12 Reasons to Choose Jack Georges instead of the Competition

Why invest in a Jack Georges leather item? There are many reasons to choose Jack Georges above the competition. While competitors have come and gone over the decades, Jack Georges has stood the test of time, survived, and thrived. To best explain what makes the brand special, here are 12 ways that Jack Georges is different from the competition:

1. Jack Georges is a privately owned and operated American brand and manufacturer headquartered in Passaic, New Jersey.

Jack Georges is named after its founder who has been president and CEO since the beginning. While many competitors are owned by foreign entities, Mr. Georges is proud that his company remains American owned and operated.

2. Jack Georges is first and foremost a leather company.

Very few consumers realize that the vast majority of leather goods that they buy aren't made by the brand on the label. Designer brand names are predominantly marketing or licensing companies that know very little about leather or the particular category of goods being made. Their brand is simply filling retail stores or online sites to sell their name at a premium. Jack Georges himself is a third generation leather goods designer and manufacturer involved in every aspect of the company from sourcing to design, prototyping to manufacturing, and marketing to sales.

3. Jack Georges has been in business since 1987.

The 1980's may not seem that long ago but in the highly competitive leather goods industry, you have to be doing something right to be successful for so long. Most startups never get off the ground or fail in a matter of months. Those with outside funding may survive for a few years at other people's expense before they go out of business. Strategically, Jack Georges was set up to be self-sustaining from the start to avoid the pitfalls that force other companies to collapse. Unlike most competitors, the company has never needed bank loans, investors, or fund-raising. That means it hasn't had to compromise quality to pay bills or satisfy shareholders.

4. Three generations of leather goods knowhow and experience.

When Jack Georges decided to establish the company, he was already an experienced third generation leather maker. He had accumulated old-world knowledge, expertise, and solutions passed on by his father, uncles, and grandparents. Furthermore, the company hired experienced leather artisans and craftsmen with history in quality leatherwork. This is evident in the durability and personal touch of each Jack Georges item made.

5. Every Jack Georges style is designed, sourced, and sampled at factory headquarters in New Jersey.

Most competitors are sales and marketing companies. They stay hands-off during the development process and let a revolving door of developers handle everything. Jack Georges does not subscribe to that strategy. Every item bearing the Jack Georges name is designed, sourced, and sampled at factory headquarters in New Jersey by an experienced team with Mr. Georges' direct personal involvement. This is key to constant and consistent quality.

6. All Jack Georges leather goods are hand made.

There is a level of artistry that exists in hand made products. No two items will be exactly the same. Each has its own personality and that makes it more unique. Unlike most competitors, Jack Georges does not utilize robotics to make any of the items. There is always at least one leather craftsman working by hand on every step of the production process. 

7. Jack Georges products are not contracted to the lowest bidder.

Most competitors have their items produced by multiple suppliers under contract to the lowest bidders. One piece is made at one factory while another is made elsewhere. That makes it impossible to control and when their suppliers change, the finished items can be a hodgepodge of bits and pieces that are slapped together. Jack Georges makes all products in-house or as part of a controlled joint-venture with top factories that meet international standards for quality and fair labor practices. Unlike competitors, Jack Georges puts its efforts and resources into the products it makes, not into marketing or advertising. 

8. Jack Georges has a lifetime warranty on workmanship.

Back in 1987, Jack Georges was the first bag maker to offer a lifetime warranty. Retailers loved the idea but thought it was impossible. The company has a distinct advantage though: since it controls every aspect of the design and development process, products are designed to last. Of course, a number of competitors have tried offering a lifetime warranty only to find that their business couldn't support it, most changing it to a one-year or two-year warranty instead. New companies come in promising the world but then discover that they're not capable of surviving. A lifetime warranty isn't just a line printed on paper, it is something that Jack Georges has continually offered and supported over the last 5 decades.

9. Jack Georges warranty service is usually completed in one business day.

Most competitors take weeks or even months to do repair work on an item, often having to ship container loads of items needing repair overseas where the work is done and then shipped back to the U.S. Since everything is designed, sourced, and sampled at the factory in NJ, Jack Georges handles repairs on premises. In fact, the repair department pushes to get repairs completed within one business day from when an item is received. The only time it takes longer is if a part is not in stock and needs to be sourced from a supplier.

10. Jack Georges' staff can easily be reached at any time via email or by phone during regular business hours.

It's surprisingly difficult to reach anyone at a company these days. At Jack Georges, you can call 973-777-6999 during regular east coast business hours and speak to a live human being. Of course, things can get very busy, especially certain times of year so you can always email jgi@jackgeorges.com and reach someone in customer service 7 days a week, including holidays. Customer service representatives are very knowledgeable of the product line and are always ready to offer advice to those who need it.

11. Jack Georges believes in undertated elegance.

Jack Georges products don't scream, "look at me." There is no garish, oversized logo. You won't find the company's initials covering every square inch of the surface. Mr. Georges' name is embossed into the product as reassurance that he stands behind his products. He doesn't believe that a customer should pay for a product and then serve as a walking billboard for a brand.

12. Jack Georges doesn't believe in unnecessary waste.

Jack Georges prefers to minimize waste whenever possible. As he built his business, he saw that department stores and retail shops threw out all product packaging as soon as they received their order. Expensive packaging ended up in land-fills. In fact, more responsible stores requested that product be placed in master cartons only to avoid the time and costs associated with unpacking and discarding individual product packaging. Mr. Georges realized that consumers would also toss out packaging as soon as their product was open. He didn't see the value of spending money on packaging and then passing that cost on to retailers and consumers that didn't even want it. Instead, he went with a no-frills packaging direction to lower costs to make sure that people didn't pay extra for things that they didn't need. Jack Georges packaging serves the purpose of protection and transport. It is a responsible way to reduce product cost and waste.

Choosing a leather product that meets your needs is the first step but remember, it's the company standing behind that product that matters in the long run. Jack Georges offers quality, functional, hand made leather goods, at a good value and when you need the company, it is always there for support. 

Enjoy the quality and handcrafted beauty of Jack Georges leather!