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    As tempting as it is to buy from across the pond, it can often be very expensive and troublesome to do so. I don't know anything about the specific kilt maker/retailer you mentioned, but Chas and Rocky bring up very important points. What you think you're paying isn't necessarily what you'll have to actually pay to get your kilt. Shipping from the UK is absurdly expensive, and customs can be a real problem. If they hit you with fees, they will hold your kilt hostage until you pony up the money. And when that happens, you'll wish you had just bought one made domestically. This isn't to say that it will happen, but it can and does happen all the time, with no rhyme or reason. Random people get their kilts hit with import duties, which can add quite a bit of cost. Best thing to do is just factor that possibility into your actual cost so you won't be surprised later. You can only be relieved if it doesn't happen, not disappointed when it does.

    You seem happy with the $300 mark on a 5-yard wool kilt. Why not consider a USA Kilts 5-yard wool kilt? The price is $320, and you can talk directly to the guy who is responsible for making it (or overseeing its quality in his shop). In fact, you're already talking to him in this thread! You won't have to worry about overseas shipping or import duties or delays in customs. And he has an excellent reputation amongst this group (including myself) who have done business with him.

    So in the end, you'll likely get your kilt faster, at the same price (or perhaps less), and you can rest assured on the quality of craftsmanship. If it were me in your position, it would be a no-brainer decision to buy from Rocky. I know that doesn't answer your original question, but it should at least hopefully give you something to consider.

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    Yes, what Tobus said. Great advice!

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    Good suggestion from Tobus.

    Also consider the possibility of getting hit with import duties by the US Gov....there have been some real horror stories about that.

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    Here's another two thumbs up for USA Kilts and Rocky 'n Kelly. They're great people and they make a good product and they've been on this forum since day 1.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan H View Post
    Here's another two thumbs up for USA Kilts and Rocky 'n Kelly. They're great people and they make a good product and they've been on this forum since day 1.



    This unfortunately contains an unintentional but inaccurate statement. Rocky did not join the forum until day 9.

    The rest of the statement is totally accurate.
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    My suggestion would be to take all of the preceeding comments under serious advisement. The folks who have posted on this particular thread probably have at least 100 kilts, and tens of years of kilt wearing between them. I know that I have listened to them, and am now the extremely happy owner of 3 kilts and all of the accoutrements that go with them.
    This forum is a fantastic resource, and also a great place to while away some idle time that is "Safe For Work".
    Welcome, and enjoy!
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    As Tobus has said an extra $20 for one of Rockys kilts against all the potential hassle and aggravation of importing from the Uk as described by Chas and Rocky himself is a bit of a no brainer.

    By way of contrast I have been looking to import a sporran from the States. It is a lot more trouble than having one made here and when you take import duties, VAT and postage it probably isn't worth it unless you can't get exactly what you want in the country you reside in.

    Finally and not leastly welcome to the forum.
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