At first glance...

[Robin]

Two basic black leather daywear sporrans, at first glance they're pretty much the same...different flap shape and somewhat different tassels.
Sporrans like these cost between $20,00 and $55,00...a huge difference

So...it makes sense to buy the cheapest....or not?

Maybe not....a picture is 2 dimensional. What you see is what you get? nope! You want to buy a useful sporran, not a nice picture

So...what's the difference?

Leather:
#1 stiff leather, feels a bit like cardboard.
#2 firm but supple leather, thicker as #1

Tassels:
#1 stiff leather, a plastic cap.
#2 supple leather, bound with leather.

Construction:
#1 stitching seems okey, flimsy D-ring strap, pathetic chain strap.
#2 stiching very nice, sturdy D-ring strap, good chain strap.

Workability:
#1 expands to 4cm (1 5/8") not much room inside.
#2 expands to 6cm (2 3/8") much more room (still not a Freelander of course).

Origin:
#1 unknown.
#2 made in Scotland.

Conclusion:
#1 looks okey from a distance, but not very workable.
#2 looks okey and it's a workable sporran.

So...is it wise to spend $55,00 for #2? No...$55,00 is over the top, you can find them much cheaper, but not for $20,00.