Has anyone ordered or received an order from Eric at HBE leather?

[Cowbiker]

Just got my pair of TL's this evening, haven't had any time to break them in yet, but wanted people to see Eric's fine work.

 

[PCRCCW]

Ok...to all of you who think Im a crook...so be it! I cant change your minds nor do I want to, but If you have leather outstanding with me..regardless of how old it is..........CALL ME!

Things are going very well guys........Ive got a gentleman helping me out in the shop so I can get more stuff out.

Im the first to admit........I had no idea how to run this company! And yes I SUCK! But Im getting better, I am taking new orders to pay for the old ones.

Leather is better than ever thats getting made........and lots of new stuff.

Thanks for all of the kind words everyone, and if you have a beef with me........call me! You can either just piss and moan on the net, which in my opinion is worthless or call me which will actually get something done.

Shoot well and god bless..........

 

[NCLivingBrit]

I am taking new orders to pay for the old ones.

Ok, so you freely admit you've got orders so outstanding -you- don't even know what they are and you swear blind you're on the level.... but you're still taking money for orders.

Seems to be you shouldn't need to take more peoples money to pay for the orders you already got paid for one or two years back down the line.

In fact, it seems to me I'm glad I'm one of those folks "who just piss and moan on the internet" and not one of the folks who got suckered into sending you money and waiting patiently during the last couple of sets of "everything is going to be fine folks!" proclamations.

But hey, what would I know... I'm just a cynic who considers ethical business practices from a seller more important than possibly getting some admittedly beautiful leather goods at some point in the future. Maybe. Unless something happens again.

 

[roo_ster]

I am taking new orders to pay for the old ones.

A re-phrasing might be helpful, here. As it is, it sounds like a leather-wrapped pyramid scheme. It leads one to think, "Well, the today's 'new' orders will have to be financed with tomorrow's 'new' orders."

Good luck.

 

[shdwfx]

@nclivingbrit

Ok, so you freely admit you've got orders so outstanding -you- don't even know what they are and you swear blind you're on the level.... but you're still taking money for orders.

In Eric's defense, he is not taking money for new orders until he is ready to cut the leather. I have a holster on order and have not yet paid one dime.

But hey, what would I know... I'm just a cynic who considers ethical business practices from a seller more important than possibly getting some admittedly beautiful leather goods at some point in the future. Maybe. Unless something happens again.

Especially considering you do not have a dog in this race and don't know the whole story, rude, Low Road comments such as that do not contribute in any meaningful way.

P.S.
@ Eric, please don't say you suck. Made some mistakes, even big ones? Ok sure. But you are doing your best to make things right. Keep believing.

 

[asknight]

NCLivingBrit, this one's for you...



I think you've just about run your wheels off in this thread.

 

[PCRCCW]

NCLivingBrit...funny! First off, Ive been raked over the coals on the net for the past year by the best....what you have to seay wont even phase me. Good luck!

Second, I am not taking money to finance old and new orders until they are done! Ive learned my lesson and have changed everything I do business wise!

I wish you the best..........god bless and shoot well.

 

[PCRCCW]

NCLivingBrit you obviously dont know the whole story...probably dont care to.

Ive been raked over the coals by the best on the net for over a year and trust me.......it doesnt phase me! Good luck.

I with you the best.........God bless and shoot well.

 

[Cowbiker]

Eric,

Thank you for the fine leather, even if it took a while, I am beyond pleased with what I received.

Thank You.

 

[roo_ster]

asknight:

That graphic is more aptly directed at the man who did not meet his obligations after charging folks' cards.

 

[jeepmor]

If they didn't have stamps, I don't think I could tell the difference between HBE's or UBG's work regarding in-hand custom product quality. Both leathersmiths live in Utah and make leather goods for income. Both are superb for their price, I honestly really like the one of each that I have.

Regarding the customer service experience, I'm a UBG customer now.

 

[PCRCCW]

Good eye...there are subtle differences in our leather...some styles are very close and some are all mine and his also. Nate hung out in my shop for a while.....pointers and such. He makes some very very nice stuff!
I do this for a living...Nate tells people where to go for a living....mostly pilots!

Shoot well..........

 

[shdwfx]

I ordered a holster from HBE Leatherworks for a compact-frame Glock.
That was Jan 28, and it arrived today!

Eric Larsen (Holster's By Eric) was very helpful and spent a good half hour on the phone ironing out details. Still, he did not ask me to send funds till last week when he was ready to cut leather. My experience with him was stellar.

 

[Tyrannosaurus]

Love this holster.

I ordered a holster from Eric and received it right when he said it would. It's my first IWB holster, for a Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm, and I'm extremely happy with it. I also got a belt to go with it, and the quality is amazing.

 

[ShortyKimber]

Unfortunately not all artisans are good businessmen. I have a Com2 that I wear all day every day and it is as good as it gets. Today I will order my third holster from Erik, in addition I will continue to send my friends to him as well. I missed all the drama of years past but in the here and now I have full confidence in Erik's ability to craft an excellent product.

 

[intlcup]

I was browsing through and found this thread... I'm a little disconcerted that I ordered a holster in march 2006 and now he's making holsters again yet I don't seem to be on the list of holsters to be made.

this is just FANTASTIC... I'll stop there because enough has already been said about the situation in other threads and forums.

 

[armoredman]

I hope you get in contact with Eric on your issue. I received a COMIII from Eric a while ago that was first quality, probably the most comfortable IWB I have ever used.

 

[intlcup]

I emailed HBE and he seemed very gracious and willing to get my order done with an estimate of 4 weeks for delivery....

that was on the 12th of December and its now 6 weeks later. Because of the holiday's and potential time off I'll give it a little while longer, but its shaping up to be the same old runaround I got the first time I tried to get my holster.

here's for hoping.

 

[jgh4445]

I ordered a tuckable over a year ago.( Maybe a bit longer) He didn't ask for a penny up front and said he'd ship within 6 to 8 weeks and that he'd get in touch before he shipped. To this day I have never heard from him. From the looks of the web page a lot of changes have been made and prices have certainly increased. I had almost forgotten entirely about the holster till I stumbled across this thread.I still might try and order from him. Anyone can get in a bind. It's how they handle it that counts.

 

[jclassboat]

HBE Leatherworks

I ordered a holster for my CZ-75-SPo1 from HBE. I received it in a timely manner and it fits the weapon very well. I was unable to locate a ready-made holster, on the web, for this gun. I am pleased with HBE.

 

[czkahr]

I have only good things to say about Erik. It took a long time to get the holster I wanted from him, as he warned, the price was in line with others. After I got it and used it a couple of days I realized it wasnt quite what I thought I wanted, in spite of being exactly what was ordered. He readily accepted the return and sent another design that must have been in stock it was here in a couple days. They are very nicely made. He must have gotten past whatever difficulties he was having

 

[SiRed91]

I ordered 3 holsters and a shark belt from Eric and recieved them all in a very timely manner, I am extremely pleased with the craftmanship.

Lotsa shark


Losta elephant

 

[Hoser]

I ordered 3 holsters and a shark belt from Eric and recieved them all in a very timely manner, I am extremely pleased with the craftmanship.

Well when you are the guy making them, of course you got them in a timely manner...

 

[SiRed91]

you are funny.....If you and the two other people who have a problem USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION OF THE INTERNET you will quickly come to another conclusion. I use this screen name on every site i visit. From what I can tell, Eric is not banned? why would he make another account?

Use your brain, dont be a Jon Caradimas or a Ted Kanaley.
I find it HILARIOUS that it even comes up.

 

[Guns and more]

You ordered in 2006?
Contact him again if you still want the holster.
I had some made by Eric and they were fine quality.
He does answer his e-mail on a Blackberry, so if you want a certain color, don't e-mail a picture, as he won't see it. (as I learned).
He's had his ups and downs, but I think he's up now.