$200 plus for ELC repairs. Options?

[zoomer]

My old favorite ELC Werber A-2 needs a new sleeve cuff and a new slider, pull, and rivet for the amazing but flimsy Hookless Fastener.

Eastman got right back to me offering to fix and ship for £135. That's $216 in my money. Not counting the cost to ship to Jolly Olde.

You know they'll do it right, but is there any other option? Especially for the Hookless? A typical wartime Talon slider won't fit these teeth - I tried.

(I have a crochet addict friend who checked out the torn cuff and said she could whip up a new one easily.)

 

[deeb7]

That's expensive, but I think you're stuck with them because of the Hookless parts.

OR, there's a new convention on The Forum. Interested members send a PM, their names go into a hat .....

 

[majormajor1]

My old favorite ELC Werber A-2 needs a new sleeve cuff and a new slider, pull, and rivet for the amazing but flimsy Hookless Fastener.

Eastman got right back to me offering to fix and ship for £135. That's $216 in my money. Not counting the cost to ship to Jolly Olde.

You know they'll do it right, but is there any other option? Especially for the Hookless? A typical wartime Talon slider won't fit these teeth - I tried.

(I have a crochet addict friend who checked out the torn cuff and said she could whip up a new one easily.)

It would be cheaper to buy a NOS Talon and have it fitted locally. I know what you mean about the crochet addicts. My dear old mum has repaired so many cuff knits, she's an expert now!

 

[deand]

Didn't you have your old favorite ELC Werber for sale, at one time? I almost had my wife agreeing to the purchase, then we saw our winter tax bill.






dean

 

[zoomer]

Yep. The damage occurred shortly after. Makes it a whole new ball game...

 

[Falcon_52]

Zoomer:

Maybe you could try buying the correct repro Waldes zip from Good Wear and either use the puller or have the whole thing installed locally. Just a thought...

Noel

 

[zoomer]

I may have to. ELC evidently will not send parts overseas - only within the UK.

 

[Dr H]

I'd be happy to buy one on your behalf and send it on if it would help...

 

[zoomer]

Hey, really? PM me!

 

[Dr H]

P.M. sent