Which kilt- Stillwater Economy or Kiltmart Affordable?

[kakkui_1037]

I admit the SWK STANDARD (the $80 one) is nice, but I don't like the SWK ECONOMY or SWK THRIFTY. I have seen all three, and the SWK Standard is the only one I liked.

Comparing the KM Economy and the SWK Affordable (which I have seen both in person), even though they are probably both made of Acrylic, the KM Economy looks closer to woven wool.

This isn't really a battle of the companies, it's mostly which cheap kilt would be a better value. I personally wouldn't buy a gift that wasn't returnable, even if it was from a reputable company.

You guys probably get better service because he knows you from this forum. But for someone he doesn't know, he didn't come across friendly or even helpful. And that's probably a big reason why I would not recommend SWK.

[Panache]

I have emailed Stillwater before and got a really rude response.

I asked where the kilts were made and his response was very generic, something about overseas contractors. So he didn't really answer my question. I guessed that they were made overseas, but where exactly?

You guys probably get better service because he knows you from this forum. But for someone he doesn't know, he didn't come across friendly or even helpful. And that's probably a big reason why I would not recommend SWK.

kakkui,

There is a big difference between "rude" and "vague".

It might just be possible that there are companies out there that might just try to contact a kilt importer's manufacturers to set up/ add to their own kilt business.

An importer might get a bit wary after a while and some nasty experiences.

I would be very interested to see the exact question asked and the exact answer given.

I doubt very much if Jerry gives any better service to the members of X Marks the Scot. He isn't on the forum all that much and when he does he seldom participates in discussions about Stillwater Kilts.

Jerry and Stillwater Kilts have certainly (and rightfully) earned a good repuatation here on XMTS. He has proven himself time and again to be a quick responding, honest, and forthright fellow. It is possible you were the exception, or caught him on a bad day, but I stand by my recomendation of Stillwater Kilts.

Cheers

Jamie

[Tommie]

kakkui,How many companys do you know that would send you another kilt before you return a kilt that was sent in the wrong size by mistake.

Jerry did that for me,and I doubt seriously he even knows who I am.
My only contact with SWK was to inform them by e-mail they sent the wrong size,and asked how I could exchange it.
I recieved a reply within two hours with instructions,which included an apology for the mistake.

To accuse Jerry of showing special favors to members of this website is sheer nonsense.