I agree, it sounds like the delay was at L&M. I usually avoid middlemen, but there are exceptions when quality vendors only sell through middlemen. L&M is an example for sure. Recently ordered a $300 custom designed (okay off their designer thingie) sporran through Scottish Tartans Museum. Got the promised 4 week delivery.

Use STM for Lewis kilt hose too. Another quality vendor that doesn't sell direct.

Direct or middlemen, remember, you can have any two of price, quality, or service.

And a great price isn't a great price if the product is falsly advertised or not available.

Sounds like a positive experience for you though.

Ron