Also I have a hard time buying things that are made out of animals that are killed for the sake of their skin/fur (do people eat alligator?) I know I'm such a hypocrite carrying around leather, but I tell myself that, hopefully, the whole cow is used, not just for it's skin.
I do this same thing...justifying leather, but vehemently opposed to fur. I actually have eaten alligator (it's not that great), but I think $200 for this sliver of keychain is a bit over the top for me. But I am sure people will line up to buy it...just like the mink keyfob a while back.