steveb leatherworks: the blather

Straight up, I dont do repairs. Shit, I dont even repair my own stuff, i just make new…it is almost always easier. I pay props to those who get involved in repairs – from a bike tech to a shoe guy – repairs are a tough way to make your money, because in large part…the time involved to do a clean and tidy job is always more than estimated….and NO ONE wants to pay the freight.

So – what to do when a customer just sends me something to fix?  Should i send it back, should i charge an arm and a leg as a penalty. What to do?  An added complication is that this customer has been back to me twice, once for a belt, the next for a wallet…sooo …..being a sucka and loyal to those that are loyal to me – I don’t say no, I don’t cry like a weenie, I dont rant & rave,  I just do.

So here is the crux of this story,  I made a new handle for Ralph’s wifes purse that had rotted off the bag simply because it was a piece of shite, lined with of all things – cardboard..ha.  This new handle will outlive the bag – guaranteed.

Not bad for a guy who doesnt do repairs, eh?  Maybe I have a future in “ladies wear”?
Could be worse things, I ‘spose.