- How Often should I have my glove relaced?
- What is your turnaround time?
- What Methods of shipping do you use?
- What kind of lubrication should I use?
- Storage of your Glove
- When a New Glove is acquired
- How to use the PayPal option
The answer to this question is obviously relevant to the amount of usage the
glove recieves. A glove that is pulled from the garage twice a
year may not need relacing for years, except for the fact that the lacings may
dry from storage, and snap. A glove used frequently during the
season, or year round, should probably be relaced as often as every other
season. This keeps the lacings tight, your pocket consistent, and
the feel of the glove will remain unchanged (as hopefully your play
also). In addition, the stitchings on the glove will not
absorb as much stress as when the lacings start to stetch and loosen up.
What is your turnaround time?
From the time it is received, a glove is usually relaced within 2-7 days, and
returned via Priority Mail. If the glove needs restitching,
then the time frame may run between 7 days to 3 weeks. If you
need a Rush job done, please email ahead of time for the scheduling.
The primary method used is US Priority Mail, due to the reliability and
quicker cross country delivery, with consideration of cost. However,
United Parcel Service shipping is available
on request, as well as guaranteed delivery and Overnight shipping, if requested.
This is probably the most frequently asked question of all....and there is no
correct answer for what kind of lubricant to use, but how much is an easy
answer. Very small to moderate amount should be applied, and
then allowed to soak in / dry. If the desire effect is
not reached, then apply another very small amount. By applying in
layers, you won't run into the "soaking" effect, where the glove feels
too heavy because of the excessive oiling. Probably the most
highly used type of lubricant would be Neatsfoot, which is a common oil for
leather and is sold through this website (click here to view).
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When storing a glove (or any equipment for that matter), make sure the glove
is clean and dry. Cleaning a glove may sound silly, but applying
leather cleaner also protects the glove with a special coating to prevent drying
and break down of the fibers. This is sometimes caused by
Winter seasons in the North, where air becomes very dry in the snowy season,
especially in Basements / Cellars where gloves are often stored.
Also, another idea is to store the glove in a large sealable plastic bag, which
won't allow air within to damage the leather during the off season.
Do Not store near heaters, furnaces, or on top of appliances that may become
warm when in use.
** Also, for you pet owners -- Keep that glove out of the reach of
Rover!!! Dogs certainly don't mean to do it, but leather is a
natural attraction for chewing!!!
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When you do decide to purchase a new glove,
Congratulations! But remember, no matter how much the new one
is "Pre-Broken In", there is always that period of comfort where you
may want to rely upon the Old piece of leather you've used for
years. Most players keep the old glove as a back-up, or hand
it down to children, younger siblings, etc. If, for any
reason, you wish to give up your old glove for whatever reason, please email
us -- we purchase old gloves for reconditioning.
How to use the PayPal option
To use the PayPal option, you should have a
PayPal account set-up through PayPal. It is easy, safe, confidential
and very convienient to any online purchasing (many businesses and auction sites
use PayPal). PayPal works with either a bank checking/savings
account. PayPal also works with Credit Cards, but my account is not
authorized to accept payments made this way (because of surcharge
payments). If you try making a payment with a credit card, it
will be denied.
If you wish to view detailed steps of using PayPal, click
here.
If you establish an account, or are
already an existing user, then to use this feature go to the
PayPal
main page, log in with your email address and password, and just click on
the send money tab. The next page will ask for an email
address to send to; just enter this email address:
services@quimby29.com
Then the amount and a quick message, click through &
confirm, and then send your glove to us. The address to send your
glove is on our Send Glove Page.
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GJ Daniels
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Revised: December 05, 2004
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