FYI: Gordon nicholson ex-hire sale

**SF Jeff** · 23rd June 25, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

I've often had jackets and kilts arrive from the UK just put in a plastic bag.

Same here. An Argyll jacket stuffed (not even rolled) into a thin plastic bag (think 4 gal trash bag) and shipped from Scotland. Got here just fine with no damage and the shipping was free, so I can't complain.

Regarding Nicholson, I had a different experience. After this thread first appeared, I went to their website and browsed the used hire items. I emailed them with some questions about sizing on a few jackets and vests. The initial response took about a week and had the "sorry we're very busy now" line, but with that email and a few follow ups, they were very responsive and answered every question I had, even measuring a few items and sending me the exact measurements, overall condition and their opinion on what would fit me and what wouldn't. In the end I didn't buy anything, but i thought the customer service was very good.

BTW they are next door to, and either own or are invested in, Kilberry bagpipes. They make custom tartan bag covers if black velvet doesn't appeal to you.

**OC Richard** · 28th June 25, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by SF Jeff

BTW they are next door to, and either own or are invested in, Kilberry bagpipes. They make custom tartan bag covers if black velvet doesn't appeal to you.

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