leatherup.com really ripped me yesterday...
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 903
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From: California
When all else fails, read the instructions...return instructions that is! I have purchased a lot of items from Leatherup, never had an issue with them. They are a stand up company as far as I can tell.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,255
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From: Superior, WI
That's unfortunate. I try like hell to avoid buying clothing online. Just never know. The little leather I do own, I am fortunate enough to have a leather store in my hometown. They have good prices and I know the stuff fits. I also look for blemishes and texture in the leather before buying.
I hope your future chaps are problem free.
I hope your future chaps are problem free.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,764
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From: Gilbert, AZ
When I bought my chaps, I went to a local biker leather shop. The gal took my measurements and explained that leather chaps should fit snugly around the thighs because they will stretch. Mine did, and I have been wearing them for 3 years. I recently lost a lot of weight, so now I get to go buy another pair.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,599
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From: Hoffman Estates, IL
Bought boots from them more than once -- Those Xellements aren't bad. Seen a few jackets and "eh" --- Got chaps from http://www.jafrum.com and pretty happy...
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,062
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From: Arizona
Alright I'm sure that some will post "serves you right for buying chaps..." but
I ordered a pair of chaps size 36 from leatherup.com, received them and they were tight in the thighs. I unsnapped the insulated liners out and they still were tight so I boxed them up and sent them back in exchange for a size 38. It cost me $20 to send them back so I would get them back to CA in the alotted timeframe.
So I get an email yesterday saying they do not have a size 38 and they are crediting my paypal account $71.45. I paid $89.95 for them. I sent them an email and they responded saying that they did not receive them in the same condition they were sent because I did not snap the liners back in so they charged me a re-stocking fee. What a load of crap. So It cost me $38.50 to be shopping for chaps again..............
Ok now I feel better that I got that off my chest.
I ordered a pair of chaps size 36 from leatherup.com, received them and they were tight in the thighs. I unsnapped the insulated liners out and they still were tight so I boxed them up and sent them back in exchange for a size 38. It cost me $20 to send them back so I would get them back to CA in the alotted timeframe.
So I get an email yesterday saying they do not have a size 38 and they are crediting my paypal account $71.45. I paid $89.95 for them. I sent them an email and they responded saying that they did not receive them in the same condition they were sent because I did not snap the liners back in so they charged me a re-stocking fee. What a load of crap. So It cost me $38.50 to be shopping for chaps again..............
Ok now I feel better that I got that off my chest.
Sorry to here you are being treated like this. I will take your advice and never shop there.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,932
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From: Stockbridge GA
I ordered a rain suit from them. The package only had the jacket, no pants. I thought Id be screwed. Called them up, said they would send another set out, go ahead and keep the jacket. So now I got 2 jackets and 1 pants.
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 855
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From: thomson, il
don't know the other side of this. on the other hand if i'd read this first i wouldn't have gotten my chaps there.
before i bought mine i read the product reviews and took the advice to heart and ordered them accordingly...they work perfectly for what i wanted.. they keep me warm when riding under 45 degrees...
before i bought mine i read the product reviews and took the advice to heart and ordered them accordingly...they work perfectly for what i wanted.. they keep me warm when riding under 45 degrees...
Last edited by last12know; Nov 5, 2011 at 04:30 PM.
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From: Glendale AZ
Nothing wrong with chaps, man - pretty comfy in colder weather.
There's some things you just can't buy without trying them on first. Jackets, vests and helmets are just a few. Sorry you had to learn it the hard way, but I'll bet it's left an unforgettable impression.
There's some things you just can't buy without trying them on first. Jackets, vests and helmets are just a few. Sorry you had to learn it the hard way, but I'll bet it's left an unforgettable impression.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 39
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From: NE Florida (Jacksonville Metro Area)
Do you usually get a hair fire from one post presenting one side of a problem with a dealer with a pretty good reputation?
I am sure they are crushed at losing all the business you have been throwing their way. Right?
Tom