Kilt wars in Scotland

[Galician]

It seems that Pakistan is not the only Asian country in the kiltmaking business now. I wonder if it held any advantage over China by being part of the Commonwealth (assuming that it is).

[Arlen]

*Sighs*
I have 2 PV kilts. I like them. I am happy with them and I knew what I was getting myself in for when I bought them. Buuuut, for the price they are good quality.
One of them is a Gold brothers kilt and I happy wear it out amongst friends with tanks when I'd rather keep my wool kilts at home.

That said, I think the Gold brothers realllllllly need to draw the line somewhere.
Affordable kilts and tourist kilts are one thing, but this goes so far beyond any of that.

[seanboy]

does someone want to actually do something about this, I live in glasgow so unfortunately I am unable to do anything. If there are any xmarkers in edinburgh could you please REQUEST DELETED. ?

[Galician]

*Sighs* I have 2 PV kilts. I like them. I am happy with them and I knew what I was getting myself in for when I bought them. Buuuut, for the price they are good quality.

Arlen,

Are they really PV or acrylic?

[Kid Cossack]

does someone want to actually do something about this, I live in glasgow so unfortunately I am unable to do anything. If there are any xmarkers in edinburgh could you please REQUEST DELETED. ?

It's a MARKET, folks. Merchants bet that they can supply a need, or a want. If they're wrong, they lose money. If they're right, they make money.

Instead of hooliganism, it would be better if traditional kiltmakers voluntarily associated to have a "higher standard" of kiltmaking. Although I guess we couldn't call it the "Gold standard" . . . .

[Panache]

does someone want to actually do something about this, I live in glasgow so unfortunately I am unable to do anything. If there are any xmarkers in edinburgh could you please REQUEST DELETED. ?

seanboy,

Regardless if you are serious or joking that comment is out of line and not worthy of our forum.

Do you follow the threads that you respond to?

Here's a post that you should have read in response to one of yours:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...5&postcount=51

If your purpose here is merely to stir up trouble then it is time that you move on.

I will PM you this message as well.

Respectfully

Jamie

[McFarkus]

...and think of it...if the Gold Bros are selling those kilts for 20 pounds, they must still be making a profit on them...just how cheap are they?
AA

Another comment in the thread below the article answers that questions:

I used to work in a kilt shop, and they were flooded by emails from Pakistani firms offering their 'kilts' (read cheap skirts!) for about £3 per piece wholesale. Yes, three quid each. And the Gold Brothers buy them in such bulk to fleece tourists with they probably get them cheaper still.

[ncof300d]

It is likely the same as anything else. We all like it when we can find something 'cheaper', however, at some point a line is crossed and what you get is not worth it. There is a lot of material and energy wasted on 'cheap' products.

For example I much prefer to drive an older Mercedes that holds up well and has new parts available decades after it build rather than purchase a new car that after seven years will have little news parts available besides typical maintenance items.

[GreenDragon]

Meh, i'll stick with SWK.

[gseven1]

A very interesting article. Being a person who tries hard to find a positive in all aspects of life, about the only thing I came up with is that it gives people who may be interested in exploring a kilted life an opportunity to enter this wonderful world at an "affordable" price. Hopefully they will then gain a little more education and will move up in the world.