Tartan Gift Shop closing

[Ozman1944]

The U.S. dollar exchange rate is so bad vs the Euro; I used to order Vestments from Rome, the prices were very reasonable compared to church supply stores here (100% mark-up). Now, the prices have doubled (at least!) and are way out of reach.
Dollar vs Pound is no better. So I would assume many folk would be having second thoughts about importing things from Europe at this time. Which is a real pity for both sides. My buddies in Australia are heading to the U.S as goods here are half price compared to the Aust. $ right now.

[Galician]

The U.S. dollar exchange rate is so bad vs the Euro; I used to order Vestments from Rome, the prices were very reasonable compared to church supply stores here (100% mark-up). Now, the prices have doubled (at least!) and are way out of reach. Dollar vs Pound is no better. So I would assume many folk would be having second thoughts about importing things from Europe at this time. Which is a real pity for both sides.

My buddies in Australia are heading to the U.S as goods here are half price compared to the Aust. $ right now.

Really? I guess the shipping charges didn't cancel out the savings? How would you do that, online?

[turnerj]

I bought a kilt, jacket etc. from Graham Muir in July of 2007 which I received in January 2008. I am still awaiting the jacket.

I call the shop constantly and have got through to someone on only a few occasions. Of course, they failed to call me back.

I have to say I found Graham pleasant to deal with when I was in the shop and am surprised with the difficulties I have had. But this sort of customer experience might be an alternative reason why he is experiencing difficulties.

[toneinedin]

While the name "tartan gift shop" may well have been around for 120 years and i will not mind at all being proven wrong but i think you will find Mr Muir acquired this name and the business not that long ago at all.

Also, having been brought up in Edinburgh and knowing the Royal Mile very well i am at actually shocked to see so many good words for the man.

Having been in the store myself I really cant differentiate his from the Gold Bros tat shops even down to the scandelous ripping of customers with inflated prices on Edinburgh Tattoo tickets last year. I was with some friends who were visiting from South Africa and visiting the store was not a very pleasant experience.