such a deal!

**macgreggor** · 19th July 05, 06:10 AM

here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...gory=1060&rd=1
but there are no pics and the pitch is just too smooth. for some reason my B.S. detector went BEEP BEEP BEEP
macG

**Ugly Bear** · 19th July 05, 07:21 AM

Yeah, I saw that. I pondered whether to pony up the $1000 to start bidding, or splurge and BUY IT NOW for $1000.01.

Shortly after, a co-worker told me about his money woes, and I recommended selling junk around his house on eBay.

**Riverkilt** · 19th July 05, 08:26 AM

Aye to the B.S. detector.

Why would he sell such a dear family heirloom so cheap?

Why would he not post a photo?

West Palm Beach does not seem to me the best environment for old wool...

A curious adventure to follow though.

Ron

**GMan** · 19th July 05, 09:28 AM

Details, I need details! What is the size and condition?

I am a bit leary on the fact that that sort of stuff is missing. I still am somewhat of a sceptic when it comes to eBay, but I know of many have gotten wonderful deals with it. I hope that it is a good deal.

**MACKAY** · 19th July 05, 09:33 AM

Was wondering about all of the above myself. Just out of curiosity I asked the seller the following question:

" Sir, Do you have the provenance (documented history) for this material and Kilt? Perhaps pictures or documentation mentioning the material, or perhaps a receipt from the Kilt maker? "

Will let you know if I receive a reply.

Brian

**Dreadbelly** · 19th July 05, 09:38 AM

And the size...

I bet the reply will be what size do you need...

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 19th July 05, 12:10 PM

While I am extremely skeptical that a kiltmaker would see tartan cloth that is 150+ years old and agree to cut it, alter it, and make clothing from it, rather than suggest to the man that he have it preserved in a museum somewhere, I have to say that the story is possible. I'm sure that he could find a kilt maker somewhere who would do it.

But one easy way to verify the story. He said his kilt created quite a stir at the MacGregor clan tent at Grandfather Mountain. Just contact the MacGregor clan society, ask who was manning their tent at Grandfather, and then find out from them if anyone came by with a kilt made from 150+ year old MacGregor tartan.

That would definitely be something they would remember!
Matt

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 19th July 05, 12:11 PM

By the way, I did buy a kilt on ebay one time in the MacGregor tartan that was maybe 75-100 years old. Paid all of $75 for it. :-) So there are deals to be had.

Matt

**chasem** · 19th July 05, 01:06 PM

he says it will fit anyone from 33"-38"

**MACKAY** · 20th July 05, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by BMackay

" Sir, Do you have the provenance (documented history) for this material and Kilt? Perhaps pictures or documentation mentioning the material, or perhaps a receipt from the Kilt maker? "

Will let you know if I receive a reply.

Reply:

" I am in the process of uploading the pictures as we speak. As for the documentation, it does not exist, the deal being made between the kiltmaker and myself, on the side, off the books to avoid himself having to pay the British taxes.(HA!) Please check out the photos, they will be made available immediately. I am also going to have the kilt and fly plaid dry cleaned by a reputable person tomorrow, so it will be pressed and ready. Let me know what you think. This material being in the family for generations, I think everyone else thought it to be a throw or blanket for all those years... I HAD recognized it as 8 yards of genuine kilt material, with selvedged edge. Thank you for your interest. "

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Brian Mackay