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    Sporrans

    I've had one of the rabbit fur sporrans, but not from this seller(though I have bought from them and they were fine). I've presumed it is an import as the metalwork, though ok, is not as crisp or thick as some of the others I have seen. It worked fine for the first year's events, and I wouldn't say I disgraced myself with it, but now I've found that it's better to save, rather than splash out on 'bargains' and get something really smart which I can inspect first. 2 or 3 'mistakes' buys one really classy sporran.
    Phil

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    I'm not sure about this auction. I've made it a rule never to purchase an item that doesn't have pics of the actual item on the auction. You never know what you are going to get.

    be careful next time...

    if the sporran you get is what you are expecting, then I think you did very well for yourself!

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    More Questions

    As far as I can tell they give no useful details about the kilts and what they're made of. The Devil is in the details. But, hope you'll let us all know when you receive your sporran, and how it is.

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    The seller has an excellent rating and plenty of transactions. I'm sure it will be fine.
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    I think you probably did just fine as long as you are OK with the "you get what you pay for" angle.

    I also just purchased a dress sporran from these guys,

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1

    I realise this one's a crap shoot but I figure worst case I just bought a cantle to make my own sporran later , but I needed one now for a friends wedding in a few weeks. But for just over $30 US, you can't really ask for much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cavscout
    I think you probably did just fine as long as you are OK with the "you get what you pay for" angle.

    I also just purchased a dress sporran from these guys,

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1

    I realise this one's a crap shoot but I figure worst case I just bought a cantle to make my own sporran later , but I needed one now for a friends wedding in a few weeks. But for just over $30 US, you can't really ask for much.
    Looks like basically the same sporran only in black. I just wanted something different from the leather I have and am not in a position to shell out over $200 for some of the ones I've seen online.

    Thanks for all of the input. I'll let you know when I get it.

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    Fuzzy Sporrans

    Hi,

    Hmmmm....sounds like a product from Geoffrey Kilts in Pakistan. They have a lot of listings on eBay. I bought a pony fur sporran from them for daywear and it is of decent quality. The only fault I can see is that the leather is pretty stiff overall. But for average daywear, it'll do.

    Sandy
    Nothing is worn under the kilt...everything works just fine!!

    Alexander Nicoll Gerli (Sandy)
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    Mount Airy, NC, MAYBERRY USA!

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