I recently found a tartan I really like, the Dutch Friendship (so called) ancient or weathered. I saw a thread by a now blocked member about putting in an order for material, and thereby driving down the price per yard ($69) due to bulk. Question 1: Is this permissible, or is that what got him removed (I don’t want to repeat his errors)?
Question 2: Are there any vendors who already use this tartan? Full disclosure: I’ve contacted Barbara Tewksbury about making a kilt, but the cost for material alone will stop me in my tracks.

Thoughts?