Well, it's lovely to have this place back. Used to post a bit bitd, never particularly prolific but bought and sold a few things and learned lots.

Have been lurking since the re-emergence and it's good to see some old names back (if in new guises).

Anyway, inspired by a post on the bd, shetland, cords thread (I forget by who), I searched for and bought a couple of shets from Skipper's Mill.

The verdict: very impressed - firstly they came in 2 days despite no delivery charge; saddle shoulder, slim but not skinny fit, lovely feel. Only gripe is that the neck is a tiny bit high/tight.

Compared against others on the market they are great value at £99 apiece. I have shetlands from Brooks Bros, J Press, Harley, Drakes and The Croft House, and these beat most of those. Only one to compare is my vintage Brooks. Would definitely recommend. 31 colours to choose from too.

Just dont buy them all as I want to go back for more when I have more cash.