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Found a great strap on Ebay

Therion666

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Just wanted to share my latest purchase with you fellas. I've been looking for a new strap for my Noob 372 ( or any future 26mm PAM ), because the rep strap is horrible ( glossy and stiff ). I couldn't invest in a gen or a high end aftermarket strap, so I decided to go for a cheaper version. At first I wanted to buy a BOB or a Meyhofer, but accidentally stumbled upon this seller on Ebay:

http://stores.ebay.com/antiqueleatherstraps2008/

He has some lovely handmade straps for a very reasonable price and I decided to give it a try. It arrived in 6 days!!! from Thailand to the EU, very well packed. I was very pleasantly surprised after opening the package, the strap looks great, it's soft and pliable and doesn't smell like a corpses ass like some of the rep ones. I've had a custom strap made recently, which was double this price and it wasn't half this good, waaaay to stiff. I think I'll go for another one for my 243, I like it a lot! And once I come into black on my account - it's Gunny Caitlin time :)

Here are some pics, I just put it on top of the rep strap, because I'm not sure if I'll keep my brand new, never even tried on 372 ( lusting after the 449, that's why :) )







 

Shikari

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Looks great! Can't seem the one you've got tho. But I'll problably order another one. With that price it's worth a go. Thanks for the tip!
 

Therion666

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Thanks bro! ;) You can't get this one, because they're handmade and more or less unique, he only has one of each in stock. I also wanted another one that was sold while I was making up my mind and the seller replied that it can't be done. Go figure..But read the description at the bottom, the straps have different thicknesses and some of them are described as soft and some very soft. I went for very soft and love it :) Hope you find a good one:thumbup: Even though the stock is not as rich as usual at the moment.
 

tootall

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I looked at their offerings. If they provide what they show in the pics, this seems to be a great deal! I have no clue how they are making any money (other than sheer volume). They seem to be handmade and decent attention to detail. They don't skive out around the lug area, but some people don't mind that. That really seems to be my only complaint. Great find.
 

PAM1983

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These come from Thailand. Probably made from an animal other than a cow. Think about it. Ill pass. Cool designs though.
 
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d4m.test

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This is a great find. Anthiqueleatherstraps is Pantast and Wristart24.com with excellent reviews on WUS and Panerairesource.
The leather used often comes from old belts and McMarten shoes, so it´s soft and has the right looks, makes sense somehow.
Great pricing although You will have to add the buckle and tubes.
Thx for sharing
 

wolfwood

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What is this triple folding technique that they are talking about? Is it something special?
 

wariactive

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Tried a set from them as well. Its quite nice actually. Very soft too.

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ashu2289

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I've had almost 15 straps from him, and the straps are top-notch...worth every penny imo..great straps:)
 

raywin

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i've so many their straps in my ebay watchlist! haha.. just can't decide which one..
 

shelby1501

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I was looking at their straps before but never actually tried one. Will order one soon to see how good they are, thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:
 

MrThompspnR

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I've bought a few from them. A lot of bang for the buck.


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Therion666

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Fellas, don't make me regret posting this, the way this is going you'll buy all the good ones I planned to purchase :D
 

Therion666

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Damn.... :D I'll have to settle for leftovers..story of my life.. ;)