What Price Glory: Where Do They Get Their Tartan From?

[bear]

And I'm a bit agitated that you're agitated. I asked Jerry if
he'd consider stocking cloth, and that didn't go anywhere, which
is why I asked him if he'd pass along his source. I'm quite sure I
can track it, or another one down given enough time. I'm not mad at
Jerry for saying no (I half expected him to), I'm mad at how he said no.
Politeness isn't that hard of a thing, is it? Or is politeness soley linked
to the Bottom Line? If I'd wanted to pick on Jerry, I think I could've done
a much, much better job of it. Please note my use of a smiley face, indicating
that I was making light of the whole situation.

Thanks,

Alex

Ask any supplier of a unique product, specially made for him, where he gets it made is the same as asking him to lose money. Period. Who wouldn't get mad when asked to hurt his own business?
If he blew you off, you deserved it.
I don't know Jerry. Before this thread, I didn't know who owned/ran What Price Glory. All I know is that their kilts are highly praised.

And adding a smiley face to sarcasm doesn't make it less sarcastic. The words are still the words. It just gives an out to the poster when he's called on it.

[Alexander Good]

Well, perhaps I was a bit naive to ask in the first place, but I certainly didn't
"deserve it" anymore than anyone else deserves to be rudely treated. Your
viewpoint is based entirely on emotion, and the thought of personally losing
money. Mine is based on asking a simple question, with the end result being to
save money, and not the ruination of anyone's way of life.

I certainly wouldn't get mad if someone asked me a similar type
of question. I'd simply say no, and leave it at that. But I guess that's
just me. For all I know, Jerry might've recommended somebody else
that could've helped me out, and everybody would've been happy.
You never know until you ask.

Adding a smiley face wasn't to give me an "out". It was to show
that I was irked but making light of it.

Anyway, why don't we just let this topic die. We clearly are coming
at this from different angles, and aren't likely to agree on things. I'll
post a report on what I end up getting from Pakistan, and nowhere
shall any kilt seller's name be mentioned.

Take it easy,

Alex

Ask any supplier of a unique product, specially made for him, where he gets it made is the same as asking him to lose money. Period. Who wouldn't get mad when asked to hurt his own business? If he blew you off, you deserved it. I don't know Jerry. Before this thread, I didn't know who owned/ran What Price Glory. All I know is that their kilts are highly praised.

And adding a smiley face to sarcasm doesn't make it less sarcastic. The words are still the words. It just gives an out to the poster when he's called on it.

[Mike1]

Alexander, how about you and Bear take this to the back channel? I think you've both made your positions quite clear and stating them over and again are not going to have much positive effect on the rest of us.

If a craftsman has developed a supplier for raw materials and a method of production that allows his company to compete in the open market, then more power to him. And I certainly can see no good reason why he would need to share his 'trade secrets' with anyone. There's no need to be rude about it, to be sure, however Alexander always has the opportunity to respond with his wallet, so what goes around comes around.

[Alexander Good]

Hi Mike,

Consider it done. And apologies to anyone out there who's time was
wasted reading this thread. I wasn't trying to insult, start a fight, or
be sarcastic.

BTW. Someone must've emailed Jerry, as I got a decent response from
him today. I must've caught him in a bad mood the first time around, but
he gave me some decent info on the subject, so, it's all good.

No hard feelings Bear. I'm sure if I was a businessman my perspective
would be much, much different from that of a casual consumer. It
WOULD be nice, though, if someone could develope an new source for
affordable tartan with the reenactor in mind. It's hard to justify $100
a yard for tartan when you've got kids to feed and gasoline to purchase.

Take care all,

Alex

Alexander, how about you and Bear take this to the back channel? I think you've both made your positions quite clear and stating them over and again are not going to have much positive effect on the rest of us.

If a craftsman has developed a supplier for raw materials and a method of production that allows his company to compete in the open market, then more power to him. And I certainly can see no good reason why he would need to share his 'trade secrets' with anyone. There's no need to be rude about it, to be sure, however Alexander always has the opportunity to respond with his wallet, so what goes around comes around.