Mike516 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Posted March 28, 2016 Oh ok. You had asked if anyone was aware of why they had raised their price, otherwise I wouldn't have suggested calling them. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted March 28, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted March 28, 2016 Each person sets his price his own way -- I don't debate it. But I do think that anyone who thinks they've always got good leather down there hasn't seen much leather. Well, in all fairness, I haven't ordered anything from down there for a few months. Probably they've fixed all their issues since then Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members DoubleC Posted March 28, 2016 Members Report Posted March 28, 2016 Jeff you order from them all the time when your other companies can't ship fast enough. Did they pee in your Cheerios? Hundreds of us have said what Mike did, I've never been unsatisfied with their services. And I saw HO at Sheridan so I have seen a good hide, there AND at SLC. Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Mike516 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Posted March 28, 2016 23 minutes ago, JLSleather said: Each person sets his price his own way -- I don't debate it. But I do think that anyone who thinks they've always got good leather down there hasn't seen much leather. Well, in all fairness, I haven't ordered anything from down there for a few months. Probably they've fixed all their issues since then You're right and I don't deny it, compared to most folks around here, I absolutely consider myself a beginner and haven't seen many hides. But the ones I have gotten from Springfield have all been excellent for my uses. I have ordered from Tandy and Springfield and I can say beyond any doubt that Springfield has treated me much better than Tandy has. That is not to say there aren't good Tandy stores, and they are always fairly courteous. But my last few orders from them have been terribly disappointing, including an unusable hide. Their answer was that there wasn't much to choose from so they sent me what they had. It was my own fault for waiting until I was almost out and really needed a hide, but they did take it back. Luckily Springfield was able to send me a beautiful hide right away and I never ran completely out. Now of course I don't take any chances and keep an extra side on hand. But I can only speak from my own experience, so weather I've bought one hide or a million hides, so far they've all been good Quote
Members nrk Posted March 28, 2016 Author Members Report Posted March 28, 2016 21 minutes ago, DoubleC said: Jeff you order from them all the time when your other companies can't ship fast enough. Did they pee in your Cheerios? Hundreds of us have said what Mike did, I've never been unsatisfied with their services. And I saw HO at Sheridan so I have seen a good hide, there AND at SLC. Cheryl well.. i did have negative experience with them. couple of my friends did also. to be fair, you have to look on entire forum for the real feedbacks (both negative and positive). that's not a point. maybe i had a miswording, but already mentioned - one item is rised up, another one hasn't - how is it possible? aren't they from the same manufacturer? aren't there taxes, transportation etc expenses? Quote
Members nrk Posted March 28, 2016 Author Members Report Posted March 28, 2016 1 hour ago, JLSleather said: Each person sets his price his own way -- I don't debate it. But I do think that anyone who thinks they've always got good leather down there hasn't seen much leather. Well, in all fairness, I haven't ordered anything from down there for a few months. Probably they've fixed all their issues since then true Quote
Moderator Art Posted March 28, 2016 Moderator Report Posted March 28, 2016 Nobody or Company ever fixes all their issues. I recommend SLC and Sheridan because they will actually strive to correct the problem. When SLC has messed up, a simple WTF call has gotten Kevin jumping up and down all over the problem, and to MY benefit by the way. Can't say I've had a problem with Sheridan, but they are a bit smaller operation. As far as leather and pricing, buy where you get the best hide and the best deal, or the best service (pick any two). Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Roq Posted March 28, 2016 Members Report Posted March 28, 2016 5 hours ago, JLSleather said: Yep, mine showing $11.79 per. H.O. price right around $8, and that's for "A" grade. That is HO wholesale pricing Minimum Order: 9/10 oz. and under: 10 sides or backs, one thickness, or 20 sides or backs of any 4 thicknesses. They are entitled to make money off of their investment. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted March 28, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted March 28, 2016 It almost seems important to some of you to defend those people. Which is strange, since I'm not attacking them, nor do I see anyone else doing that. My position, the rest of you can order as often or as little as you like... makes no difference to me. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Moderator Art Posted March 29, 2016 Moderator Report Posted March 29, 2016 Have only bought some exotic stuff from them, searching for the bestest, cheapest, baddest, best value leather does seem a bit Quixotic to me. Buy what you like where you like. Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
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