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    Quote Originally Posted by Mowgli View Post
    I had Turpin of Thorfinn Sporrans make me a day sporran to order this summer. It was kind of experimental in that he tried out some new ideas. It was just what I wanted and worked great. I teamed it up with a R-Kilt braided sporran belt. Early last week, I was standing in my office at work and the sporran fell off me. It turns out the little strap that the sporran belt attaches to came unstitched. The gusset that the strap runs through was coming undone too.

    I PM'ed Turpin and he said to return it. I sent it out from Oregon last Thursday, priority mail to Thorfinn Sporran's international headquarters in Roswell, Georgia.

    Upon returning home from work today, I spied the box I had sent the sporran off in. (I also know Turpin is in Las Vegas even as we speak). I opened the box and Turpin had made a new little strap out much heavier leather and two beefy d-rings. He also re-stitched the gusset at the top and added a second row of stitching.

    So in one weeks time I mailed it, he received it, repaired and returned it. That ladies and gentlemen, is outstanding service.

    Now here's the kicker. In the box Turpin included a few business cards, a note and a $10 bill to cover my shipping. This is above and beyond the call and that's why I'm writing this.

    If you want a quality product that the maker stands behind, look no farther than Thorfinn Sporrans.

    Thank you Turpin.


    Dale
    Thanks Dale, and I appreciated being able to see how things have held up so I can make needed modifications to improve durability.

    I'm amazed it arrived so quickly - I only sent it out tuesday IIRC. Gotta love the USPS. and BTW, I'll be in Vegas next week. (I hope that doesn't make the service seem less miraculous).

    Anyone in Vegas up for a kilt nite? Nine Fine Irish Gentlemen is the venue I've heard of.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan Ross View Post
    Awsome story. Turpin sounds like quite a guy... I'll have to look him up at the Stone Mountain Games.
    I'll be at the Gordon tent, Ryan. Also at Blairsville, Grandfather, and Loch Hartwell. I hope we can get together sooner for some Great SEKS, but things are quiet since we all pooped out on Tartan Day and left Gilmore holding the bag (For which I still fell bad, Gill).
    Last edited by turpin; 24th April 08 at 08:49 PM.
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