Some time within the next six months I'd like to get an Argyll jacket. I know I could go to any number of Xmarks advertisers, or our local shop, and drop $400 for a black barathea jacket, or jacket/vest combo, and I'd know it would last me.

However, I've seen Ebay vendors selling black barathea Argyll jackets for under $200 and I wondered if any of you had experience with these. The Fife Kilt Company was one that jumped out, but there were others. Is this a situation where you get what you pay for (i.e. crap) or are these guys just making a good deal on ex-hire merchandise?