Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
Playing Devils advocate here, just what do we expect for £300? Not too sure what that is in Dollars, but say 1.50 Dollars to the £, so 450 US Dollars? So going on the information at hand. My answers in brackets(JS).

Do we expect a "tank" for that price ---£300/450USD?(JS: No)
Does the wool tartan used come at a premium price?(JS: No idea. What weight is it supposed to be?)
What then does one expect for £300/450 USD?(JS: A servicable kilt---but not a tank-- that should stand reasonable use for a good length of time)
Will "corners" be cut at that price?(JS: I would expect so)
What "corners" might those be?(JS: No idea)
Is the price charged, £300/450 USD acceptable for what was provided?( JS: I don't think so, on the evidence provided)
How much "normal" wear should one expect from such a kilt?(JS: Worn twice[ approx. 6 hours per time] a week for two years?)
Are we being reasonable with our expectations? (JS: I think so?)

I am not really qualified to answer those questions from a kilt making perspective, but as a potential customer, I get a distinct feeling that someone is overcharging for the quality of goods provided. Perhaps I am wrong?
I think you'd agree that a 13oz 5 yard woolen kilt should last more than a dozen wears and that if it had been constructed properly that there wouldn't have been a problem. Considering for everyday use I use an acrylic costing under £50 without any problems and done up the same way, something wasn't right. I told him I had written to trading standards and he has now said he'll give a full refund less carriage.