Anyone have experience with Islay-kilts.com?

[Clockwork]

Hello all,

I was recently searching around for a specific sporran that I've been interested in buying, in hopes of finding a good competitive price. During my search, I came across this site called Islay-kilts.com, and it had an unbeatable price listed for this particular sporran. The sporran in question is the Adhamh Hunting Sporran by L&M, and the sporran pictured is clearly the one made by L&M, although it's not listed as such.

http://islay-kilts.com/detail.php?live=24-19-0-275

The thing is, even if it was on clearance, $195.00 (US) for any L&M hunting sporran seems too good to be true, and I fear that may be the case. I noticed they had quite a few sporrans listed for $0.00, which seems awfully strange. Maybe they're sold out?

So, I come to you ladies and gentlemen, and ask if any of you have had any experience with this company. Any input is much appreciated

-Jake

[cable scot]

Looks like Clansman Knitwear has a new name to me.Unless Vallejo Ca. has a new Highland shop, I have been away for a time so it could be.The Nor Cal Rabble mite know.

[Big Mikey]

Suggest you do a search on the forum as to Clansman Knitwear prior to ordering.

[Kent Frazier]

Clansman Knitwear and Islay Kilts have the same address in Vallejo.

[Steve Ashton]

Why don't you contact L&M Highland Outfitters direct. You would be buying the same sporran, from the same company, for the same price, as any re-seller. And not have to deal with the markup of another step in retail ladder.

Heather and Grant are great to work with. They are members here.

[Clockwork]

Oh wow, I'm glad my suspicions lead me to seek advice from those with more experience Clansman Knitwear/Ralph is clearly best avoided. Thank you so much for your replies, and good eye on catching that address. Even if I had known about CK, I probably wouldn't have thought to check the addresses.

Why don't you contact L&M Highland Outfitters direct. You would be buying the same sporran, from the same company, for the same price, as any re-seller. And not have to deal with the markup of another step in retail ladder.

Heather and Grant are great to work with. They are members here.

Steve, I didn't know contacting them directly was an option - I was under the impression that their products could only be bought through dealers. Had I known that, I would have done my last order that way. I had ordered from the Scottish Trading Company and I honestly cannot complain about them; they replied to each of my emails in less than one day and were very friendly, and offered a slightly better price than other sites. It's coming up on week 4 now from the time of placing my order and just received confirmation today that my order shipped via USPS. I'm sure it would have been shipped sooner had this particular L&M sporran not had to be made at the time of ordering (apparently it was not in stock at either STC or L&M itself; I suppose the black/brass combination is not of particularly high demand). I digress; I would have ordered directly from L&M simply for the sake of getting the best price possible. But, my experience with STC has been good and I'm okay with giving them my business in this case

Cheers,
-Jake