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# **chicago screws**

**Skip it**

Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($6.88–$13.35) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 35Growth 18Conversion 52Competition 66Returns 76Price range 0Avg price 34Brand share 75Review moat 71Quality gap 23

**Returns**

**Great****1.9%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Brand share**

**Great****60%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Review moat**

**Good****664.32**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Competition**

**Good****45%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Conversion**

**Good****4.2%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Market size**

**Okay****$167K**

$167K/yr · 392K searches

**Avg price**

**Okay****$10.10**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-13.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Price range**

**Bad****$6.88–$13.35**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**22 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**35**

**Top-5 brand share**

**60%**

**Open market**

**35%**

- ArcNascency18% - Alloygold12% - ASLLRISONY11% - QuickClip Pro10% - LBYNKY8% - YORANYO6%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%5%$8K10%$17K15%$25K20%$33K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 31 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![ArcNascency 130 Sets Gunmetal Black Chicago Screws Leather Rivets Kit 7 Sizes (M5*4 5 6 8 10 12 15) & 3 Screw Lengths (M4*3 4 5) for Belts Bookbinding DIY Leather](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619EEFzhDVL.jpg)**ArcNascency 130 Sets Gunmetal Black Chicago Screws Leather Rivets Kit 7 Sizes (M5*4 5 6 8 10 12 15) & 3 Screw Lengths (M4*3 4 5) for Belts Bookbinding DIY Leather**ArcNascency**$9.01**4.7★556 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZW575CZ) [2![Bronze Chicago Screws Leather Kit 90 Sets 6 Sizes (M5 X 4-12)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WRtGajIHL.jpg)**Bronze Chicago Screws Leather Kit 90 Sets 6 Sizes (M5 X 4-12)**Alloygold**$9.97**4.7★1,303 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YPPD7VQ) [3![LBYNKY 115 Sets Chicago Screws Kit for Leather Crafts 304 Stainless Steel Binding Screws Rivet 8 Sizes (M5x4/5/6/8/10/12/15/20mm) Binding Post with Tools for DIY Projects Belts Books(Silver)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RH7kRl83L.jpg)**LBYNKY 115 Sets Chicago Screws Kit for Leather Crafts 304 Stainless Steel Binding Screws Rivet 8 Sizes (M5x4/5/6/8/10/12/15/20mm) Binding Post with Tools for DIY Projects Belts Books(Silver)**LBYNKY**$10.42**4.6★51 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP9JSLDZ) [4![Hapric 145 Sets Chicago Screws for Leather 7 Sizes M5x4/5/6/8/10/12/15mm Gunmetal Black Screw Rivets Kit for Belts Bookbinding DIY Leather Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I85eH-FAL.jpg)**Hapric 145 Sets Chicago Screws for Leather 7 Sizes M5x4/5/6/8/10/12/15mm Gunmetal Black Screw Rivets Kit for Belts Bookbinding DIY Leather Projects**Hapric**$9.50**4.7★37 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4VL2PHJ) [5![ASLLRISONY 110 Sets Silver Chicago Screws Assorted Kit 8 Sizes of Round Flat Head Leather Rivets Metal Screw Used for Leather Crafts Clothing Shoes Belts Bags and Custom-Made Items](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NPftKL2FL.jpg)**ASLLRISONY 110 Sets Silver Chicago Screws Assorted Kit 8 Sizes of Round Flat Head Leather Rivets Metal Screw Used for Leather Crafts Clothing Shoes Belts Bags and Custom-Made Items**ASLLRISONY**$9.79**4.6★432 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFVGRCP9)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![ArcNascency 130 Sets Gunmetal Black Chicago Screws Leather Rivets Kit 7 Sizes (M5*4 5 6 8 10 12 15) & 3 Screw Lengths (M4*3 4 5) for Belts Bookbinding DIY Leather](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619EEFzhDVL.jpg)**ArcNascency 130 Sets Gunmetal Black Chicago Screws Leather Rivets Kit 7 Sizes (M5*4 5 6 8 10 12 15) & 3 Screw Lengths (M4*3 4 5) for Belts Bookbinding DIY Leather**ArcNascency**$9.01**556 rev1mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZW575CZ) [![Hapric 145 Sets Chicago Screws for Leather 7 Sizes M5x4/5/6/8/10/12/15mm Gunmetal Black Screw Rivets Kit for Belts Bookbinding DIY Leather Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I85eH-FAL.jpg)**Hapric 145 Sets Chicago Screws for Leather 7 Sizes M5x4/5/6/8/10/12/15mm Gunmetal Black Screw Rivets Kit for Belts Bookbinding DIY Leather Projects**Hapric**$9.50**37 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4VL2PHJ) [![smseace 260Pcs Black Chicago Screws 7-Sizes Leather Rivets Kit M5x4 5 6 8 10 12 15 Rivets for Fabric Leather DIY Craft Pack in Plastic Box](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51a7USSOVxL.jpg)**smseace 260Pcs Black Chicago Screws 7-Sizes Leather Rivets Kit M5x4 5 6 8 10 12 15 Rivets for Fabric Leather DIY Craft Pack in Plastic Box**smseace**$9.07**8 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3P7867L) [![SVLING 155 Sets Black Chicago Screws Leather Rivets Kit 7 Sizes (M5*4 5 6 8 10 12 15) with 3 Metal Screw (M4*3 4 5) Use for Leather Crafts Belts Bags Clothing Shoes Books](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KycstYY9L.jpg)**SVLING 155 Sets Black Chicago Screws Leather Rivets Kit 7 Sizes (M5*4 5 6 8 10 12 15) with 3 Metal Screw (M4*3 4 5) Use for Leather Crafts Belts Bags Clothing Shoes Books**SVLING**$9.20**69 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2L79SDT) [![96 Pieces Black Chicago Screws Gun Holster Screws #8-32 x 1/4 & 3/8 for Leather & Kydex Holsters & Clips and Knife Sheaths with a Cross-Head Screw Slotted Nut Rubber Washer. (96 Pieces)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EBzhBF0KL.jpg)**96 Pieces Black Chicago Screws Gun Holster Screws #8-32 x 1/4 & 3/8 for Leather & Kydex Holsters & Clips and Knife Sheaths with a Cross-Head Screw Slotted Nut Rubber Washer. (96 Pieces)**LThyzszb**$13.35**20 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1SJBTZG)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![smseace 260Pcs Black Chicago Screws 7-Sizes Leather Rivets Kit M5x4 5 6 8 10 12 15 Rivets for Fabric Leather DIY Craft Pack in Plastic Box](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51a7USSOVxL.jpg)**smseace 260Pcs Black Chicago Screws 7-Sizes Leather Rivets Kit M5x4 5 6 8 10 12 15 Rivets for Fabric Leather DIY Craft Pack in Plastic Box**smseace**$9.07**4.3★**▲ 265%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3P7867L) [![Black Chicago Screw - Thru Hole Binding Post Kit 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 Inch Machine Screw Fasteners + Rubber Washers QuickClipPro Kydex Leather Holster Sheath (1/4 Flat Head - 10 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41h5OEn0ZIL.jpg)**Black Chicago Screw - Thru Hole Binding Post Kit 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 Inch Machine Screw Fasteners + Rubber Washers QuickClipPro Kydex Leather Holster Sheath (1/4 Flat Head - 10 Pack)**QuickClip Pro**$13.14**4.7★**▲ 234%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N59DHVJ) [![Black Chicago Screw - Thru Hole Binding Post Kit 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 Inch Machine Screw Fasteners + Rubber Washers QuickClipPro Kydex Leather Holster Sheath (1/8 - Flat Head 10 Pack DBL-Washer)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41h5OEn0ZIL.jpg)**Black Chicago Screw - Thru Hole Binding Post Kit 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 Inch Machine Screw Fasteners + Rubber Washers QuickClipPro Kydex Leather Holster Sheath (1/8 - Flat Head 10 Pack DBL-Washer)**QuickClip Pro**$13.34**4.7★**▲ 228%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085493RY9) [![Black Chicago Screw - Thru Hole Binding Post Kit 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 Inch Machine Screw Fasteners + Rubber Washers QuickClipPro Kydex Leather Holster Sheath (1/4 - 10 Pack DBL-Washer)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41h5OEn0ZIL.jpg)**Black Chicago Screw - Thru Hole Binding Post Kit 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 Inch Machine Screw Fasteners + Rubber Washers QuickClipPro Kydex Leather Holster Sheath (1/4 - 10 Pack DBL-Washer)**QuickClip Pro**$10.44**4.7★**▲ 220%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I8R637A) [![96 Pieces Black Chicago Screws Gun Holster Screws #8-32 x 1/4 & 3/8 for Leather & Kydex Holsters & Clips and Knife Sheaths with a Cross-Head Screw Slotted Nut Rubber Washer. (96 Pieces)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EBzhBF0KL.jpg)**96 Pieces Black Chicago Screws Gun Holster Screws #8-32 x 1/4 & 3/8 for Leather & Kydex Holsters & Clips and Knife Sheaths with a Cross-Head Screw Slotted Nut Rubber Washer. (96 Pieces)**LThyzszb**$13.35**4.6★**▲ 194%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1SJBTZG)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -13.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

8K6KSpike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**22%

*“Good quality hardware”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“Great value”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

*“Worked as advertised and expected”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Fit perfect”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“Easy to use”*

**Leather Quality**4%

*“Plenty of options are available to complete many leather works”*

**Durability**4%

*“They seem durable”*

**Color**3%

*“great colors”*

**Maintenance And Repair**2%

*“Handy for repairs or full on projects”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“Solid design”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**16%

*“they are way too short so I could not use them”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“CHEAP GARBAGE”*

**Thickness**5%

*“Not for thick leather”*

**Material Quality**5%

*“Cheap material junk”*

**Color**5%

*“I don't think the color matches the black as advertised”*

**Durability**4%

*“Everytime I used them they broke apart”*

**Strength**4%

*“One thing I wish wouldnt have happened was that the cutting mechanism is very fragile it bent on the first use”*

**Assembly/Installation**4%

*“could not set these with the tools provided”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“The listing doesn't tell you how many of each size are included”*

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

*“Broken item case”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**63%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

**Functionality-Overall**6%

**Color**4%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Value For Money**3%

**Quality-Overall**2%

**Compatibility-Overall**2%

**Material Quality**1%

**Thickness**1%