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Important Information: US Tariff Import Changes

Obenauf's - Leather Preservatives

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    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

    The point is, that they are currently insisting on shipping to a US address.  That is an unnecessary additional expense of USD200.  It costs us USD150 to ship to UK whether we ship from Idaho (where they are based) or from our US postal address.  That USD1.20 has to be added onto our cost base when calculating price….

    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

    last edited by 19 Aug 2018, 09:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Dion
      Joined: 15 Mar 2015

      That's strange. I've just checked their own online shop and they do ship globally.

      last edited by 19 Aug 2018, 10:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        Maybe for direct customers, but not for distributors/retailers.

        And even if they did, if they are quoting us USD200 to ship this parcel within the contiguous US, then I dread to think what they would charge us for shipping to UK.

        We get amazing rates from UPS and FedEx, far better than any of our current suppliers, we always organise shipping on our own account.

        If Haraki organised shipping to us it would cost about USD16 per item.  We use UPS and it works out at about USD3.20 per item….

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

        last edited by 19 Aug 2018, 10:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          sisterray
          Joined: 30 Jun 2015

          I think people in the EU would be happy to pay that extra cost per item, as Obenaufs LP is virtually impossible to get in Europe.

          last edited by 23 Aug 2018, 20:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Dion
            Joined: 15 Mar 2015

            I too hope the good people at Obenauf's will make their mind up so more customers abroad can enjoy their products.

            last edited by 28 Aug 2018, 14:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              They made their mind up.

              They ignored my emails, trying to explain what they were doing was essentially levying a tax on their own product and just sent the fucking stuff to our US address anyway…

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

              last edited by 28 Aug 2018, 14:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Dion
                Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                Damn, sorry to hear that. Who would've thought it's such a hassle to deal with them.

                last edited by 28 Aug 2018, 14:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  I guess every other retailer in Europe who tried to stock their products…..

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                  last edited by 28 Aug 2018, 14:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    mclaincausey
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                    There have to be many similar options for bee based leather conditioners, like this one from the Germans. https://www.smartpakequine.com/mobile/pt/10820?utm_source=cpc&utm_medium=google&utm_content=shopping&utm_campaign=nb_shopping_barn_gifts&utm_term=Tack Room Supplies&gclid=CjwKCAjw5ZPcBRBkEiwA-avvk3vqyEunTPS4wpV0lPKhIQVsj4Xl-snZXkbjRFNARnS_r1nb00

                    Think it, be it.

                    last edited by 28 Aug 2018, 15:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      ilovesharinfoo
                      Joined: 4 Mar 2015

                      That sucks to hear that they are so terrible to work with. On a better note however, I have been using the HD LP on all my White's for years now and the stuff is amazing! I treat my boots whenever the look like the need it, but mainly just once in the fall and generally again in the midst of winter. It is really great to reseal the edges and the welt stitching. I wipe down new leather laces with it, too, and it helps make them a bit more pliable. Great stuff!

                      last edited by 7 Sept 2018, 21:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        AdamJ
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 29 Jun 2017

                        RESTOCK

                        Leather Oil

                        Leather Preservative

                        The devil is in the detail..

                        last edited by AdamJ 25 Oct 2023, 13:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                          Bailey
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 30 Mar 2022

                          RESTOCK

                          Leather Preservative

                          @bailey_ironheart

                          last edited by 18 Nov 2024, 09:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Gavin666
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 15 Jan 2024

                            Has anyone used this on Vibergs? Read so many dos and donts with conditioners and want to be sure.

                            last edited by 7 Jan 2025, 07:31 G 1 Reply Last reply 7 Jan 2025, 09:46 Reply Quote 0
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                              gazza61
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              @Gavin666
                              Joined: 12 Feb 2023

                              @Gavin666 I have used the heavy duty and it works really well.

                              last edited by 7 Jan 2025, 09:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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