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3rd June 10, 04:22 PM
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I think that a kilt is worth what the buyer is willing to pay. I LOVE my PV kilts and think they are just as good and comparable to Rocky or Steve's. I have the luxury of not having a store front, so my pricing does not have the factors that they do.
I don't make 100% hand stitched kilts, but what I do make (half/half hand/machine) are complete contenders and priced fairly. I am lucky in that my store is the most unique on the market as far as offering new, and innovative ideas for an assortment of products. Because I make 2 of the lines (Sporrans and kilts), and have direct contact and relationships with the vendors who make my other stuff, I am able to make a REALLY nice spread of pricing, while at the same time, a living.
I'm not in this to be the next USA kilts or Burnett & Struth. I am EXTREMELY proud of what I've done with my own sector and where I stand today, and I'm also glad to be part of these exciting times where we see companies like USAKilts, Freedom kilts, B&S really taking the lead for the NA market and establishing lifelong relationships with customers here where the market is booming (My waiting list for N.A. and Canadian customers is almost at 4 months for everything across the board). I also love being the "Apple Computer" in a PC world....."Think Different"....
So spend what you want on your favorite maker! I love it that Brice loves my stuff. Everyone who has bought one of my PVs falls in-love with them, so I feel like I'm doing my part. I love it that Ron buys all his PVs from Rocky, which shows his passion for kilt wearing and who he buys it from. I love it that I have bought a casual for myself from B&S and can't wait to wear it. I love it that Matt and Lady Chrystel have reintroduced something wonderful to us, and are both setting tradition and customer love through their work. I love it that every single alt-kilt that I see in the Bay area is a freedom kilt. Its all about wearing a kilt and being free....right? I love this life more than I EVER loved it. I want you all to love being kilted and not get weighted down by these kind of post questions.
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