[UpNorth]

Besides belts and furniture coverings, there are many more products out there that are made of this cheap "pleather". It's simply a thin plastic coating sprayed onto fabric. You will find it used in sneakers, golf shoes, "all weather" golf gloves and more. After a while the coating shrinks, cracks and flakes off. Had the same experience with chairs from a dining room set. Happens all the time. A cheap, poor substitute for real leather.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

For a $27 belt?

Hey! $27.00 is ...... Twenty-seven Dollars! Got it??

😄

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I have yet to find a full genuine leather belt in a retail store. They may look like leather, but they are not. If you know where to buy one, please share the information.

Found this online. Never bought there but the Amish usually make high quality items. And only $12 more than the one bought by OP.


Amish Full Grain Leather Belt, Dark Brown - H.N. Williams

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

It is almost impossible to find a belt that is actually made of 100 percent genuine leather. Most are vinyl, but some may have a thin leather covering over a fabric. The leather covering will either be stitched or glued to the fabric. I buy belts on sale at Bealls for about $15 and throw them away in about 3-6 months. If the belt you purchased was labelled as "leather" then the vendor was just following the standard advertising practice for belts. So, other than overcharging you, the vendor did nothing wrong. Next time, go to Bealls when they have a sale, which is almost always.

Here here, so true !

[tophcfa]

Simple solution, wear shorts or pants that don’t require a belt. Haven’t worn one of those things since retirement and hopefully will never have to wear one again.

[Garywt]

6 months for a belt is pretty good. That said you didn’t get what you thought you were buying which is wrong. She could have at least offered you a replacement giving you another 6 months.

[Bonanza]

You usually can tell the difference between a bonded leather belt and a genuine leather one if you look and examine it closely. My husband has some real leather belts and they have lasted and lasted and lasted and are still in good condition.

I would not have accepted the market seller's "all sales final" attitude because the item was not as described.

[Mrs.Guy]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Hey! $27.00 is ...... Twenty-seven Dollars! Got it??

😄

I got a better one...... You were looking for a "good buy" well than "good bye"!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Garywt

6 months for a belt is pretty good. That said you didn’t get what you thought you were buying which is wrong. She could have at least offered you a replacement giving you another 6 months.

She could have but didnt but do not think that is sufficient cause to tell the world they done you wrong.

[Two Bills]

I use baling twine. Works just as good!

[oneclickplus]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

From your description, sounds like you bought a bonded leather belt not a full leather belt.

Yes, indeed. The OP should learn the term "bonded leather" and always ask / confirm that you are getting full leather. Bonded leather peels and flakes. Full leather does not. I never buy bonded leather products.

"bonded" as in GLUED on leather. junk.

[joelfmi]

Next time use big box retailer to buy things like that

[Duppman]

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 have one of Hank's belts and it is amazing.
Hanks Belts - Heavy Duty Leather Belts for Men

[Dilligas]

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.

Now you know why it was only $27

[rrtjp]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I have yet to find a full genuine leather belt in a retail store. They may look like leather, but they are not. If you know where to buy one, please share the information.

Try Zappos, I have bought a few from them, all leather. Will cost you more than $27, you get what you pay for.