Quote Originally Posted by arrogcow View Post
Ok, kilts are worth every penny.
Sporrans too.

But, can someone tell me why kilt jackets are so much? A regular tweed jacket can be purchased for less than half of a kilt cut tweed jacket, and uses more material. What's up with that?

Adam
Part of the whole "expensive" problem...kilts, jackets, sporrans...the whole shebang.... is the weak $ and the strong £ and €. The dollar went down almost 30%...add cross Atlantic shipping expenses and import duties and the nightmare is complete (for those in the USA).

No kiltmaker or shop to blame.

When I buy a Prince Charlie jacket (example) from Lochcarron I pay €250...that's $337,50, but for us it "feels" like $250...or even less.
No import duties within the EC and low(er) P&P rates.

This is essential for the whole discussion I think and explains why "we in Europe" don't think kilts and related stuff is over expensive, while "you in the USA" fall off your chair when you hear what you have to pay.
We're not snobs...it's just cheaper for us...30+%.