Two Grip/Stock Makers Closing: Ahrends and Herret’s

[BarryinIN]

A week or so ago, I heard Herrett’s Stocks were no longer accepting orders, as they were closing soon.  

 

Then a few days later I heard similar news about Ahrends Grips.   Bankruptcy there.  

 

We just lost a good good portion of the custom grip business.  It’s hard to compete with rubber, dyed laminate, and Taiwan eBay sellers I guess.  

 

I only have a few sets of Herretts and no Ahrends, but have a feeling I'll miss both.   They filled the gap between the ones I just mentioned and the multi-hundred dollar custom grips.  

[wwillson]

This is sad news.  Times change and consumers vote which products sell.  So many industries change, driven by price competition.