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Posted: 7/25/2016 7:16:18 PM EDT
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From an email I received. It's time to start neckbearding your leather goods. I’ve got some news that will make some people really happyand some people really sad. The good news is that starting September 1st, we’reraising prices significantly. The bad news is that starting September 1st,we’re raising prices significantly with all Saddleback, Love 41, Mountainbackand Backcast designs. I want to let you know now so you won’t be shocked when ithappens. And I want to be transparent so you understand that we’re not raisingprices trying to become some big fancy pants elitist brand. We’ve actually gotsome really good reasons that hopefully you’ll be cool with and even excitedabout. Until recently, most everything has been priced way lowerthan it should have been from the start, but we were clueless about how muchour designs cost to make and the cost to run the quality business to sell them. My intent has always been to offer durable designs made withquality materials at a fair price. I wanted to force the foofy elitist brandsto either raise their overall quality, lower their prices or go the way of thephone book. We’ve been pricing with our gut and not according to soundaccounting and business principles even though I got a D- in Accounting 101 anddidn’t take one math class in college. And I guess that’s why hundreds of ourcustomers, consultants and friends have been telling us that we’re grosslyunder-priced for the quality we deliver. They better hope their customers are willing to pay significantly more, just because some of your customers tell you your stuff is underpriced doesn't necessarily translate to "I want to pay significantly more". |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 7:17:59 PM EDT
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I got $4-5K worth of their stuff. They don't make anything I want that I don't already have.
Sorry Dave, too slow. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 7:21:13 PM EDT
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Would have bought a wallet from them years ago, if it wasn't for the card breakage issue.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 7:22:09 PM EDT
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I bought when they sucked at pricing.
I'm interested to see what 'significant' is to them. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 7:23:31 PM EDT
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Funny I was checking out leather slings for my Garand today. Haven't heard of anyone else doing this.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 7:23:34 PM EDT
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Gently insert your significantly more expensive leather where the sun don't shine! I find it rather hard to get exited about higher prices, sorry.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:10:44 PM EDT
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So how much do you think a pre ban saddleback wallet will go for on eBay?
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:12:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got $4-5K worth of their stuff. They don't make anything I want that I don't already have. Sorry Dave, too slow. I'm good |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:17:10 PM EDT
[#9]
I'll never be able to afford a Mexican purse now!
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:17:22 PM EDT
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Quoted: From an email I received. It's time to start neckbearding your leather goods. I’ve got some news that will make some people really happyand some people really sad. The good news is that starting September 1st, we’reraising prices significantly. The bad news is that starting September 1st,we’re raising prices significantly with all Saddleback, Love 41, Mountainbackand Backcast designs. I want to let you know now so you won’t be shocked when ithappens. And I want to be transparent so you understand that we’re not raisingprices trying to become some big fancy pants elitist brand. We’ve actually gotsome really good reasons that hopefully you’ll be cool with and even excitedabout. Until recently, most everything has been priced way lowerthan it should have been from the start, but we were clueless about how muchour designs cost to make and the cost to run the quality business to sell them. My intent has always been to offer durable designs made withquality materials at a fair price. I wanted to force the foofy elitist brandsto either raise their overall quality, lower their prices or go the way of thephone book. We’ve been pricing with our gut and not according to soundaccounting and business principles even though I got a D- in Accounting 101 anddidn’t take one math class in college. And I guess that’s why hundreds of ourcustomers, consultants and friends have been telling us that we’re grosslyunder-priced for the quality we deliver. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:17:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got $4-5K worth of their stuff. They don't make anything I want that I don't already have. Sorry Dave, too slow. 
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:19:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll never be able to afford a Mexican purse now! Stay in a hotel for 2 nights Buy a satchel on the street made as well, maybe by same guys Fly home Be about same price |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:21:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You could book a flight to Mexico Stay in a hotel for 2 nights Buy a satchel on the street made as well, maybe by same guys Fly home Be about same price Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'll never be able to afford a Mexican purse now! Buy a satchel on the street made as well, maybe by same guys Fly home Be about same price |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:21:49 PM EDT
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I got $4-5K worth of their stuff. They don't make anything I want that I don't already have. Sorry Dave, too slow. Yup. 6 items. 
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:24:53 PM EDT
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I got $4-5K worth of their stuff. They don't make anything I want that I don't already have. Sorry Dave, too slow. If they raise their rates 20% and get rid of 20% of their customer's they'll make the same amount of money for less work which (should) mean quicker turn around. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:25:35 PM EDT
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Is there a leather shortage?
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:26:10 PM EDT
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I bought a front pocket briefcase last month, it was $600. That's already expensive, if it was significantly more expensive, I probably wouldn't have bought it.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:26:12 PM EDT
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I got $4-5K worth of their stuff. They don't make anything I want that I don't already have. Sorry Dave, too slow. Ho lee fuk wow |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:26:35 PM EDT
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I have a Saddleback wallet and it's the best wallet I ever bought. I liked it so much I bought each of my sons one so they wouldn't have to fight over mine when I'm dead.  |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:31:52 PM EDT
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Yeah, got the email too.... And thought nice knowing ya.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:33:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll never be able to afford a Mexican purse now!  |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:33:44 PM EDT
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From an email I received. It's time to start neckbearding your leather goods. I’ve got some news that will make some people really happyand some people really sad. The good news is that starting September 1st, we’reraising prices significantly. The bad news is that starting September 1st,we’re raising prices significantly with all Saddleback, Love 41, Mountainbackand Backcast designs.
I want to let you know now so you won’t be shocked when ithappens. And I want to be transparent so you understand that we’re not raisingprices trying to become some big fancy pants elitist brand. We’ve actually gotsome really good reasons that hopefully you’ll be cool with and even excitedabout. Until recently, most everything has been priced way lowerthan it should have been from the start, but we were clueless about how muchour designs cost to make and the cost to run the quality business to sell them.
My intent has always been to offer durable designs made withquality materials at a fair price. I wanted to force the foofy elitist brandsto either raise their overall quality, lower their prices or go the way of thephone book. We’ve been pricing with our gut and not according to soundaccounting and business principles even though I got a D- in Accounting 101 anddidn’t take one math class in college. And I guess that’s why hundreds of ourcustomers, consultants and friends have been telling us that we’re grosslyunder-priced for the quality we deliver. They got lots of trips to Africa and South America to pay for, from what I saw on the ad they were running on fb today. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:43:59 PM EDT
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I'll never be able to afford a Mexican purse now! Buy a satchel on the street made as well, maybe by same guys Fly home Be about same price More than likely....might get the Zika though |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:47:37 PM EDT
[#24]
Meh...leather is too heavy for "real" travel anyways.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:47:43 PM EDT
[#25]
Sounds like a ploy to get a rush of orders
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:49:40 PM EDT
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I have a Saddleback wallet and it's the best wallet I ever bought. I liked it so much I bought each of my sons one so they wouldn't have to fight over mine when I'm dead. <a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/phuzzygnu/media/20151225_175344_zpsq1ptg1is_edit_1451087867915_zpschuthouy.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/phuzzygnu/20151225_175344_zpsq1ptg1is_edit_1451087867915_zpschuthouy.jpg</a> Nice. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:51:14 PM EDT
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Looking at that email. It says prices go up 9-1-16. Are they trying to get people to panic buy leather goods?
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:52:56 PM EDT
[#28]
Have a $500 briefcase and several of their wallets. Love 'em. I would not have paid "significantly more" for any of them though.
Having said that, I wish them the best of luck. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:54:10 PM EDT
[#29]
I guess then it's good I have never heard of them, that way I cannot get worked up over it.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:55:01 PM EDT
[#30]
I have all the Saddleback I want.
I'm not sure why they think they need to raise their prices significantly, but hey, up to them. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:55:05 PM EDT
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I guess then it's good I have never heard of them, that way I cannot get worked up over it. <<<<< Peak leather wallets You >>>>>>> |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:56:30 PM EDT
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I don't get it.
I mean,if yo can afford really nice shit, go for it, enjoy what you've earned. But seriously, why the fuck would yo pay that much for fucking wallet or a belt when there are cheaper options available that do the exact same thing? I'm wearing a gun belt right now that I got at a gunshow from a no name dealer. It's thick, it's comfortable, and it does what I need. I think I paid $40 for it. YMMV. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:57:28 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Have a $500 briefcase and several of their wallets. Love 'em. I would not have paid "significantly more" for any of them though. Having said that, I wish them the best of luck. That briefcase is what I've been eyeing. Significantly more when I've been on the fence due to price? Lol...nope. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:57:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:58:16 PM EDT
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I got $4-5K worth of their stuff. They don't make anything I want that I don't already have. Sorry Dave, too slow. No Shit. I want to see the scopes on his rifles. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:59:36 PM EDT
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Have one of their wallets for several years. My 4th card just started breaking last week, so I've been planning on buying a different one.
There stuff seems ok but spendy. Nothing aside from their wallets appealed to me for that price. I would have considered trying a backpack or briefcase for $100. There is no way that I would ever buy another one of their products if they are more expensive. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:00:44 PM EDT
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Reading that email was painful.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:01:02 PM EDT
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Hypalon Wallets are where its at.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:01:20 PM EDT
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are they better than Louis Vuitton and Gucci?
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:02:43 PM EDT
[#40]
Morlando Leather. Same Mexican maker, similar products.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:03:24 PM EDT
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If they moved all operations to the USA, I'd consider the current prices ok. Increase prices and import materials, fuck that.
Just wait until there are import tariffs once Trump is elected. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:04:27 PM EDT
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I could use a new wallet.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:04:45 PM EDT
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I guess then it's good I have never heard of them, that way I cannot get worked up over it. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:06:02 PM EDT
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I have to see what "significantly" equates to before I get too wound up (if I get wound up at all.......it's a fucking leather wallet).
My Saddleback is the best and longest lasting wallet that I have ever owned, and if they jacked the price up by 20% I'd prob still but one, simply because it works so well and lasts so long, not because I care what the name is or what GD thinks. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:09:43 PM EDT
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Until recently, most everything has been priced way lower than it should have been from the start, but we were clueless about how much our designs cost to make and the cost to run the quality business to sell them. Meh. I only buy fine Corinthian leather. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:09:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Morlando Leather. Same Mexican maker, similar products. Saddleback is the Yeti of wallets Had I known they were such fucking hippies I wouldn't have bought. But this was some years ago. I'm hAppy with the wallet but fuck hippies |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:10:01 PM EDT
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While their new wallets don't crack cards anymore, they still bend the shit out of them.
I'm done with Saddleback. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:10:43 PM EDT
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I'll never be able to afford a Mexican purse now! Did you toss the metro sexual man bag? |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:12:21 PM EDT
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Meh. I'll wait till walmart runs the same shit with the Ozark Trail emblem on em.
Now if they had one available that is pretty much exactly like the wallet I've been using for the last 12 to 15 years I'd be all about buying a saddleback wallet. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:12:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThanks. Just picked up a blem slim bifold wallet for $19 shipped. Curious to give it a try. |
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