MacSimoin's labeling of something as a ripoff does not make it so. His attack on Mr. Steinrok and his use of bold text does not add to his credibility.

The bottom line for KCW is - do you like the kilt? If so, buy it. Don't let someone here tell you that you can't, and that you must buy a more expensive kilt from his preferred kiltmaker.

I don't care for the one on Ebay, because I think the fringe is too long and looks funny. I don't care for the "Ireland's National" (regardless of the kiltmaker) because the green is too dark. Those are MY biases. Unlike MacSimoin, I won't try to impose them on you.