Before you even think about purchasing set talk to a piper near you.
Daisy and Little Robyn's advice is sound.

Just for your information.
Very advance warning of the 5th Beverley Northumbrian pipers weekend.
Its on 1st and 2nd April 2005.
More details in about February time. Anyone interested contact me off list and I'll send you details.
Cheers Ged
NSP 'A path - of sorts'