5 tips for buying leather products successfully

Points to keep in mind to avoid mistakes when purchasing leather products

Leather products are by no means a cheap purchase.
That's why it's important to compare and consider thoroughly before buying, and to choose with confidence.
In particular, understanding that "there's a good reason why something is expensive" can help prevent regret after purchase.

Points to note when purchasing leather products online

In this day and age, you can buy almost anything online.
At BLINK SCISSORS CASE, we also deliver our products to hairdressers nationwide through our online shop, so online sales are an important means for us as well.

However, recently, we have seen an increase in unfortunate consultations such as "the handle of my bag tore after two weeks of use" or "the stitching came undone quickly."
Of course, we are very grateful to receive repair requests, but it is also a fact that more people are purchasing leather products with questionable quality.

Originally, a product made with solid genuine leather and carefully crafted should have durability that allows it to be used for several years.
Minor hardware malfunctions may occur, but cases where the product itself is damaged are rare.

Is it genuine leather or synthetic leather? Beware of misleading labeling!

Recently, there has been an increasing number of cases where products labeled as "genuine leather" are actually partly or entirely synthetic leather.
While not all shops do this, you should be wary of extreme discount displays such as the following:

• Regular price 48,000 yen → Limited quantity 19,800 yen
• "Genuine leather" used, but the selling price is 1,980 yen

It's natural to want to get something good at a low price, but there may be risks hidden behind it.
There are many stories of failed purchases, so be sure to check thoroughly before buying.

It's difficult to distinguish between genuine leather and synthetic leather

Modern synthetic leather is very elaborately made, and some products are so good that even professionals cannot tell the difference at first glance.
Even if they look similar, there is a big difference between them and genuine leather in terms of durability and the beauty of aging.

It would be ideal to be able to pick up and check the product at a physical store, but it is almost impossible to distinguish from photos alone online.

How to choose to avoid making mistakes when buying leather products

To avoid mistakes, try to keep the following points in mind when choosing:

• Buy from a legitimate brand (manufacturer)
• Buy from a trusted retailer or department store
• If buying online, choose a store with a physical presence
• Carefully assess products with excessively low prices

At BLINK SCISSORS CASE, we value honest craftsmanship without misleading labeling.
We believe that what we offer is not just a tool, but a work tool that can accompany you for a long time.

We hope this will be of some help to those who are about to purchase leather products, so that they can make a choice they won't regret.