi, I just bought three 500m rolls from Abbey England at a cost of 21.500 English pounds ea which roughly works out around Au$45 per roll. Postage would be extra. Hi Silverback are you from Australia? Have you received your items? I placed my order of two rolls from Abbey 5 weeks ago, but still haven't received anything yet. I'm from Sydney, NSW. Quote My blogMy shop 30m Tiger thread
Members silverback Posted March 4, 2014 Members Report Posted March 4, 2014 Hi MO, Yes I am Australian, but i was in England in January and picked it up myself. I think he said it takes a few weeks to arrive If sent by mail . They use the cheapest mail to keep costs down . Could be worth a quick email inquiry though. You will love using the stuff. Peter. Quote
Members SLudlow Posted March 4, 2014 Members Report Posted March 4, 2014 Definitely follow up. When we order from them (US) we get our items by the end of the week, tops. Quote Ludlow Leather Supply Co. www.LudlowLeather.com Call us at 317-213-9437 for all your leather supply needs. Ritza25 Thread 500m Rolls Now In Stock! John James 002 & 004 Harness Needles - Packs of 25 Also in Stock: 60" Grade A Straps, 25-30sq/ft 4/5oz Economy VegTan Hides
Members WScott Posted March 4, 2014 Members Report Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) Hi all! Like many here before me, long time lurker coming out the shadows. Great community/ forum here! Lots of great info and advice! Now to the matter at hand: I recently bought small quantities of Ritza 25 (wich I haven't recieved yet) at what I think is a fair price (compared to other offerings out there). Small quantities seem to suit my needs better for now since I'm just starting out but in the long run, having to pay extra for smaller bits AND pay for shipping for every single transaction might end up costing me an arm and leg. So, this got me thinking of full spools. Harder to find but got a hold of someone selling some at what I once again think is a fair price. Thing is, I have absolutely no idea what those go for - I can't seem to find the 'retail price' anywhere -, so my idea of what's fair and what's not might be pretty far from reality. Any of you ritza 25 users care to give me a idea of what it could be worth? Sending you a PM about Canadian source of rolls of Tiger thread Etsy store is here: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/148081406?ref=fb2_tnx_title Edited March 4, 2014 by WScott Quote
Members cem Posted March 4, 2014 Members Report Posted March 4, 2014 I'd drop them an email minimal Oz, I've been buying Ritza for quite awhile and I usually get my order within 1-2 weeks depending on what postage they decide to use. Quote
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