Is this over priced?

[Mel1721L]

I'm assuming it's PV all it says is "mixed fibres." Has anyone else bought one of these brands of kilt?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=360850330693

[Bareknees1]

Hey, Mel. To my less than expert eye, I'd be concerned about the quality of the pleating. Follow the triple white stripe across the back and notice the "stairstep" effect-they're just not lining up dead even as would be expected in a hand sewn quilt. That mismatch can make the kilt hang poorly-one side may "ride up" higher than the other(relative to the hips). A little "off" from pleat to pleat can add up to an unsightly back across 4 yds of material. For benefit of the doubt, maybe it's a bad angle shot, but man, for that money, Caveat emptor.

[Mel1721L]

Hey, Mel. To my less than expert eye, I'd be concerned about the quality of the pleating. Follow the triple white stripe across the back and notice the "stairstep" effect-they're just not lining up dead even as would be expected in a hand sewn quilt. That mismatch can make the kilt hang poorly-one side may "ride up" higher than the other(relative to the hips). A little "off" from pleat to pleat can add up to an unsightly back across 4 yds of material. For benefit of the doubt, maybe it's a bad angle shot, but man, for that money, Caveat emptor.

Yes, you're right, I didn't check the rear view. Definately not worth the price.

[Pipersson]

Hi Guys!

Of course you can't expect a "8 yard wool swing" but as far as I know these kilts are handmade by - i guess it was- Simon Melville using Marton Mills polyviscose fabrics.
In any case bauhausboy is a serious address.
What about this? http://tartanweb.com/store/kilts/5-y...product_id=216


Tom

[Chas]

Bauhaus Boy / Melville Kilts is a reputable trader and manufacturer.

I have dealt with them before and think that this price is reasonable.

[Mel1721L]

Hi Guys!

Of course you can't expect a "8 yard wool swing" but as far as I know these kilts are handmade by - i guess it was- Simon Melville using Marton Mills polyviscose fabrics.
In any case bauhausboy is a serious address.
What about this? http://tartanweb.com/store/kilts/5-y...product_id=216


Tom

That was strange. I clicked on the link and will add it to my favourites. In answer to my question, the seller said it was 50% wool, 50% acrylic.

[Mel1721L]

Bauhaus Boy / Melville Kilts is a reputable trader and manufacturer.

I have dealt with them before and think that this price is reasonable.

Too late, it's gone.

[Riverkilt]

Never trust a vendor that is vague about fabric content or size...

[Norbo]

definitely not . The strays don't match the back like good kilts do and its not wool its a £45 polly kilt

[Mel1721L]

Never trust a vendor that is vague about fabric content or size...

He told me it was 50% wool and 50% acrylic when I asked.