Freelander Sporrans and Freedom Kilts

**Tattoo Bradley** · 21st November 06, 04:30 PM

Congratulations on the new venture. But, I must say I'm dissapointed about the hefty price increase. I had been watching that tan leather with the three antler tips for some time on the freelander site. I remember it being $130 USD and that was WITH shipping. I'm sure they're worth every penny. But, ouch.

**starbkjrus** · 21st November 06, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Tattoobradley

Congratulations on the new venture. But, I must say I'm dissapointed about the hefty price increase. I had been watching that tan leather with the three antler tips for some time on the freelander site. I remember it being $130 USD and that was WITH shipping. I'm sure they're worth every penny. But, ouch.

Umm .....well... Congratulations to a business deal gone good. However as much as I want another Freelander sporran to match the one I have (only in brown) I have to say that I WILL NOT be paying the new price. There are some things that should not be shoved into the CAPITALISM takes all mentality of North America.

Hmmmm. I'm depressed.

Sorry guys. Won't happen.

**The Wizard of BC** · 21st November 06, 05:54 PM

I have just had another talk with David to clarify the prices I quoted.

It seems I have made an error.

The price for the base sporran, (with the antler) is correctly $155.00us
The price for the sporran with the pewter detail is correctly $175.00us

The corrected prices will include shipping to anywhere in N. America via regular postal service.

My appoligies for the confusion folks. David sets the price of his work. I am simply adjusting my price to reflect the price on his Website. The price will be the same whether you order from him or me.

Guys, no one is trying to rip anyone off here. David and Sten make what I believe is the best sporran available anywhere. Occasionally a manufacturer must raise his prices to reflect increased overhead costs.
This is all that you are seeing here.

By David shipping many sporrans at once to me (and therefore saving also on duties and taxes) we hope we can hold down the end costs

**Mike1** · 21st November 06, 06:24 PM

When I purchased my Freelander, back in early 2005, I think I had somewhere around $147 USD in the total price, with shipping. And now the price is $155? What are we talking here, 5-6% in well over a year's time?

Maybe we should look at the percentage of increase for gasoline, natural gas or groceries, for that same time. Mid-winter, last winter, my heating expenses doubled.

I sell a valve train product manufactured from titanium. Titanium pricing has increased over 94%, since August 2005. And that is when I am lucky enough to be able to get my hands on it. It's about the same as Kevlar, the increased price really doesn't mean much, because it is nearly impossible to buy any of it. Between the aviation industry and the Defense Department, I'm being held hostage.

Funny thing about how the price of raw materials keeps increasing, along with everything else, yet the manufacturer is expected to eat it.

My suggestion, for those that want to purchase a Freelander from Freedom Kilts, is to buy as soon as possible. If you wait, Steve is going to grow attached to them and won't want to sell.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 21st November 06, 06:26 PM

Another thing to consider is that Steve is giving his price in US dollars (hey, aren't you in Canada, there???), and we also have to deal with currency exchange. The US dollar isn't doing so hot. I know in the past few years I've had to raise the prices on a lot of things I import from the UK, not because they are costing me any more (in British pounds) but simply because one dollar doesn't equal as many pounds as it once did, and I had to readjust the US cost accordingly.

I assume the same thing would apply in this case.
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**The Wizard of BC** · 21st November 06, 06:44 PM

Yes, I'm now living in Canada and I normally use Canadian Dollars for all my prices.

But David will be using US Dollars on his website, so will I.

Just be lucky David doesn't charge in Kroner.

To buy one of his sporrans in Norway it will set you back a whopping 1,015.73