Calling All Clan Chattan Members!!!

**Chas** · 16th April 13, 01:46 AM

I freely admit that I don't understand the exchange rate and what things cost in the States, but I would have thought that $1,249.99 as a starting bid was too high, for what amounts to second-hand.

Regards

Chas

**TheOfficialBren** · 16th April 13, 02:33 AM

Chas, the exchange rate is about $1.54 to every £1.

Yes, that was priced WAY TOO HIGH out of any reasonable budget. Too bad. It looks like it might fit me...we Shaws were charter members of the Clan Chattan Confederation.

**creagdhubh** · 16th April 13, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

I freely admit that I don't understand the exchange rate and what things cost in the States, but I would have thought that $1,249.99 as a starting bid was too high, for what amounts to second-hand.

Regards

Chas

I agree. Wishful thinking on the seller's part.

**Cygnus** · 16th April 13, 07:50 AM

The kilt measurement says "when doubled", which might be misleading as a kilt is worn, essentially, folded into thirds with the front aprons overlapping.

I'm betting, based on the jacket measurement, that the kilt waist would be something in the ballpark of a 37-38.

Still, quite pricey for used items, though the tartan does appear to be Chattan modern, which is, as far as I know, only available as a custom weave these days.

**creagdhubh** · 16th April 13, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Cygnus

Still, quite pricey for used items, though the tartan does appear to be Chattan modern, which is, as far as I know, only available as a custom weave these days.

Quite right, mate.

**fluter** · 16th April 13, 08:44 AM

Seconding Cygnus' calculation about the waist---I figured 38", but it all depends on the "splits". The seller should have buckled it and measured across.