Quote Originally Posted by bricekolob View Post

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