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I believe RJman may have removed his straps for daily use, fwiw.Originally Posted by AlanC
That would not be a problem; you can just slip them off.
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I believe RJman may have removed his straps for daily use, fwiw.Originally Posted by AlanC
My Brigg flap-over document case began to show excessive wear at the brass buckles. Namely, the buckles connecting the case to the shoulder strap abraded each other to the point where the buckle was very thin. The leather itself seems OK. I've owned the case five years but only used it since entering into wage-slavery three years ago. Since purchase its already expensive purchase price has nearly doubled. I purchased the case because I'm a Bond fan (sigh) and more importantly because I wanted something sturdy and bulletproof-tough. The case has been well used, and I often carry heavy loads in it, but not, I thought, excessively heavy. I contacted Swaine Adeney about this problem, and they told me to send it back... for a quote on repair. As whenever I have anything to do with them, it costs a hell of a lot of money (and takes a little time), I asked my bottier in Paris if he knew someone. He directed me to a friend of his from his days as a Compagnon du Devoir who now has a boutique in the Marais. The fellow was also surprised at the amount of wear in the buckles and commented that it wasn't usual for this to happen, wondering if the brass used was a cheap alloy. He replaced the buckles within the day and now has my custom for local bespoke leathergoods. Has anyone else had problems with their SAB buckles? Complicating the issue is that SAB can be very peremptory in any matter of customer service.Originally Posted by RJman
Complicating the issue is that SAB can be very peremptory in any matter of customer service.Originally Posted by RJman
Well, a discount retailer really can't be expected to devote much to customer service.Originally Posted by AlanC
My ears were burning!Originally Posted by RJman
My ears were burning!Originally Posted by RJman
I do not find the straps an inconvenience, but I do not have to open and close this case terribly often throughout the day. (and as RJman notes...I have put them to a bit of extra useOriginally Posted by medwards