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BB would love one of your beanies, and as the profits go to the poaching funds why aren't they sold in the parks?

Hi LL, Lots of reasons.
The parks' shops are privatised and need to be profitable, so they would have to add on their cut.
I get the kit made here in CT and as much as I love to transport it to Kruger and other parks myself, it is not practical, although a few years ago, before official sanction, I had stock at Tshokwane & Nkuhlu, as I knew the concessionary. I tried with Kgalagadi without success.
I also bear any losses made on unsold articles, and if I sent stuff to a shop, that would pass on to them.
I have (gladly) agreed to donate 25% of the proceeds of all articles sold to VHR, to whom payment is made locally and they reinburse me.
For overseas we find a way.

If anyone else would like beanies, scarves, caps, please pm me.