Why a kilt costs what it does...a re-re-re-hash

[bricelythgoe]

I am kind of done replying here. I made my point. Besides for the most part you are just rehashing what you have already told except in a lot longer form.

Again like I said, I have a hard time saying something MUST be expensive. That was all I was getting at. I understand why many kilts are very expensive (yes, 400 dollars is expensive to me, but not everyone). As long as there are people that really believe they are getting A LOT more for their money on a more expensive kilt and are willing to spend their own money for that kilt, I have no problem with that at all (I believe this thread is proof that there are quite a few people like that). Let the free market rule.

[Rob Wright]

Again like I said, I have a hard time saying something MUST be expensive. That was all I was getting at.

The exceptions in my book are custom made items. Especially custom made items to ones design or specifications. Some custom items can be inexpensive, abundance of materials needed, limited amount of time needed to complete etc.

Most kilts do fall in the custom item bracket. Sewn to an individual's measurements, is the tartan ordered in stock or a rarer tartan that needs to be weaved? What style of pleating is the kilt going to be in? Due to these factors, my tanks have cost $525 to $595 US. Three of my tartans are of the rare variety and are not stocked to the extent of others.

I expect to pay more for something rarer. Less demand means less in stock which entails higher costs to produce, therefor increasing the price.


To me the mantra of cheaper and better cannot be completely applied to items that are rare, unique, and/or one of a kind.

Rob

[bricelythgoe]

To me the mantra of cheaper and better cannot be completely applied to items that are rare, unique, and/or one of a kind.

Rob

Italics added by me. I completely agree!