Tartan Gift Shop closing

[thescot]

What can be done? Many of us here spend hours talking about how to beat the high cost of a proper tank, so I suspect it's not only the Royal Mile Gold Brothers but each of us who purchase less expensive items which we know are produced in low-cost labor countries.

I'm not touting any change of attitude or practices--not being political in any way--just suggesting that, as mentioned earlier, in a global market, our practices are truly global in their effect. Many of us--and I am gulity as well--lament the passing of mom and pop businesses and then shop at Walmart.

I am truly sorry to see such an old business passing away. And it is NOT good news. What can be done is for a bunch of folks to order handmade kilts from them. If it's not too late.

[Clockwork John]

What can be done? Many of us here spend hours talking about how to beat the high cost of a proper tank, so I suspect it's not only the Royal Mile Gold Brothers but each of us who purchase less expensive items which we know are produced in low-cost labor countries.

I'm not touting any change of attitude or practices--not being political in any way--just suggesting that, as mentioned earlier, in a global market, our practices are truly global in their effect. Many of us--and I am gulity as well--lament the passing of mom and pop businesses and then shop at Walmart.

I like the Walmart analogy. It's by far the best comparison I've heard. I myself am guilty of this one.

I am truly sorry to see such an old business passing away. And it is NOT good news. What can be done is for a bunch of folks to order handmade kilts from them. If it's not too late.

I'm not trying to be argumentative, but we've had this discussion over and over. Not all of us can afford hand made, custom tailored kilts. I own three cheap synthetic kilts, two of which were actually purchased at one of the Gold brother's stores. I know they are not "the real deal," and I wish I could have bought a tank, but at least I have kilts to wear. Would it have been better to not buy a kilt at all?

I wish more used/surplus kilts showed up. I got a great deal on a used Canadian military kilt. This would be a comromise for those of us that can't afford a custom kilt, but don't want a knock off either.

It is truly a shame to see such an old business pass on. It's not just the store, it's the people. I have watched huge chain stores drive many small businesses out in my home town, and I've lost touch with many people I used to see on a regular basis because I would frequent their shops. It is truly a shame.

[JButch]

Is his website business staying open? If memory serves he has website business and two shops? IS he closing everything?

[McFarkus]

I'm not touting any change of attitude or practices--not being political in any way--just suggesting that, as mentioned earlier, in a global market, our practices are truly global in their effect. Many of us--and I am gulity as well--lament the passing of mom and pop businesses and then shop at Walmart.

Following the documentary on Walmart, I've stopped shopping there and at Sam's Club. I try, when possible to patronized independent local merchants rather than chain stores. Not always easy.

[RockyR]

Following the documentary on Walmart, I've stopped shopping there and at Sam's Club. I try, when possible to patronized independent local merchants rather than chain stores. Not always easy.

Is standing by you beliefs always easy? No. Is it worth it? Yes.

I haven't spent a dime in Walmart in 5 years. I shop local 90% of the time (if I can't find it local, I try to buy it online from a repuatable "smaller" store).