Handstitched Report post Posted April 2, 2019 I wasn't too sure whether to post this or not, but I took delivery of some cheap kangaroo skins today. They came from Narangba, Queensland, B to B . The black ones were just $10.00 ea and the brown ones were $20.00 ea when other suppliers sell them for around $70+ ea . They're about 0.9-1.2mm thick and a bit over a mtr in length and supposed to have a few marks, scratches etc. but unless you look up real close, they're hardly noticeable , and would virtually disappear once made into a project. Most are in perfect condition , not a mark in sight. Apart from making some wallets etc. I'm going put a few aside to make a leather M/C vest . They have a lovely ' micro-milled ' (?) grain. I got x 8 black and x 2 brown . They did have bright colours for sale too, like whites & pale blues etc. , but I prefer the browns & blacks. One very happy chappy HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 2, 2019 Those look excellent! Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted April 2, 2019 Thanks for the Heads Up, My Brother is in Queensland at the moment, and I'll try to get him to visit the store, Is it Packer Direct? Best Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted April 2, 2019 Yes, thats right. I'm on their mailing list , and every so often they send me info on cheap leathers, over runs etc. No worries tugadude , but I really should set my pics up a little bit better, at least pick up the power cable ... ha ! ...and perhaps get a better camera HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcuk Report post Posted April 2, 2019 I have used there Kangaroo leather in the past when i was in the middle East i had heard it was tough and durable, yes it was someone wanted me to patch their saddle at that time it was hard to get supplies quickly did not have any leather for the job so i used the Kangaroo, because the customer wanted their repair as fast as possible it worked a treat i am sure i still have some around somewhere. It was from Packer also, at the same time ordered some of their Harness leather, don't think they have Harness and Bridle leather anymore. All the best JCUK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted April 2, 2019 Do they ship to the US? I went to the web page, but no pricing, no shipping info...looks like the pieces you have are from their "outsorts" page? thus chrome tanned? YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, YinTx said: Do they ship to the US? I went to the web page, but no pricing, no shipping info...looks like the pieces you have are from their "outsorts" page? thus chrome tanned? YinTx I emailed them earlier about the shipping range. No reply yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted April 2, 2019 Snap, me too. But it was 11 pm in Queensland when I wrote, I think its before 5 AM at the moment. H Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post Posted April 2, 2019 What's that ..Cheap Roo skins..Have they fallen in the well ? ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted April 3, 2019 Yep, they ship stateside. @YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted April 3, 2019 Is it reasonable for the shipping, or does it ruin the deal? YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motocouture Report post Posted April 3, 2019 4 hours ago, mikesc said: What's that ..Cheap Roo skins..Have they fallen in the well ? ;-) “....Timmy!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted April 3, 2019 1 hour ago, YinTx said: Is it reasonable for the shipping, or does it ruin the deal? YinTx I asked, but just saw the email an hour ago. So, we will see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 3, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 7:10 AM, Handstitched said: I wasn't too sure whether to post this or not, but I took delivery of some cheap kangaroo skins today. They came from Narangba, Queensland, B to B . The black ones were just $10.00 ea and the brown ones were $20.00 ea when other suppliers sell them for around $70+ ea . They're about 0.9-1.2mm thick and a bit over a mtr in length and supposed to have a few marks, scratches etc. but unless you look up real close, they're hardly noticeable , and would virtually disappear once made into a project. Most are in perfect condition , not a mark in sight. Apart from making some wallets etc. I'm going put a few aside to make a leather M/C vest . They have a lovely ' micro-milled ' (?) grain. I got x 8 black and x 2 brown . They did have bright colours for sale too, like whites & pale blues etc. , but I prefer the browns & blacks. One very happy chappy HS I found the website for Packer Direct, but the products are sorted by the usage, wallets, purses, etc. Can you please tell us exactly which ones those are? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted April 3, 2019 G'Day, This is the email I got sent: https://mailchi.mp/packerleather/we-have-overrun-leathers-you-have-leather-specials?e=b5a1123d5f Although the sale went to 22 March, they may still have some of these roo skins left. HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark842 Report post Posted April 3, 2019 14 hours ago, YinTx said: Is it reasonable for the shipping, or does it ruin the deal? YinTx I looked into dealing with Packer Direct a few years ago. I had purchased some dies from a seller in Australia and the seller sent some really nice roo scraps with the dies. He bought all his leather from them so I shot them an email. Can't remember the price they gave me for shipping but I do remember it killed the deal for me. Really too bad as I made a few wallets with the scraps I got and loved working with the stuff. It's just a fantastic leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted April 3, 2019 I think my last count was about 17 roo skins in my inventory. Six to eight square feet on average. Probably paid between $125 and $175 per skin. I know I bought some specials one time for $75, threw half of them away. The leather is worth every penny. Ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 3, 2019 6 hours ago, Handstitched said: G'Day, This is the email I got sent: https://mailchi.mp/packerleather/we-have-overrun-leathers-you-have-leather-specials?e=b5a1123d5f Although the sale went to 22 March, they may still have some of these roo skins left. HS Well in addition to the expiration date for the offer, I couldn't have ordered from them anyway according to this verbiage from their page... When you produce around 500 different leathers in a year you are going to get a production over-run or six. Our over-runs are your opportunity. These specials are for members of our Leather Savings List (only) and available from Monday March 18 to Friday March 22 unless sold out prior. Just send us an email or call (07) 3203 1323 and let us know which leather(s) you would like to get a hold of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, YinTx said: Is it reasonable for the shipping, or does it ruin the deal? YinTx Looks like it ruins it? Something about a 30 dollar duty for international, the price list didn't show much that was cheap, and then shipping takes a quote. So, it looks like domestic purchases will be "more affordable". Maybe we should start farming kangaroo like they did with the emu in the 90s. Edited April 3, 2019 by bikermutt07 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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