in fact you can spend a good bit more, if you look in the right(wrong) places ?

It was not too awfully long ago someone posted a link to a site in Scotland selling very upscale kilts made from custom woven fabric, made from only the finest in organically produced wool, and made into a kilt by someone of great repute. It was over a thousand pounds, as I recall.

Panache has a very good point, this place is populated be very well informed consumers. I know I have learned and benefitted a great deal from the people and information presented here.