Am I ready to sell some of these watch straps?

[Jholden0]

I've been making at least one leather watch strap a day for about 2.5 -3 years now.  I have yet to feel confident enough to actually exchange any of them for money.  I would love it if some of you could critique them.  If you feel up to it, let me know what a good price may be for similar items if they are even something someone would buy. I'm really worried that if I sell one, someone may complain and return it.  I have sold merchandise on ebay for a few years and I think that process scarred me a little. Any who, please give feedback if you're up to it.

Photos can be found 

Here , Here , and Here 

 

 

 

 

[AzShooter]

Time to get out and sell a few.

 

[Rohn]

Sell them they are beautiful. If you do get a return so be it. You can't please everybody, just sell it to someone else. I think your straps are beautiful and very saleable. 

 

[rleather]

Get over your fear, you made a great product. 

[akguy59]

Get busy and start selling. Those are great.

[Jholden0]

Thank you all.  I think I am going to give it a go then.  I appreciate the feedback.  Fingers crossed.

 

[scrapyarddog]

On 7/13/2021 at 6:19 PM, Jholden0 said:

I'm really worried that if I sell one, someone may complain and return it.  I have sold merchandise on ebay for a few years and I think that process scarred me a little.

Same experience though not via eBay. My takeaway was I needed to hone my skills more before pushing out a product, but along the way I still sold products that I was comfortable with to cover cost. I also offered to make free products for ppl who bought my subpar products earlier. When they see the difference, they go WOW.

It’s really hard to rework a bad reputation and win back disgruntled clients. It’s easier to maintain an operation with good and consistent QC.

Not saying your straps are subpar, but I think you’ll see some resistance. Check out some higher end production contents, pay for some courses even, it’ll be good investment.

[CastleLeatherWorks]

can someone post the pics in the forum ?

work computer blocks the pop up =/

[LatigoAmigo]

On 7/13/2021 at 6:19 PM, Jholden0 said:

I'm really worried that if I sell one, someone may complain and return it. 

That's a legitimate concern. The craftsmanship is okay, but the look is not very sophisticated.

[Jholden0]

Just to show some more recent straps, I'm posting this photo.  I started doing a little more stitching.  I've also done some padded type straps that I can post later.  Thank you all for your feedback so far.  I actually posted a few to Etsy and on Reddit sales groups based on your suggestions and honesty.  Thank you all!