Help with sporrans

[Nathan]

Low priced sporrans that have been manufactured in Pakistan can be obtained online through e-bay and a multitude of resellers. A word of caution about these sporrans is that they are often made of inferior materials (leather board rather than solid leather, faux fur...) and after you've seen a few, you get an eye for the rather cheap look of them. If you go this route, in my view, it won't be long before you are not satisfied with the look or quality of the item and will end up paying more in the long run when you inevitably upgrade to an heirloom quality sporran.

If you watch ebay for vintage sporrans, you should be able to find a couple that are far better quality and have stood the test of time. These can often be obtained for a fabulous price but patience is key. It's important to familiarize yourself with the various sporran designs and vintages so you know what you're looking at as you can't always trust the auction description.

You should also be careful with some of the low end import vendors as often the photos they list aren't of the actual item being sold. Do you have the luxury of time or do you need to get your rig together for a particular event?