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    Quote Originally Posted by CJCarter
    Yes,I live in Iowa. No,I'm not proud of that fact.... ....and what's worse!? I CHOSE to move here.But i digress. Hi,i'm another newbie to this site,and as all the other newbies (or at least i believe),I has me some questions! ALOT of them. I actually don't even own a kilt yet (dont kill me!) the main question I have atm. is:Where can I find one for cheap!? For my first kilt,I would simply like one,so price is my main concern,I DO want one that's made properly,however not neccisarily one that's going to last me forever. So if anyone knows of an UBER CHEAP place for kilts,PLS let me know! TY.
    My Scots ancestors immigrated to Iowa (via Canada & Ohio) -- whereabouts in Iowa are you at? I'll be up there this weekend to see family, actually!

    "You really ought to give Iowa a try", to quote "The Music Man"! ;)

    Cheers,

    Todd

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    The stillwater standards are great for their price. I got one for my second kilt (first was a sportkilt - considering the stillwater was only $5 more, I wouldn't get another sportkilt). The heavyweight is very nice too.

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    I would pick a Stillwater Kilts as well. I have a Standard model and it is great for the price I paid. I also have to give them a thumbs up for speedy delivery as well. Most people will tell you that the kilt will arrive in 3-5 working days.

    you may also consider to include a sporran in your budget as well. You can probably pick one up for around $30-40.

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    Welcome CJ,

    I'd recommend a Utilikilt original for a starter. But it don't make much difference where you start cause you're gonna soon own a LOT of kilts. They be addictive.

    You're kinda like a kid who never had a candy bar before asking which one to taste first...

    My maternal line came out of New Sharon, Iowa.

    Ron
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    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

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    Thanks,and pints for the room!

    Thanks everyone for the help! At this point,there's very little doubt in my mind that i'm going to go with a stillwater kilt to start,however I'm still unclear as to why I shouldn't get the "Economy kilt". If anyone has some insight,please let me know.

    "Cajunscot", I live in Coralville,I.A. atm. however,in 4 months I might be moving to seattle. But if you're in the area and would like to hang out before the 4months are over,drop me a line.

    Once again,thanks all.-->> :grin: all around,first digital pint's on me!
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    Quote Originally Posted by CJCarter
    Thanks everyone for the help! At this point,there's very little doubt in my mind that i'm going to go with a stillwater kilt to start,however I'm still unclear as to why I shouldn't get the "Economy kilt". If anyone has some insight,please let me know.

    "Cajunscot", I live in Coralville,I.A. atm. however,in 4 months I might be moving to seattle. But if you're in the area and would like to hang out before the 4months are over,drop me a line.

    Once again,thanks all.-->> :grin: all around,first digital pint's on me!
    Just get the standard. The economy is good for about one wear... And then it's only fit to wear around the house and no where else. It's a little... flimsy.

    The standard Stillwater is the best deal in a real kilt. Period. Do a little searching on the board.

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    One way to get a cheaper kilt that's the bee's knees is to make it yourself or have someone make it for you. I know this sounds self-serving, but, if you want to do this, you could buy the book "The Art of Kiltmaking" that I wrote (see why it sounds self-serving??). But , at any rate, that's an option. You can order the book at http://www.celticdragonpress.com

    Some of the guys on this forum have gotten the book and done very fine jobs of making their own kilts, so it does work!!

    Cheers!

    Barb

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    Coralville...

    Quote Originally Posted by CJCarter
    Thanks everyone for the help! At this point,there's very little doubt in my mind that i'm going to go with a stillwater kilt to start,however I'm still unclear as to why I shouldn't get the "Economy kilt". If anyone has some insight,please let me know.

    "Cajunscot", I live in Coralville,I.A. atm. however,in 4 months I might be moving to seattle. But if you're in the area and would like to hang out before the 4months are over,drop me a line.

    Once again,thanks all.-->> :grin: all around,first digital pint's on me!
    My wife, parents and I are making a whirlwind trip to North Central Iowa for an impromptu family reunion, and we won't be over by Iowa City this time around. I hope to make it to Cedar Rapids someday to attend one of their Scottish Society functions.

    T.

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    TY,

    WELCOME!

    Iowa has given me many friends and relatives, and now I have a kilted lover among them.

    Stillwater Standard is a fine kilt, I have no problems with mine, but somehow you cannot stop at just one kilt.

    Again welcome.
    Glen McGuire

    A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot
    My wife, parents and I are making a whirlwind trip to North Central Iowa for an impromptu family reunion, and we won't be over by Iowa City this time around. I hope to make it to Cedar Rapids someday to attend one of their Scottish Society functions.

    T.


    SCOTTISH SOCIETY FUNCTION!?!??! You MUST tell me more about this!!!!!

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