Full Kit for sale on Ebay

**fluter** · 8th January 09, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Jdot84

I believe that is a good idea! I my self am a budget kiltie but the old adage you get what you pay for applies here!

Don't forget there is a sale on jackets at USAK through this Saturday, 10 January... Nice price on a PC, and "yes, you read that correctly" for a black Argyll with vest.

**Derek Conley** · 8th January 09, 04:58 PM

Interesting. Generally I feel that if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

I'm not speaking from experience with this seller, of course.

But... just seems suspicious. How can the price be so low?

**English Bloke** · 8th January 09, 05:38 PM

I posted a review of an Argyll I bought from this very chap... here

There are also good tips from other members on the linked thread above, on how to maximise your purchase.

Quick Rundown but bear in mind it's an Argyll (Crail as it turns out) not a PC.

Material quality - Good.
Tailoring - Not great.
Cost - Cheapest on the net at the time.
Appearance straight out the box - Err... cheapest on the net.
Shipping - Expensive but compensated by lower purchase price.
Overall - Reasonable starter jacket, provides good flexibility but needs a bit of tweaking (in my opinion).

Would I buy from this trader again? - Probably not. I think investing a bit more money in a better quality product would be advisable.

The problem I have is, if I want one, I must have it NOW and I'm a sucker for an apparent bargin... I'm learning to pace myself as my kilted experience grows. I've tried to be fair in my summary above but all in all I was disappointed with the Jacket.

**BroosterB1** · 8th January 09, 06:49 PM

Ok, boy am I gonna catch it for this one, but......

It all depends upon what you are trying to do, with the clothes. If your busy social schedule has you invited to one affair after another, then you probably should invest in the full strength God's honest Scottish woven, Scottish Tailored real McCoy. Spend the money and enjoy it for years to come.

If on the other hand, you are not exactly sure how many times you might wear the item, or if you will ever wear it besides a once a year trip to the opera or a Burns night, then it seems foolish to spend that kind of money on what my better half calls a passing obsession.

One of the things I learned in several years of theater is nothing is what it seems, and anything can be made to look like something it's not. John's jacket is a good example of this, he's made a silk (or least a silken) purse out of what at first would seem to be a sows ear.

In my case, the PC is a tool for a new business. That's why I bought it. Like any tool, there are more expensive ones and less expensive ones. I bought one that I felt I could reasonably afford to to the job for which it is intended. Should I have chosen wisely, then there will be more purchases in the future, of even better quality tools. On the other hand if I have made the wrong assumption, and it does not do what I anticipate, then I have a acceptable ensemble for the rare opera or Burns night.

I ask, where is the greater glory, in a ensemble of the highest quality paid for with hard garnered wages, that hangs in the closet unworn, or the lower quality garment that is retired from use after doing its intended purpose?

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**Kilted Rogue** · 8th January 09, 06:58 PM

A very interesting analog. I plan to trade in my suits for a Kilt Suit for the odd wedding and funeral or fancy night out to dinner. As English Bloke said and i share this problem we are both suckers for a quick cheep Fix. My wife as well would call it a "passing obsession". So o have decided to wait, maybe get a jacked modified and save for the fancy Tweed Kilt suit i see at USA Kilts, and in the process maybe get a shadow tartan from SWK,

that should keep me happy for a wee bit

thanks for all the input and advice

Billy

**English Bloke** · 8th January 09, 07:21 PM

A great post Brooster! My sentiments exactly... I used to work in IT (yawn) which on occasion involved a bit of shop fitting. When I was cableing, the real joiners used to laugh when I pulled out my 2ft long, pump action "Yankee" screwdriver when they had all moved onto power tools. Still managed to get all my screws in though.

And Kilted Rogue, I'm glad you are decided.

**BroosterB1** · 8th January 09, 07:36 PM

Ah, but just until another tasty tidbit drifts by in the cybernetic current, then he shall have to arise from the the abysmal depths of kilt mollification to strike at the pesky fly of ........http://www.burnetts-struth.com/index...iaka2atiem7qp2 the Ancient MacKay Casual Kilt looks tempting, no?

Ah yes, the rabbit hole has become a warren.......

**sathor** · 8th January 09, 07:40 PM

I think usakilts has some good prices, but they are not the tailor made ones.

**Phogfan86** · 8th January 09, 07:44 PM

"...then it seems foolish to spend that kind of money on what my better half calls a passing obsession..."

Are we married to the same woman?

**Kilted Rogue** · 8th January 09, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by Phogfan86

"...then it seems foolish to spend that kind of money on what my better half calls a passing obsession..."

Are we married to the same woman?

the odds are staggering, i am in South Carolina and your out in Kansas. Lets just say they are probly cut from the same cloth or you and i have a wee bit in common..