Devlin LeathercraftFeb 26
Since I don't often work on leather upholstery I want to get an idea of what people expect to pay for repair of leather furniture. Please let me know what you would expect to pay for repair of the damage in the following post https://mastoart.social/@DevlinLeathercraft/116094339680024668
#Leather #Upholstery #Chair #Repair #OutsourceAnEstimate
Less than $150
0%
$151 to $200
11.1%
$201 to $250
33.3%
More than $250
55.6%
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Devlin Leathercraft (@[email protected])

Attached: 2 images I have my first paid leather upholstery repair job and I'm pretty excited about the challenge. Somebody's child peeled this section of leather back and ripped it right off the arm. This is in the lobby/waiting area of a local restaurant. #furniture #repair #leather

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Show threadJamesKFeb 26
@DevlinLeathercraft @LilPecan This was tough. I have no idea what’s involved in something like this, but as someone that’s done a non-trivial amount of skilled work with my hands I instinctively think that it is more involved than one might imagine. I think that the price would be in the range of “yes, I can replace this with something modern and new, but the sentimental value to me makes it worth paying a craftsperson to get it back”.
Show threadJamesKFeb 26
@DevlinLeathercraft @LilPecan I hadn’t read your detailed post, but my instinct stands: your skill is the value, and it almost certainly is worth more than the potential customer thinks. Especially if, like me, they have no idea what’s involved. I told you the story of the neon sign, yes?
Show threadDevlin LeathercraftFeb 26
@JamesK Yes, the labor is the primary cost with the skill involved the bulk of that value. I get what you're saying. Without my past experimenting and practice I couldn't have completed the job.
I vaguely remember you telling me about a neon sign after I made a sign from fiber optic cable.
Show threadJamesK
@DevlinLeathercraft The neon was my having a small sign quoted and being shocked how high it was, until the guy explained it to me in relatable terms.
Feb 26 at 10:41amWeb
Show threadDevlin LeathercraftFeb 26
@JamesK Yes, now I remember.
I used to handle bookings for a trumpet playing friend when he was out of the country. People would balk at $350 for an hour or less playing but that price included an on site rehearsal session, all his other practice to keep up the quality of his playing, his instruments, his travel, his insurance and everything else required to be an expert for the job. Most people understood when it was put that way and those that didn't, we didn't need.
Show threadJamesKFeb 26
@DevlinLeathercraft Well put.