Is there an Economist in the house?: The economic impact of Xmarks

[dfmacliam]

My purchases have been more out of country for me, two kilts, by two different kiltmakers (both members of the forum), both in Canada. From England, I have a sporran, shooting socks, kilt hose, garters, and the dreaded flat cap. Ireland, grandfather shirts, semi bestoke, caubeen, and a couple rugby shirts.

I have bought a bit from the States, of course from members of the forum...

But if it wasn't for this site, I probably would not be looking for my clothing items worldwide, and what I do have, is right and proper... It has opened my eyes to other options, and places to get the things that I like and want, instead of making do.

I found this forum not really knowing much about kilts, other than knowing it was a connection for me to my past... It helped shaped my opinions about how I should present myself, and surprised myself by learning I had more traditional tastes, but with my own twist(well not just mine... But I just like my box pleats, for style and comfort).

So yes, my money is spent well because of the site, world wide.

[ziggy]

I personally found scotweb and ordered from them previous to this forum, and I do not regret that in the least! I did however discover, among other MacIssac Kilts in Cape Breton Canada and after a short discussion with a kiltmake there over the phone, they will be getting some of my business.

Honestly, this site is a goldmine for kilters, information, good time and a sense of comradery

[Stratherrick]

I have very limited funds so can't buy anything at the moment. But, I told quite a few folks at The Gathering about us.

I trust they'll be the next big spenders.

Word of mouth, it's priceless!

Slainte

Bruce

[Tim Little]

Hmm....

Thinking aloud:

I wonder if the site sponsors have good data on which of their clients was referred via X Marks, and how that level of spending has fluctuated -- particularly relative to non-X Marks referrals -- over the past "X" months. The data could be a bit skewed, tho, as X Markers might represent a disproportionate percentage of our sponsors' clientelle relative to non-sponsor vendors.

Of course, we could also go the other way and get a tally of who spent how much at various vendors over the past ___ months, but that doesn't present us with much comparative data relative to non-X Markers.

Not a particularly scientific study in either case, but could be quite interesting nonetheless....

[kevinkinney]

Good points Jamie, et all...

I have and Aunt, an excellent gal, and a personal hero of mine who once paid my spouse and I the highest of compliments. Her words were along this line:

"I'm impressed by how I see you two, and many of your generation living. You're doing you best to fix the problems that our generation caused."

Implied in that from the remainder of the conversation was here belief that folks were beginning to value real value in their personal, business, and commercial interactions. I see all the above in the threads on this forum.

Bravo,

Kevin

[Pleater]

Well I supose there has to be the exception that proves the rule - I can't actually remember the last time I bought clothing of any kind - and I only spend a hundred pounds or so for two pieces of tartan the last time I bought cloth, which was last year.

Oh - I did rather go over the top and spent 13 pounds on sock yarn earlier this year, but other than that, nothing.

I fear that I am more likely to cause economic downturns by my lifestyle.

When I want a garment, I go to my stash and find the required materials, then set to amd make it.

Until required, the stash is adding to the insulating qualities of the walls and roof, so reducing our heating bills.

I supose that by not spending our money but letting it remain in various bank accounts I have been making money available for financial organisations to lend out, - - though that might not have been a good idea, with hindsight.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: