Just wanted to give an update on inventory and holiday ordering.
The holidays and years end are just around the corner and if there is something in particular you are after it is best to plan ahead. With the tougher economy, slower sales and not wanting to get caught with large materials inventory at years end for tax purposes, it is unlikely I will place any more leather orders in 2022 so some leathers may sell out. I do have a good supply of Artisan grade Veg Tanned Horse and Black Latigo but once gone there may not be more till mid January. Plenty of Plain strops on hand right now though. I do hope to have my European Bridle and possibly a new, much more supple Premium Steerhide in 2023. This will give the widest variety of draw options.
Supply chain issues are still everywhere and many of my suppliers have already announced more price increases coming for 2023. In the past year, leather, cotton webbing and hardware have increased 6% to 20%. Cotton webbing has nearly doubled, and the mills are not currently producing my Flax Linen webbing. For the most part I have been to hold pricing and I will do my best to keep prices as reasonable as I can.
Hope everyone is doing well and as always contect me if you have any questions or needs.
Thanks!
The holidays and years end are just around the corner and if there is something in particular you are after it is best to plan ahead. With the tougher economy, slower sales and not wanting to get caught with large materials inventory at years end for tax purposes, it is unlikely I will place any more leather orders in 2022 so some leathers may sell out. I do have a good supply of Artisan grade Veg Tanned Horse and Black Latigo but once gone there may not be more till mid January. Plenty of Plain strops on hand right now though. I do hope to have my European Bridle and possibly a new, much more supple Premium Steerhide in 2023. This will give the widest variety of draw options.
Supply chain issues are still everywhere and many of my suppliers have already announced more price increases coming for 2023. In the past year, leather, cotton webbing and hardware have increased 6% to 20%. Cotton webbing has nearly doubled, and the mills are not currently producing my Flax Linen webbing. For the most part I have been to hold pricing and I will do my best to keep prices as reasonable as I can.
Hope everyone is doing well and as always contect me if you have any questions or needs.
Thanks!
