Full Kit for sale on Ebay

[CDNSushi]

Indeed. Results have obviously been mixed from this seller. I would certainly buy from Geoffrey again, and I believe Brooster was pretty happy too. Yet, Phogfan froths at the mouth at the mere mention of the name.

If I were you, I'd do a forum search using Geoffrey and Pakistan as keywords. Glean what you can and if you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me or any of the other members who have dealt with this company (for better or worse).

As far as individual experiences and review go, I also had a positive experience with Kiltmart when other members here have also been burned by them. I guess I'm a bit of a rebel who prefers to make up his own mind and learn things the hard way at times. But more often than not, my gambles have paid off.

IMO, I got what I paid for and felt like it was a very reasonable bargain.

[BroosterB1]

Here's another good deal that just came across;

http://www.sportkilt.com/departments...mal-kilt~1.cfm

$200 for a PC is not a bad deal at all. I wonder wear they get them.....could it be Pakistan? Hum..... inquiring minds want to know.

Price is not the only determinate of value, you can often pay more than you need. Regardless of price shoddy workmanship is no value. I have not (so far) found this to be the case of the things I have gotten from Pakistan.

Would I druther have a full hand sewn 16 0z Strome and matching PC from Scotland, yes I would, when I have the extra $1500 laying around. Till then I do what I need to to look good.ith:

[Kilted Rogue]

Thank you all for the mixed yet insightful review. Time for more research and a little more $$$$ saving.

[Jdot84]

Thank you all for the mixed yet insightful review. Time for more research and a little more $$$$ saving.

I believe that is a good idea! I my self am a budget kiltie but the old adage you get what you pay for applies here! A good worsted kilt will run around 300-350 the same for a nice pc. A good package deal will run around 1200-1500 for every thing you need.
If you need a pc or an argyle you might try renting for the occasion until you can save for one of your own.
Well there is my 2 cents for what it is worth, hope this helps.

J.

[fluter]

I believe that is a good idea! I my self am a budget kiltie but the old adage you get what you pay for applies here!

Don't forget there is a sale on jackets at USAK through this Saturday, 10 January... Nice price on a PC, and "yes, you read that correctly" for a black Argyll with vest.

[English Bloke]

I posted a review of an Argyll I bought from this very chap... here

There are also good tips from other members on the linked thread above, on how to maximise your purchase.

Quick Rundown but bear in mind it's an Argyll (Crail as it turns out) not a PC.

Material quality - Good.
Tailoring - Not great.
Cost - Cheapest on the net at the time.
Appearance straight out the box - Err... cheapest on the net.
Shipping - Expensive but compensated by lower purchase price.
Overall - Reasonable starter jacket, provides good flexibility but needs a bit of tweaking (in my opinion).

Would I buy from this trader again? - Probably not. I think investing a bit more money in a better quality product would be advisable.

The problem I have is, if I want one, I must have it NOW and I'm a sucker for an apparent bargin... I'm learning to pace myself as my kilted experience grows. I've tried to be fair in my summary above but all in all I was disappointed with the Jacket.

[BroosterB1]

Ok, boy am I gonna catch it for this one, but......

It all depends upon what you are trying to do, with the clothes. If your busy social schedule has you invited to one affair after another, then you probably should invest in the full strength God's honest Scottish woven, Scottish Tailored real McCoy. Spend the money and enjoy it for years to come.

If on the other hand, you are not exactly sure how many times you might wear the item, or if you will ever wear it besides a once a year trip to the opera or a Burns night, then it seems foolish to spend that kind of money on what my better half calls a passing obsession.

One of the things I learned in several years of theater is nothing is what it seems, and anything can be made to look like something it's not. John's jacket is a good example of this, he's made a silk (or least a silken) purse out of what at first would seem to be a sows ear.

In my case, the PC is a tool for a new business. That's why I bought it. Like any tool, there are more expensive ones and less expensive ones. I bought one that I felt I could reasonably afford to to the job for which it is intended. Should I have chosen wisely, then there will be more purchases in the future, of even better quality tools. On the other hand if I have made the wrong assumption, and it does not do what I anticipate, then I have a acceptable ensemble for the rare opera or Burns night.

I ask, where is the greater glory, in a ensemble of the highest quality paid for with hard garnered wages, that hangs in the closet unworn, or the lower quality garment that is retired from use after doing its intended purpose?ith:

[Kilted Rogue]

A very interesting analog. I plan to trade in my suits for a Kilt Suit for the odd wedding and funeral or fancy night out to dinner. As English Bloke said and i share this problem we are both suckers for a quick cheep Fix. My wife as well would call it a "passing obsession". So o have decided to wait, maybe get a jacked modified and save for the fancy Tweed Kilt suit i see at USA Kilts, and in the process maybe get a shadow tartan from SWK,

that should keep me happy for a wee bit

thanks for all the input and advice

Billy