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NANDO-FERDZ
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http://timeconnection.biz/page/timeco/CTGY/TCV

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Those do look good and are likely very well made with a unique leather but I'd rather spend that kind of money on a few Enzo straps. :D ;)

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They are decent straps. I have one from that company. The guy who owns that site is cool to work with, too. Spoke to him on the phone day before yesterday after he got back from a recce trip to Italy. Are they worth it? It's subjective, I guess. A Delaurian strap with set you back similar money but most people think they are worth it.

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He runs 50% off specials every once in a while for 24hour period... that would be the time to grab one of those in $180 range... for only $90...

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Crue4 wrote: He runs 50% off specials every once in a while for 24hour period... that would be the time to grab one of those in $180 range... for only $90...
Now that aint a bad deal! :cool:

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You can get a custom made strap from Ted Su here on 3T for less w/3T discount and they are for real Vintagehand6.gif I have tried all the major strapmakers and find Ted's to be the most unique and trult all hand made....no fillers between layers to make them appear soft and thick,just all Vintage leather!watch2.gif

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Yeah, I like em, but I'd go with one of Ted's , or maybe one fom Strap Culture.

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oagaspar wrote: You can get a custom made strap from Ted Su here on 3T for less w/3T discount and they are for real Vintagehand6.gif
Is there a link for Ted Su? I can't find a link or where to get the 3T discount.

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http://www.timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=9240&forum_id=30&page=1

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Thanks.

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Go for one of Ted's. I've done Strap Culture too and wasn't terribly impressed.

MikeR2 wrote: Yeah, I like em, but I'd go with one of Ted's , or maybe one fom Strap Culture.

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Even for $90 that's still pricey. You can already get a nice ARMANI belt for that price:)

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He runs 50% off specials every once in a while for 24hour period... that would be the time to grab one of those in $180 range... for only $90...

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oagaspar wrote: You can get a custom made strap from Ted Su here on 3T for less w/3T discount and they are for real Vintagehand6.gif I have tried all the major strapmakers and find Ted's to be the most unique and trult all hand made....no fillers between layers to make them appear soft and thick,just all Vintage leather!watch2.gif

Ted Su is a 3T member and cares about how 3T members think about his straps and he listens to suggestions. Just look at my avatar "Vintage Leather" pure craftsmanship.

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Would you be paying this much for just a piece of leather???

The magic eight ball says...no. Let me amend that...hell no.

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Well, I don't think it's just leather you're paying for...;)

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I won't get into it too much, but you aren't paying just for the leather. You are paying for skilled people like Ted or others to spend time, using their expertise. Having purchased quite a few expensive leather straps, it is my opinion that some are overpriced, but others are a great value, even at those prices and above.

I think guys like Ted, Micah, Delaurian, and others of course are all worth the money you pay.

There are other sellers that produce more machine made straps at those prices which may not reflect as good a value imo.

When you talk about re-using vintage leather, you have to consider the time and effort made to find and procure this leather. It will usually come in the form of some other finished product. The strap maker will have to tear that down which takes time. Then they will have to carefully cut your strap out of that odd shaped material, work it and refinish it.

Anyway, my opinion is that paying a lot for a leather strap makes sense in some circumstances and not in others, but please don't make blanket statements based solely on price because there are some great guys pouring their hearts out into these straps.