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    Suck It Up, Dude!

    Cheap is never cheerful. Why waste $70 on a sporran if you aren't 100% convinced, up front, that it's exactly what you need and want? You are far, far, better off in the long run to own a proper quality dress sporran that you will be proud to wear, as opposed to buying one that up front you have second thoughts about before you've even handed over the cash.

    Just as the dress Argyle jacket is the most versatile jacket you can own, the best sporran -- for exactly the same reasons -- is the traditional full mask muskrat sporran. It can be worn with any mode of day time attire as well as with black tie in the evenings. Sure, it costs more; but, unless you spill paint on it, it'll last you a lifetime without regrets.
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    Gotta love the Family Pet Sporran here

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dale-of-Cedars View Post
    Gotta love the Family Pet Sporran here
    That's really creepy... and really funny...

    And you'd get arrested anyway! lol

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    Lightbulb

    I got a nice fur sporran for about 40 bucks from Stillwater Kilts a while ago, I think it's been a good value. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...sporran-49811/
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dale-of-Cedars View Post
    Gotta love the Family Pet Sporran here
    That's hystarical!

    As to the OP, I would not spend that $70--instead spend a bit more and get something you will enjoy. In this case, you are wise to realize you will get what you pay for. I would rather have 1 decent sporran than a closet full of cheaper ones that I don't like.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spartan Tartan View Post
    As to the OP, I would not spend that $70--instead spend a bit more and get something you will enjoy. In this case, you are wise to realize you will get what you pay for. I would rather have 1 decent sporran than a closet full of cheaper ones that I don't like.
    This really is the best advice. Just imagine having a sporran (or anything) that, every time you put it on you think "I really don't like that." Instant gratification is only instant. Disappointment can last a lot longer.

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    Fur and the lady...

    If you're considering a full mask sporran, I'd also advise consulting with your significant other. My wife is rather indifferent to what I wear...but she has stated very clearly that I will never bring a full mask sporran into our house. I don't think she's opposed to hurting the poor animals...but it's more an issue of the weirdness of wearing a face "down there." She thinks it's creepy. I like full mask sporrans just fine...but out of respect for her, I will not ever consider buying or wearing one.

    Just some personal experience to share/food for thought...may or may not apply to you or others that read this post.
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    My situation exactly, longhuntr74. She approves of the red fox sporran I'm getting, but full mask anything is out.
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    tkdog,

    You do get what you pay for. I also recommend the full mask, or head-on sporran. They have the versatility to be worn with many modes of dress. I also second Scott's choice in muskrat, of which I would suggest brown, which has a nicer natural colour rather than the dyed black version. The muskrats smaller size lends it to be more understated in the correct way for traditional Scottish attire, without underplaying in that monochrome/bare-bones approach many tend to take here in North America. Good luck in finding the right sporran for you.

    And as to the many here which have to check with their wives or children before buying a fur sporran of any kind, you are in a situation which I can not fathom. I can tell you that my wife has never checked with me before buying a purse, except other than checking to see if we had the money for it. So I can't imagine checking with her before I purchase a sporran to see if it passed her sensibilities. Just as she should know which purse or handbag goes with what outfit, I should be the one who knows what goes correctly with Scottish attire, and that should be my only consideration. Just my small piece of advise, which may not work for everyone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by longhuntr74 View Post
    "I don't think she's opposed to hurting the poor animals...but it's more an issue of the weirdness of wearing a face "down there." She thinks it's creepy."
    Why am I thinking about a small digital audio recorder (or someone's smart-phone ringtone) tucked into a full-face sporran playing animal sounds: <whuff-whuff> <grrrr>

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