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3rd September 06, 11:25 AM
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heritage of Scotland is have a 20% sale
Im looking at getting a 5 Yard Kilt by John Morrison off the site. Does anyone know this kilt maker? The total cost is about $240 usd. Any suggestions? Good deal? thanks guys,
Bill
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3rd September 06, 01:16 PM
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 Originally Posted by keepoffgrass
Im looking at getting a 5 Yard Kilt by John Morrison off the site. Does anyone know this kilt maker? The total cost is about $240 usd. Any suggestions? Good deal? thanks guys,
Bill
I bought a cheap Ebay kilt from them. I'm happy enough with it, considering what I paid.
Virtus Ad Aethera Tendit
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3rd September 06, 01:32 PM
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I bought my first kilt from them. It's a five yarder... not too bad I suppose for the cost. I've read some bad reviews here on them though.
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3rd September 06, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by keepoffgrass
Im looking at getting a 5 Yard Kilt by John Morrison off the site. Does anyone know this kilt maker? The total cost is about $240 usd. Any suggestions? Good deal? thanks guys,
Bill
Unless you are against polyviscose, for the same money you could get a semi-trad from USA kilts. Hamish got one and raved about the fit, quality, and feel of the cloth. I believe he said his actually came to 6 yards. That may be my next kilt.
Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)
Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.
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3rd September 06, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by keepoffgrass
Im looking at getting a 5 Yard Kilt by John Morrison off the site. Does anyone know this kilt maker? The total cost is about $240 usd. Any suggestions? Good deal? thanks guys,
Bill
'John Morrison' used to be a reliable kilt maker in Edinburgh BUT, his business was sold a few years ago to the notorious Gold Brothers who have five (I think) tourist-trap type shops on or close to Edinburgh's Royal Mile - 'Heritage of Scotland' being one of them! I have visited these shops more than once and, as I have stated several times here and elsewhere, I would never buy from them!
PLEASE, always remember that you get what you pay for in this life, and sometimes you get rather less than you pay for. You have been warned!
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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3rd September 06, 05:09 PM
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I'm sorry Hamish, but you are painting with an terribly wide brush. The store fronts sell somthing at every price point. Obviously there is a lot of tourist clap included, but look where they are located.
The JM Kilt is very nice, especially considering the price. The kilt making is sourced out to some very good makers. They do a huge volume and get good prices from the mills and their craftsmen. Mine is a Locharran.
Email communication is hit and miss, depends on who you deal with. Phone calls are handled professionally. As with any purchase, keep notes when you talk with someone. Make sure all deatails are confirmed by email. Enjoy.
David
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3rd September 06, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by David Thornton
I'm sorry Hamish, but you are painting with an terribly wide brush. The store fronts sell somthing at every price point. Obviously there is a lot of tourist clap included, but look where they are located.
The JM Kilt is very nice, especially considering the price. The kilt making is sourced out to some very good makers. They do a huge volume and get good prices from the mills and their craftsmen. Mine is a Locharran.
Email communication is hit and miss, depends on who you deal with. Phone calls are handled professionally. As with any purchase, keep notes when you talk with someone. Make sure all deatails are confirmed by email. Enjoy.
David
We must speak as we find, David!
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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3rd September 06, 06:54 PM
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Id like to get one of Rockys semi-traditional kilts. However the selection of tartans in the polyviscros is very very limited. It happens that Herritage of Scotland has a wide varity of tartans to choose from. I was intrested in a 10 oz Drummond of Stratham Ancient. When it comes down to it, Im not going to buy a kilt thats not good quality though. So I guess I'll pass on this one. Thanks guys 
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4th September 06, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Hamish
We must speak as we find, David!
Quite right, and the only reason I responded.
David
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12th October 07, 08:02 PM
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I ordered my first wool kilt (5 yrd) from them... the quality seems to be very good, the pleating seems to be ok, but I'm concerned about the sizing. I ordered a 44" kilt, but the one that I got is what I would think would be a 46" kilt - it's looser than 44" tape measurement on the tightest setting in the leather straps
I would assume that whatever the requested size would be would be in the middle hole of the straps - but maybe that's just from hanging around a friend of mine who is one of the best custom leather makers in the US.
Has anyone had to deal with returns to these people? I know through the order process, they were pleasant, etc.
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