Has anyone delt with this company before.

[timber]

I bought an argyll jacket from them and I am very pleased with it. It is not the highest quality out there, but good enough for the amount of use I expect to give it. All in all, an excellent value.

[ozarkjacobite]

I bought my first argyll jacket from J. Higgins, that was in 2002 and it stll looks as good as the day that i got it. As far as their sporrans go, be careful which one you buy. I bought a black CK4 model also in 2002, the sporran was well made but because of the way the flap was designed I had a very hard time getting my hand in or out of it, and I have VERY small hands.

[macwilkin]

My experiences over the years with Higgins has fluctuated. Back in the mid 90's, I ordered a kilt from Higgins and was pleased with the quality. I ordered my second kilt from them in 2000, and that kilt was not up to par with the first one. One of my best friends had a similar experience with the two kilts he ordered from them at about the same time.

My first PC was from them; no real complaints to speak of there. Most of the accessories I have bought from them over the years have been all right, save their acrylic tartan hose. Even after following "care & feeding instructions" they began to fray. The Tartan Thistle in Washington State has 100% wool tartan/diced hose which are much better, INMHO.

The fellow that used to handle the phone orders (John? Jim?) was great to work with and very friendly. This new fellow they have leaves something to be desired.

Higgins seems to have carve a niche for itself with pipe bands. In general, I recommend them to folks just starting out, but I must say that I replaced most of my kit from them several years ago.

For the reenacting types, Higgins could be considered to be the C & D Jarnagin of the Scottish community; some of their product is good, but others leave something to be desired.

Regards,

Todd

[Prester John]

My experience with them has been consistently excellent so far.

[Zardoz]

When I was in my early days of kilt wearing, I got just about everything from J.Higgins. Hose, flashes, tie, jacket, belt & buckle, Highland shirt, etc...
The first time I ever put together a semi formal outfit, everything but the kilt and sporran came from them. I've always been pleased with everything I got from them, the prices are reasonable, and quality good.

[8up]

I bought my kilt, sporran, brogues, etc. from him and his service is excellent. I did get to talk to the "new guy" and was not impressed with him, but when I talked to John, he made sure I was happy. I am happy with the quality of the products he sells and am thinking about purchasing another kilt from him. Also, his prices are really hard to beat for a wool kilt.