Until now I only dealt with online traders and Ebay...handy, but it bothered me a bit I wasn't able to see, feel and even smell the things I like to purchase. I also like to try on a jacket before I buy it.

Surfing the net I stumbled upon the bagpipe player who played at our wedding 10 years ago...he has a rather shoddy website with a small online kilt shop...very small...and very not special

I gave him a phone call and explained I wanted to buy a PC jacket, but wasn't confident about buying it online. He instantly invited me to pay him a visit so I could try several jackets.

30 miles from my place, so I jumped into my car....no clue what to expect.

It wasn't a shop...just his home...cramped with, kilts, jackets, sporrans, the whole shebang

I received a very warm welcome...Steve and his wife explained their love for scotland, the tartan and bagpipes got a bit out of control (coffee? whisky? something else?....coffee please).
He showed me several different PC jackets...several brands...the Lochcarron PC jacket had the best fit and was not over priced.

I went home with a lovely PC, pair of hoses, some flashes...Steve's wife took my measurements for a future kilt.

Charming...they'll see me again for sure!