Eric Larsen and HBE Leather Problems - Page 5

endo · June 15th, 2007, 07:42 PM

Joined today to follow along (since I ordered a holster back in January). Still believing the best even though two promise dates have passed...

Eric Larsen · June 15th, 2007, 10:54 PM

Bruce,
I never said you were kidding...I know the situation Im in...quite well.
Like I said before...I appreciate the post and for what its worth, didnt intend on peeing in the pool.

Shoot well and god bless

BruceGibson · June 15th, 2007, 11:07 PM

Eric,

Where, in any of my posts, did you get any impression of "kidding?" There's nothing in any of this discussion that in any way approaches or addresses kidding. There's not a damn thing funny about any of this.

BILLYKALDRICH · June 15th, 2007, 11:27 PM

I waited a bit and talked with Eric a few times and told him I can hang as long as we keep in touch and keep me in the loop. well after a few month delay in ETA of product my two outstanding holsters arrived and I could not have been happier. I hope and pray that Eric can get on track again. He is a great craftsmen and his personal life has set him back a bit but "this too shall pass".Thinkin of ya bud.

Rolex Dr. · June 16th, 2007, 12:51 AM

As an owner/operator of a small niche business (like but not related to leather/holster) I understand and know how a small guy can get buried, I mean really buried.

I have never ordered anything from Eric but may someday, if all gets put back on the right track.

I feel horrible that anyone has had to go through what he did its just brutal.

BUT I fault him somewhat about not being 100% forthcoming to his customers. trust me it is the hardest thing to say to a customer "Dude, Im all jacked up etc."

BUT IT HAS TO BE DONE period

Im glad to see eric came here and said he will fix it, and I believe he will I really believe he will

Im not trying to stir the pot here but this same type of thing seems to happen alot in this business, this is 2nd or 3rd time I have seen it personally

Just my 1.5 cents worth

Jamie from Michigan

armoredman · June 16th, 2007, 01:06 AM

I have known Eric since he started, and have holsters he made in the dawn of Eric time. I hope to have more someday, that's for sure! Good luck, sir. You have my support.

CZ-2075 RAMI and HBE COMIII,

CZ-75 PCR and the ORIGINAL HBE Belt Holster.

kentuckycarry · June 16th, 2007, 02:28 AM

I've never ordered anything from Eric , but this thread has caught my attention like no other. Its like a roller coaster ride. I feel like I've had to hang onto my chair while reading it.
The feeling I get is Eric is a good hearted person that'll do the right thing. I feel it may take a while , but everyone will be happy in the end.

Homer45 · June 16th, 2007, 03:12 AM

Mr. Larsen phoned me last night and left a message; I returned his call tonight and spoke with him at length. He told me about the problems he's been having, and it does sound like an awful turn of luck. The conversation left me with the impression that he will do everything he can to make things right; and I think he will. God knows, there are enough folks on these forums who know Mr. Larsen much better than I, and the concensus is that he's a really good guy. That is the impression I got. I would recommend that anyone who has issues with him to give him a call.

I sincerely hope--and actually think--that he will get over this hump and continue making holsters.

Eric Larsen · June 16th, 2007, 11:35 AM

Bruce...sorry, miss read what you posted. Kick....kidd. I didnt get the impression you were kicking me when I was down...not in the slightest bit. No worries...
Sorry for the reply.....

Anyway...thanks guys I appreciate it. I dont want sympathy at all..and the empathy is appreciated. I dont want the poor guy"! thing at all...please! I know Im one of 1000000000 people who have had problems that are either of their own creation or just the way the cards fell. But thats life and this too shall pass.

And DAVE....quite showing that belt slide...please! Its years old and your gonna scare people with it....the first gen Com 3 is bad enough! :D :D :D
Shoot well and god bless

armoredman · June 16th, 2007, 11:59 AM

Well, Eric, after you get everyone taken care of, we'll just have to replace that old rig, now won't we...and the wife will NOT give up her COMIII - she has been offered $ for it more than once.
Then we can talk about a Bomb Proof for my Smith 10-8 4 inch...:)

June 15th, 2007, 10:54 PM	#42
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Bruce, I never said you were kidding...I know the situation Im in...quite well. Like I said before...I appreciate the post and for what its worth, didnt intend on peeing in the pool. Shoot well and god bless __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

June 15th, 2007, 11:07 PM	#43
BruceGibson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Florida...The "Redneck Riviera" Posts: 805	Eric, Where, in any of my posts, did you get any impression of "kidding?" There's nothing in any of this discussion that in any way approaches or addresses kidding. There's not a damn thing funny about any of this. __________________ "He who is silent is deemed to consent." www.GibsonGunleather.com

June 15th, 2007, 11:27 PM	#44
BILLYKALDRICH Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: KALIFORNIA Posts: 87	Great work of art I support you Eric I waited a bit and talked with Eric a few times and told him I can hang as long as we keep in touch and keep me in the loop. well after a few month delay in ETA of product my two outstanding holsters arrived and I could not have been happier. I hope and pray that Eric can get on track again. He is a great craftsmen and his personal life has set him back a bit but "this too shall pass".Thinkin of ya bud. __________________ RVN 68-69 101st Abn. Div. D Co. 101st Avn. Bn.

June 16th, 2007, 01:06 AM	#46
armoredman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 484	I have known Eric since he started, and have holsters he made in the dawn of Eric time. I hope to have more someday, that's for sure! Good luck, sir. You have my support. CZ-2075 RAMI and HBE COMIII, CZ-75 PCR and the ORIGINAL HBE Belt Holster. __________________ If total government control equals safety, why are prisons so dangerous?

June 16th, 2007, 11:35 AM	#49
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Bruce...sorry, miss read what you posted. Kick....kidd. I didnt get the impression you were kicking me when I was down...not in the slightest bit. No worries... Sorry for the reply..... Anyway...thanks guys I appreciate it. I dont want sympathy at all..and the empathy is appreciated. I dont want the poor guy"! thing at all...please! I know Im one of 1000000000 people who have had problems that are either of their own creation or just the way the cards fell. But thats life and this too shall pass. And DAVE....quite showing that belt slide...please! Its years old and your gonna scare people with it....the first gen Com 3 is bad enough! :D :D :D Shoot well and god bless __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

June 15th, 2007, 07:42 PM	#41
endo New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 6	Joined today to follow along (since I ordered a holster back in January). Still believing the best even though two promise dates have passed...

June 16th, 2007, 12:51 AM	#45
Rolex Dr. Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MI Posts: 54	As an owner/operator of a small niche business (like but not related to leather/holster) I understand and know how a small guy can get buried, I mean really buried. I have never ordered anything from Eric but may someday, if all gets put back on the right track. I feel horrible that anyone has had to go through what he did its just brutal. BUT I fault him somewhat about not being 100% forthcoming to his customers. trust me it is the hardest thing to say to a customer "Dude, Im all jacked up etc." BUT IT HAS TO BE DONE period Im glad to see eric came here and said he will fix it, and I believe he will I really believe he will Im not trying to stir the pot here but this same type of thing seems to happen alot in this business, this is 2nd or 3rd time I have seen it personally Just my 1.5 cents worth Jamie from Michigan

June 16th, 2007, 02:28 AM	#47
kentuckycarry VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kentucky Posts: 2,193	I've never ordered anything from Eric , but this thread has caught my attention like no other. Its like a roller coaster ride. I feel like I've had to hang onto my chair while reading it. The feeling I get is Eric is a good hearted person that'll do the right thing. I feel it may take a while , but everyone will be happy in the end.

June 16th, 2007, 03:12 AM	#48
Homer45 New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 10	Mr. Larsen phoned me last night and left a message; I returned his call tonight and spoke with him at length. He told me about the problems he's been having, and it does sound like an awful turn of luck. The conversation left me with the impression that he will do everything he can to make things right; and I think he will. God knows, there are enough folks on these forums who know Mr. Larsen much better than I, and the concensus is that he's a really good guy. That is the impression I got. I would recommend that anyone who has issues with him to give him a call. I sincerely hope--and actually think--that he will get over this hump and continue making holsters.

June 16th, 2007, 11:59 AM	#50
armoredman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 484	Well, Eric, after you get everyone taken care of, we'll just have to replace that old rig, now won't we...and the wife will NOT give up her COMIII - she has been offered $ for it more than once. Then we can talk about a Bomb Proof for my Smith 10-8 4 inch...:) __________________ If total government control equals safety, why are prisons so dangerous?

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