eBay Advice?

[Nathan]

First, as to protocol: This seems to be a very cordial and polite forum, and I want to be a good member, so if I'm stepping on protocol here, just let me know, ok? But I trust that as compatriots here, I can post some live auctions without fear of getting poached - or if I'm poaching on one you are already stalking, you will tell me?

First of all, nice to meet you. Welcome to xmarks!

Second, regarding protocal, in my experience, there is no protocol for users to "call dibs" on live ebay auctions here. Many of us are on ebay all the time and some of your fellow xmarks users are probably already watching something you're interested in. If you post on here for advice about the purchase, you have no right to expect xmarks members not to bid on the item. While we're all cordial here, we all like our kilt stuff and our ebay hunting. If you want the item, you have to put in the highest bid and just because you posted it in a thread here, I shouldn't feel guilty about bidding on an item I like.

If someone wants to bow out of an auction to do you a favour, they certainly may but there is no expectation that they must.

Finally, read these forums and learn, learn, learn. Ask general questions before you buy. It will save you tons in the long run.

You should know how long a kilt should be from the buckles at your natural waist (not hips) to the top to the middle of your knee as you prefer.

You should also know your waist size and how far the fell should be on a kilt that fits you as mentioned above. Once you have these measurements, I recommend asking questions to the vendor to ensure that you will be reasonably happy with the fit of the kilt.

If you do these things and are willing to wait patiently for the right kilt to come along, you can get a great deal on a traditional kilt.

Warning: Kilt wearing is an addiction.

Slainte,

Nathan