New bonnet badge

[creagdhubh]

Very smart, Nathan! I really like it. I'm actually awaiting the arrival of a Macpherson clansman's badge in sterling silver from Roddy Young (Inverness) at Clan Crest Silver.

[Nathan]

Very smart, Nathan! I really like it. I'm actually awaiting the arrival of a Macpherson clansman's badge in sterling silver from Roddy Young (Inverness) at Clan Crest Silver.

I look forward to seeing the finished product. Roddy's cap badges are £160 whereas Celtic Studio's are $160 CAD.

At today's exchange rate, that's $294 CAD plus taxes, duty and shipping for one of Roddy's. That's why I was so glad to find a Canadian supplier.

Cheers,

Nathan

[creagdhubh]

I look forward to seeing the finished product. Roddy's cap badges are £160 whereas Celtic Studio's are $160 CAD.

At today's exchange rate, that's $294 CAD plus taxes, duty and shipping for one of Roddy's. That's why I was so glad to find a Canadian supplier.

Cheers,

Nathan

Tell me about it! My total cost for the badge was around $286 US, which includes international shipping. Obviously, I am not charged VAT or any other type of tax, since the badge will be shipped to my address here in the US. Hopefully, there isn't a duty either. It has been ages since I have been charged a duty (last one was via Kinloch Anderson in 2006), and through the years I've ordered various items from Scotland quite a bit! I have always loved Roddy's work and his artistic style. It's so difficult for me, as a professionally/classically trained artist myself, to go with another artist (whether it's a sporran maker, or a silversmith) once I fall in love with their work.

You definitely received a gorgeous badge, Nathan, and at a very good price! I am quite confident you will wear it proudly, my friend. Congratulations!

Cheers,

[Nathan]

Indeed. I really like Louis' eye as well. I wouldn't have compromised on quality. I just feel I got lucky with top notch quality at a much more attractive price for my budget.

I'm sure yours will be lovely as well - Roddy's work looks fantastic on his website. As I mentioned, I can't wait to see it.

Admittedly, a year from now, we'll both have nice sterling silver badges and the price difference won't have made much of a difference in our respective overall personal finances.

Cheers,

Nathan

[creagdhubh]

Admittedly, a year from now, we'll both have nice sterling silver badges and the price difference won't have made much of a difference in our respected overall personal finances.

Exactly!