My new Ross Hunting muted kilt arrived today and I went down to pick it up at the shoppe. Beautiful tartan with a delightful fit that makes me very happy. Here are a few pics of the kilt while hanging up. I'll be wearing it for the first time out on Saturday and will take some shots then.
What was a bit more amazing was the price. Not what I paid,which was $310. That is a HUGE amount for me and I had to save and sell stuff for ages to get it. But the folks at the place I bought it from accidentally attached the purchase order to the receipt of mine. I didn't notice till I got home and there it was. The place paid half that to the vendor from Scotland. Wow. That is a HUGE markup! I'm all for profits but this makes me glad I don't buy special made kilts like this often. Don't get me wrong,as I'm not complaining that they made that much. I love the kilt. But I was curious how much markup and margin is made on kilts. My other two Black Watch kilts are 8 yd and cost $45 with a very fine result although they are from Pakistan and not custom. This Ross was a 5 yd in wool. Big difference in them,yes.
I wonder what the usual amount is. Not asking for disclosure but just curious.
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