Well, my sporran arrived today. Don is a gentleman, a craftsman and an artisan, and my Arctic fox has a lot of life in it

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Don is a taxidermist first and a sporran-maker second, but that doesn't mean that there's anything wrong with the sporran.

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Don was very easy to work with. Now, he wasn't quick, but as somebody said here on XMarks, you can have any two of quality, price, and speed. I chose quality and price, and was not disappointed.

The sporran is very comfortable to wear. The back is not a rigid 'board' so it doesn't dig into my thighs when I go up the stairs or for that matter, just walk around. The pouch is unusually large inside without bulging on the outside. Don't know how he did that!

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Don communicated with me at each step of the work (which he does on weekends) so I knew how he was doing (and got more and more excited). He was very apologetic when there were delays - unnecessarily so - and pleasant and good-humoured to work with.

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The sporran was well-packed and made it through the mails with no issues whatever.

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To say that I was delighted with my new fluffy friend would be just barely the fact.

I hope that Don's relationship with XMarks will be productive for him and for our members. He deserves serious consideration.

Wow, that's a rare beauty. Well commissioned. Fantastic work. Thanks for posting.

First, thank you Father Bill for being my first customer on X Marks, and for all of the kind words. Over this period we have exchanged quite a few emails, and developed a strong friendship! X Marks is great, eh? Anyway, thanks again, and to all, have a great day! Take care,

Don Smith

Don, the timing was perfect. I have always loved, and was seriously considering an Arctic Fox, so when I saw that you could do one for me... Jackpot!