[walterray1]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

That IS a nice-looking belt that seems to be real leather. And the price is NOT off-the-charts.

you didnt buy the matching shoes. Have another belt and get over it.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I use baling twine. Works just as good!

Be a little tougher - use barbed wire!

[Pairadocs]

Yes, exactly the point. When you purchase "genuine" leather belt (anything), and the price is ridiculously low for the article, unfortunately it's on you to hesitate to purchase. If a menu offered a genuine 1.5-2# Maine lobster dinner for $6.99, you could take a chance but really, best to stop and THINK. Yes, it IS aggravating that it is legal to add a microscopic bit of a material and be able to label as such ! ! If a food product is labeled "Crab meat & rice", you SHOULD be able to expect it to be mainly crab meat... the government (?) says products must be labeled according to the percentage of each ingredient... highest percentage first...but... LOL !

[ThirdOfFive]

Depends on where you shop as well as what you are shopping for.

Mills Fleet Farm (big in MN and WI but I don't think they exist down here) does sell genuine leather belts in the neighborhood of $25 - $30. They last pretty much forever. The reason I know they're genuine leather and not a cheap imitation is because after wearing one for about five years I lost a bunch of weight. Being the cheap miserly old codger that I am, I saw no point in throwing away a perfectly serviceable belt, so I cut about six inches off the end. I'm wearing it right now. Trust me, it is 100% leather.

Fleet Farm is a farm store. They do sell some gaudy stuff but for the most part it is strong, serviceable stuff designed for outdoor hardworking folks.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by ronda

I paid like $27 for "Leather" Belt, from the belt vendor at town square. I used it for like 6 months and then the vinyl coating on it started peeling off. I was like what? This is supposed to be Leather. Brought it back to them and they said, they had never seen this happen before. I said OK..must be defective then, can I get a new one. The Lady tried to imply it was my fault and pointed to the All Sales Final words written in Magic Marker on her sign. Thought I'd let you all know.

Caveat Emptor…probably wasn’t leather if they had to vinyl coat it. $27? We call that life’s tuition. Carry on..

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by ronda

I paid like $27 for "Leather" Belt, from the belt vendor at town square. I used it for like 6 months and then the vinyl coating on it started peeling off. I was like what? This is supposed to be Leather. Brought it back to them and they said, they had never seen this happen before. I said OK..must be defective then, can I get a new one. The Lady tried to imply it was my fault and pointed to the All Sales Final words written in Magic Marker on her sign. Thought I'd let you all know.

Kinda was your fault. Anything with a vinyl coating is probably not leather. Caveat Emptor

[Babubhat]

Originally Posted by kp11364

From experience, this approach DEFINTITELY works. Many years ago, I had booked a vacation at Mount Airy Lodge in the Poconos. In very tiny writing, it was indicated that once you paid for your room, there was no refunds. I moved 5 times in 3 days, with each room being worse than the previous.

So, I parked myself in the lobby of the hotel and became an official "greeter" - I warned all incoming people of their procedures and suggested that they immediately book somewhere else. After turning down multiple families and the Sons of Italy convention, the manager rushed over to tell me that "we have another room for you."

"Suite" was more like it - two bedrooms with 4 beds altogether, two bathrooms, and a living area with a large couch.

The beautiful Mt Airy lodge! Now a casino and hotel

[Boston1945]

We should let the OP know that Tractor Supply has a nice selection of belts in stock. Hard to believe that has gone on for five pages all over a $27 cheap belt.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by RiderOnTheStorm

Four full pages of comments about a $27 pseudo-leather belt? Folks; I think to find hobbies.

Is your comment English?

[georgefloto]

Originally Posted by ronda

I paid like $27 for "Leather" Belt, from the belt vendor at town square. I used it for like 6 months and then the vinyl coating on it started peeling off. I was like what? This is supposed to be Leather. Brought it back to them and they said, they had never seen this happen before. I said OK..must be defective then, can I get a new one. The Lady tried to imply it was my fault and pointed to the All Sales Final words written in Magic Marker on her sign. Thought I'd let you all know.

I tried belts under $50 and was never satisfied. I finally bought a leather belt from BullHide.
$50 . I t has been perfect. IMHO, You can;t get a real leather belt for under $50.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by georgefloto

I tried belts under $50 and was never satisfied. I finally bought a leather belt from BullHide.
$50 . I t has been perfect. IMHO, You can;t get a real leather belt for under $50.

I agree. Apparently, some posters think you can. But, I am skeptical. I have bought belts that I thought were leather until they started to fall apart.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I agree. Apparently, some posters think you can. But, I am skeptical. I have bought belts that I thought were leather until they started to fall apart.

Been using this one daily for over 8 years no issues other than plating on the buckle.
Robot or human?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

Been using this one daily for over 8 years no issues other than plating on the buckle.
Robot or human?

In my opinion, the real issue is that a belt can be constructed from a solid, one piece of thick leather, or it can be constructed from 3 or more layers of material, with the outer layers being thin leather and the inner layers being a cheaper material. All of the belts that I have purchased in retail stores have been layered belts, even though some of them appear to be solid leather. The ones that have stitching on the edges are most likely layered, but some layered belts are glued together, and they may appear to be solid leather. If you want a durable belt, buy a solid leather belt, but you may have trouble finding one, especially if you are shopping in retail stores, and you will probably pay more for it. My two cents worth.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

In my opinion, the real issue is that a belt can be constructed from a solid, one piece of thick leather, or it can be constructed from 3 or more layers of material, with the outer layers being thin leather and the inner layers being a cheaper material. All of the belts that I have purchased in retail stores have been layered belts, even though some of them appear to be solid leather. The ones that have stitching on the edges are most likely layered, but some layered belts are glued together, and they may appear to be solid leather. If you want a durable belt, buy a solid leather belt, but you may have trouble finding one, especially if you are shopping in retail stores, and you will probably pay more for it. My two cents worth.

From the description:
"100% made of the whole layer of one piece premium full grain leather."
Robot or human?

After using it for 8 years it is most definitely solid leather.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

From the description:
"100% made of the whole layer of one piece premium full grain leather."
Robot or human?

It sounds like you got the real deal.