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14th February 10, 08:37 PM
#1
Wow!! That snuck up on me!....and they moved again too...wonder what they'll do for parking over there...
So far have been to Phoenix games at Central High, Mesa Community College, and Hance Park...now here. Everything changes.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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16th February 10, 07:21 PM
#2
 Originally Posted by Riverkilt
Wow!! That snuck up on me!....and they moved again too...wonder what they'll do for parking over there...
So far have been to Phoenix games at Central High, Mesa Community College, and Hance Park...now here. Everything changes.
I don't know what they are going to do for parking. I know what I am going to do. I'll park in a commuter park & ride lot, and take the light rail!
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14th February 10, 09:20 PM
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That's certainly good news. The more kiltmakers the better.
Past President, St. Andrew's Society of the Inland Northwest
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15th February 10, 12:51 AM
#4
 Originally Posted by Spartan
This appeared in the Business Section of today's (Feb 13, 2010) Arizona Republic. I'm well acquainted with this place. Graeme's a good guy. His website is listed in the article sidebar.
Here's the article: Arizona Kilts Article
Hmm, Kiltmart was contacted back around November by the Arizona Republic, but couldn't do the article because they were planning to move out of state. I guess the AZ Republic had to find a replacement.
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16th February 10, 07:33 PM
#5
 Originally Posted by kakkui_1037
Hmm, Kiltmart was contacted back around November by the Arizona Republic, but couldn't do the article because they were planning to move out of state. I guess the AZ Republic had to find a replacement. 
According to my piping instructor, who is a good friend of Graeme's, the business was written up a few years ago in the Republic when he started business.
Regardless of how it came about, it was a good move for kilts.
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15th February 10, 09:23 AM
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Ummm, Kiltmart's website says they moved to Tallahassee, Florida...seems a very weird choice. Don't imagine there was much stock to pack up and transport.
I still struggle with the concept that an acrylic garment costing $59.00 can be called "heavy," or a "kilt." But that's just me.
Graeme "Trusts only himself with making sure measuring... is done properly." Kiltmart offers waist sizes in 2" increments and never bothers to mention kilt length.
There's obviously, and thankfully, a vast difference between these two businesses.
Calling Arizona Kilts a "replacement" for Kiltmart is like calling a BMW a replacement for a tricycle.
Last edited by Riverkilt; 15th February 10 at 09:35 AM.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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15th February 10, 02:25 PM
#7
 Originally Posted by Riverkilt
Ummm, Kiltmart's website says they moved to Tallahassee, Florida...seems a very weird choice. Don't imagine there was much stock to pack up and transport.
I still struggle with the concept that an acrylic garment costing $59.00 can be called "heavy," or a "kilt." But that's just me.
Graeme "Trusts only himself with making sure measuring... is done properly." Kiltmart offers waist sizes in 2" increments and never bothers to mention kilt length.
There's obviously, and thankfully, a vast difference between these two businesses.
Calling Arizona Kilts a "replacement" for Kiltmart is like calling a BMW a replacement for a tricycle.
Well its the truth. Kiltmart was contacted back in November, so there was several months before they actually found a new business to write about. I doubt the Arizona Republic could tell (or care about) the differences you itemized.
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15th February 10, 06:11 PM
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 Originally Posted by kakkui_1037
Well its the truth. Kiltmart was contacted back in November, so there was several months before they actually found a new business to write about. I doubt the Arizona Republic could tell (or care about) the differences you itemized. 
Kakkui 1037, my curiosity is piqued-how is it you know this info? Are you in the news business?
I made a visit to Kiltmart almost 2 years ago. I have to say that i was not impressed. I haven't yet been out to see Graeme but his rep precedes him to be sure.
Regards,
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16th February 10, 07:25 PM
#9
 Originally Posted by Riverkilt
Ummm, Kiltmart's website says they moved to Tallahassee, Florida...seems a very weird choice. Don't imagine there was much stock to pack up and transport.
I still struggle with the concept that an acrylic garment costing $59.00 can be called "heavy," or a "kilt." But that's just me.
Graeme "Trusts only himself with making sure measuring... is done properly." Kiltmart offers waist sizes in 2" increments and never bothers to mention kilt length.
There's obviously, and thankfully, a vast difference between these two businesses.
Calling Arizona Kilts a "replacement" for Kiltmart is like calling a BMW a replacement for a tricycle.
I'll second Ron's comments. I hadn't realized that Kiltmart had moved. They, for the most part, are a joke. (I say for the most part, because I have purchased some things from them, but only because I could go in and examine the goods.) In Phoenix they were located on Central Ave, just south of Steele Indian School Park in a pawn shop. The kid who worked there knew nothing about kilts. And they are a sponsor of XMTS?
Last edited by Spartan; 16th February 10 at 07:31 PM.
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15th February 10, 03:24 PM
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All I can say is that it is a pleasure having Graeme and his shop here in Arizona. I had serious concerns about measuring myself for a kilt, and ordering one from a website in another time zone. Not to mention shipping fees, and currency conversion rates, etc.
I wanted an 8 yard kilt in a particular tartan (which happened to be available in 16oz only). After looking around on-line, I realized that what I wanted was a lot of $$$ to spend on something that may not fit right!
I'm not sure I will stop at one kilt either. I'm still waiting for my first one to be finished, and already trying to decide on what the next one will be.
"When I wear my Kilt, God looks down with pride and the Devil looks up with envy." --Unknown
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