Daz, you have an advantage that we do not have, proximity. We can only do internet research and ask questions on a board like this.

My fuzzy memory is that I delt with The Scotland Shop initially. I was told that they were revamping from three seperate business' with three different sites to one face although still accessable from any prior site. Heritage of Scotland becoming the primary site instead of being one of three. The third was Gold Brothers something. My dealings have been professional & prompt.

I collected 250 or so first edition or collector books from ebay, with only one seller being a problem. I learned who to avoid before doing business with anyone. So finding a business on ebay does not necessarily make them bad.
That said, I accept you warning.

Who, in you estimation are the preferred vendors to deal with for a heavy 5-8 yard kilt?

Thanks
David