The Frugal Corner

**mexpiper** · 29th August 07, 06:36 PM

I had ordered mine on the 7th of August. Noticed a comment (on Xmarks) that they would be doing a ship out on the 17th. So I decided that I would give them another week to see if it comes in. As of Monday the 27th I had still not received it. So I emailed Mark, that morning and by the late afternoon he responded and apologized, but did not say when he is going to ship it out. So now at this point i am satisfied. BUT THE JONESING CONTINUES!!!!

I hope to get it soon!

I agree that Stillwater turn around time is about 4 days.. (LOL) if he is busy. I hopefully will give Frugal the benefit of the doubt... But i have some friends who want to order from them, I told them to wait to see how my 'situation' comes out before they order.

**Casper** · 30th August 07, 12:23 PM

One thing to keep in mind, though, is that:

a) Stillwater is established and maintains an inventory, while the other is new but offers a wider variety of tartans.
b) Stillwater's site also only allows you to order items currently in stock. I, for one, have been watching their site for the past month waiting for them to get a SWK standard Black Stewart in a 36" waist... it hasn't been available, so I couldn't order. With FC, you could order, but would be waiting until it came in.

Really, the 2 more or less get their stuff from the same places. One, you can't order or pay until its in stock. The other, you CAN order and pay, but may have to wait.

The only thing it really comes down to is communication, and some people's instant-gratification expectations.