2 More Full Mask Sporrans

[haukehaien]

An L&M dealer is someone who sells products made by L & M Highland Outfitters

[beerbecue]

Good call Sciuropterus, looks like the L&M stock photos to me, too....

I would much rather see photos of the actual items in the auction....

Too me, that is the one downside of the L&M sporrans and all the websites and vendors that list them... The photos are all stock, and do not reflect what your sporran will actually look like, especially if you are buying real fur... The photos are representative, but there are bound to be natural differences....

The aformentioned is not the fault of the vendors, but just the nature of the custom-made sporran business.... L&M can't give photos of the actual items, because they don't exist until after they are ordered....

The prices aren't bad at all though.... not bad at all..... extrememly competitive with even the larger L&M dealers like Kilt and Thistle and Scottish Lion....

[highlandtide]

They are L&M Products. No real reason to advertise that they are though...They are hand made products and L&M doesnt retail. I will get some custom pics taken soon though.

(if you havent figured it out yet, I do have a stake in this company... My wife asked me if she could start this and I have encouraged her all the way!)

[beerbecue]

I think it is a great idea!!!

From all the clues and the poster.... should have figured this out...

Anyway, I will admit I am a bit jealous, as this would be something I would like to do too (but never will)...

Will it be just the mask sporrans as a specialty, or does she plan to offer other sporrans???

The prices are good!

[Sciuropterus]

Good call Sciuropterus, looks like the L&M stock photos to me, too....

I would much rather see photos of the actual items in the auction....

Too me, that is the one downside of the L&M sporrans and all the websites and vendors that list them... The photos are all stock, and do not reflect what your sporran will actually look like, especially if you are buying real fur... The photos are representative, but there are bound to be natural differences....

The aformentioned is not the fault of the vendors, but just the nature of the custom-made sporran business.... L&M can't give photos of the actual items, because they don't exist until after they are ordered....

The prices aren't bad at all though.... not bad at all..... extrememly competitive with even the larger L&M dealers like Kilt and Thistle and Scottish Lion....

I have seen first-hand that finished L&M fur sporrans, especially the mask ones, will not look exactly like the stock photo. There are ALWAYS variations when it comes to animal products. That is part of the deal, I guess, unless you are working with cloned animals! Always good quality from L&M.

Hank, I must disagree with your position that there is no real need to advertise the prestigious L&M brand, it gives instant credibility and assurance of quality, which goes a long way to help someone justify the purchase of a big-ticket accessory.

[beerbecue]

I have seen first-hand that finished L&M fur sporrans, especially the mask ones, will not look exactly like the stock photo. There are ALWAYS variations when it comes to animal products. That is part of the deal, I guess, unless you are working with cloned animals! Always good quality from L&M.

I don't have first hand experience yet, but I spoke to L&M representatives (very friendly and helpful, BTW) who told me in no uncertain terms that fur sporrans will vary...

I look forward to receiving my example of their work....

I just got tired of repeatedly returning rather shoddy, inexpensive fur sporrans with little to no workmanship that I bought off ebay, losing shipping money each and every time. Decided to save money by buying a dress sporran that will last past my lifetime....

[highlandtide]

Hank, I must disagree with your position that there is no real need to advertise the prestigious L&M brand, it gives instant credibility and assurance of quality, which goes a long way to help someone justify the purchase of a big-ticket accessory.

I stand corrected. I guess what I meant was that no one else who is selling them ever says they are L&M and most people dont even know who that is. For the well versed, though, you are correct.