So it is with a heavy heart, our shop is closing after 74 years in the trade. We have THOUSANDS of yards of different materials, 50's/60's NOS cloth, leather, vinyl and exotics for sale. ready made welt cords, seat belt webbing and more to list that is available. I would rather have it to someone who can benefit from. If there are any questions please call me or email
I am trying to make clear face shields to donate health workers and am looking for some clear vinyl, cloth binding, and high density sheet foam.... got any to sell/donate?
Selling material inventory only? Or do you have trade tools and equipment for sale also?? I assume being in business 74yrs you have some old school, better quality tools and equipment. Thanks
I remember King Covers back when I worked at Libby's Upholstery in Walnut Creek in the 70's. I guess all good things come to an end. Sorry to see you go.
Jack
I've been a trimmer for close to 40 years, and I've seen a lot of shops close up. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of demand for our inventories once we do. I wish we had a better trade group and could do more to support fellow trimmers, but we've always been a pretty disconnected bunch compared to mechanics and body shops.
The only place I've heard of people having any luck is through SMS. We all know SMS' reputation, but if it comes down to a choice between donating it or throwing it all away, it might be better to get a few hundred dollars from a scavenger. I wish I had better news, and I hope you find a better option. If you have time to look up some of the bigger trim shops - especially in So. Cal, the Midwest, the South - places where car culture is big, you might find a buyer, but it's a lot of phone time, and chances seem pretty slim based on historical precedence.