Potentially a bargain ?

[Toddy]

We've all done it; spotted a good thing, maybe ?

Tonight's is Glover's Needles....those are triangular tipped, sharp and strong, meant for sewing leather. This set is size3, which is about 45mm /just shy of 2" long.
But, there's 1.5kg of them ??? for a bid of £10.80 + £3.38 p&p.

If they're good and they'd be used, it's a mega bargain......

Large joblot of sewing needles, described as glovers, approximately 1.5kg weight | eBay UK

Large joblot of sewing needles, described as glovers. As these are intended for sewing leather they are extremely sharp, with three sided points. There are a variety of sizes, and many of the needles are in their original packaging.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Pattree]

Excellent price but value is debatable.

Unless you had some way of using them yourself, distribution for sale would be relatively costly.

One pack will almost certainly last me a lifetime.

Perhaps the seller has realised this.

 

[Toddy]

It's one of those (if the needles are good) that's worth buying to split up at a Moot or other meet up.
Share them out kind of thing.

That type, and size, of needle is handy to have a few of in a hussif.....but even I won't use 1.5kg of them

 

[Pattree]

In the size that you quote there must be around 4000 needles in there!!!
Our post scales are registering ten 45mm needles @ 3gm
In the John James catalogue (I am reliably informed) a glovers needle is tiny and there would be 10,000 plus needles in the bundle.

 

[Toddy]

I have 'glover's' needles in sizes from 3/4 of an inch to 2 and a half long.

If it's really heavy leather then I find carpet sharps are better for me to use, but if I'm sewing finer leathers then the glovers ones are ideal.

It's a massive bundle, but no idea of the quality, or the condition, of those ones.

 

[slowworm]

The description says they're mixed sizes so I'd have thought worth a punt? I'm half tempted myself, although don't have the time to move them on.

So far, whenever I've been tempted by a 'too good to be true' lot on ebay it has turned out to be fine and saved me.a lot of money. Quite a few people seem to be happy to move stuff on.

 

[Toddy]

I found two really, really good mystery boxes.
One is craft stuff and the other is stationery.
Happy to recommend and supply links....didn't think about those since they're not really 'bushcraft'.

 

[HillBill]

Don't get me started Mary... You've cost me enough on Needles i've nary used.

 

[slowworm]

Well, the needles arrived today (thanks again Toddy). Approx 8,000 of the blighters and a nice mix of sizes, from 7 (3.5cm), 4, 3 to 1 (5 cm). They seem clean and sharp. I went for them as I needed some and a few packets of 10 seem to cost the same.

When I get time I'll package a few bundles of 50 or so up and post them out if anyone would be interested. It would also be good if I could post a larger batch to someone who could pass them on at a meet or something.

 

[Toddy]

I am so pleased that this worked out well

Good needles are good things. Those say Made in England on the packaging too....so none of this bend like a pretzel, snap like a cracker dross, that is so prevalent today

 

[Toddy]

Today's bargain ......

If you like making stuff, like opening a mystery box of stuff on a craft theme, happy to split stuff up and pass it along (I sent a lot to the Salvation Army shop and more to my weekly craft group, but I took out an enormous pile of good things, from scissors to beads to ribbons and knitting and crochet needles, even a desk pot in the shape of a huge thimble) then this is fun. No guarantee what you'll find inside, but it's like a present

£25 HABERDASHERY & CRAFT MYSTERY BOX (RRP of around £150) | eBay UK

Discover a fantastic selection of haberdashery, craft, and sewing accessories in this exciting mystery box. This box is ideal for craft enthusiasts, sewing lovers, and anyone who enjoys a creative surprise.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[trashcanman1984]

Well, the needles arrived today (thanks again Toddy). Approx 8,000 of the blighters and a nice mix of sizes, from 7 (3.5cm), 4, 3 to 1 (5 cm). They seem clean and sharp. I went for them as I needed some and a few packets of 10 seem to cost the same.

When I get time I'll package a few bundles of 50 or so up and post them out if anyone would be interested. It would also be good if I could post a larger batch to someone who could pass them on at a meet or something.

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I am 'slowly' getting into leather work, I would be interested in a mixed bundle

 

[Toddy]

And, if you're more into Stationery (as in Staples) then this is an absolute steal

Pardon our interruption...

For £12 you get more stuff than you'll ever use. Again, it's like opening a present and it's fun and it's useful and what you don't use, pass it along

 

[demented dale]

We've all done it; spotted a good thing, maybe ?

Tonight's is Glover's Needles....those are triangular tipped, sharp and strong, meant for sewing leather. This set is size3, which is about 45mm /just shy of 2" long.
But, there's 1.5kg of them ??? for a bid of £10.80 + £3.38 p&p.

If they're good and they'd be used, it's a mega bargain......

Large joblot of sewing needles, described as glovers, approximately 1.5kg weight | eBay UK

Large joblot of sewing needles, described as glovers. As these are intended for sewing leather they are extremely sharp, with three sided points. There are a variety of sizes, and many of the needles are in their original packaging.

www.ebay.co.uk

you got any spare leather needles Toddy? DD xx

 

[demented dale]

Well, the needles arrived today (thanks again Toddy). Approx 8,000 of the blighters and a nice mix of sizes, from 7 (3.5cm), 4, 3 to 1 (5 cm). They seem clean and sharp. I went for them as I needed some and a few packets of 10 seem to cost the same.

When I get time I'll package a few bundles of 50 or so up and post them out if anyone would be interested. It would also be good if I could post a larger batch to someone who could pass them on at a meet or something.

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Have you got any leather needles going?? I need some but not 1.5 kiilo xxxx

 

[slaine_23]

Well, the needles arrived today (thanks again Toddy). Approx 8,000 of the blighters and a nice mix of sizes, from 7 (3.5cm), 4, 3 to 1 (5 cm). They seem clean and sharp. I went for them as I needed some and a few packets of 10 seem to cost the same.

When I get time I'll package a few bundles of 50 or so up and post them out if anyone would be interested. It would also be good if I could post a larger batch to someone who could pass them on at a meet or something.

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When you get round to packaging I’d be interested - have not used glovers needles, though I know a few things I’d like to try.

 

[Tengu]

I would like some if you please.

What do you want in return?

 

[slowworm]

What do you want in return?

Nothing, but the offer is appreciated.

For the price of a 2nd class letter I'm happy to send out a few packages at my expense.

If you send me an address I'll send some on. I'll not be able to do so for a few weeks so there's no rush.

Same for anyone else who wants some, I'll go through the tread and ask when I'm ready to send them out.

 

[demented dale]

Nothing, but the offer is appreciated.

For the price of a 2nd class letter I'm happy to send out a few packages at my expense.

If you send me an address I'll send some on. I'll not be able to do so for a few weeks so there's no rush.

Same for anyone else who wants some, I'll go through the tread and ask when I'm ready to send them out.

Thats nice . I need leather needles and some sewing ones with big eyes ( i got rubbish eyesight for threading ) DD xxx

 

[Tengu]

Righty, PM me your addy please