Driver seat leather ripped - what to do?

Hey all - hope all your RLs are doing great :) ... if you don't have one what are you waiting for? :)

I have a question about driver seat leather rip (I will post picture later), but since it ripped on two different spots, I am guessing repair will need to be'
- take seat out
- take leather off
- repair leather or replace piece in the bottom (seat part)
- re-install leather on seat
- re-install seat into the car

My guess is: this will cost quite some money to fix so I am open to idea of simply buying used in good condition driver seat (black leather) if it goes for up to maybe $300 since it may be easier to install and replace the seat vs paying maybe even more to fix the leather and still get that - not original leather seat look.

What do you suggest and what upholstery shops you know in northern Chicagoland that I should maybe check out pricing wise and repairing the seat.

I tried searching for leather seats, but had no luck finding anything :(

Thanks all!!!