Waxed Canvas & Leather Messenger Bag

[Aven]

4 hours ago, TonySFLDLTHR said:

While we are more expensive that Fair Field. Make sure you are looking at the #8...which is what we carry. Their price is $18.61/yrd ours is $36/yrd. Also, for orders under 50 yards Fair Field charges $30 for handling.
Honestly we just carry it out of convenience, for some. To be honest with you...our supplier is the same supplier as you are using.

I can say I personally don't blame you for spending your money wisely. I don't think any other leather supplier even carries it.

Tony, you are absolutely correct.  I quoted the price for 8 oz, not #8 which is $18.61/yard.  But I'm still seeing yours at $40/yard.  And I can't remember another supplier that does offer canvas.

I do realize that you guys are doing this as a favor to us by offering it and I do appreciate that you are willing to offer a non-leather item.  But for me, it isn't a good buy.  Now with that said, if this is the only thing I find that isn't a good buy, then that leaves a whole lot that is.  As I said, I have purchased from you guys in the past and I will do it in the future, just not canvas.

[TonySFLDLTHR]

14 hours ago, Aven said:

Tony, you are absolutely correct.  I quoted the price for 8 oz, not #8 which is $18.61/yard.  But I'm still seeing yours at $40/yard.  And I can't remember another supplier that does offer canvas.

I do realize that you guys are doing this as a favor to us by offering it and I do appreciate that you are willing to offer a non-leather item.  But for me, it isn't a good buy.  Now with that said, if this is the only thing I find that isn't a good buy, then that leaves a whole lot that is.  As I said, I have purchased from you guys in the past and I will do it in the future, just not canvas.

It is all good, I just want you to know how I felt too and then I don't blame you to get your monies worth. 

I went and checked and it looks like they only charge $15 in the cart for short order and not $30 which the price sheet states. That is where the convenience of being able to buy a half yard from us comes in.

Don't feel bad at all for doing what you need to do. We really appreciate that you checked us out in your decision making process. 

[Sceaden]

Very nice work!

And just to add further to the SLC conversation. You can buy direct from Fairfield but it is a minimum of 5 yards for $20.61 per yard plus a $15 short order fee and, for me at least in PA, a $52 shipping cost.

This means that if I buy 5 yards from Fairfield versus SLC I would only save about 25% so they really aren't far off since Fairfield charges the extra fee and an obscene shipping charge.

http://www.fairfieldfabrics.com/Natural-8-Duck-Martexin-Original-Wax_p_254.html

There are also some Etsy sellers with more selection for the same price as SLC.

[Nlfrchief]

Another supplier is https://www.bigduckcanvas.com/

[filipblaauw]

Very nice bag! I want one!

[SaddleBags]

Seems these are all the rage nowadays.  Anybody have a pattern they'll share?