New? kilt seller on eBay: AllScottish.CA

[tulloch]

Describe basting stitches please.

[smurphs1]

I know it is now time for you all to say "I told you so" but here's whats happening.

First of all let me first apologize for my Coronation st. remark after I had posted my comment I received a call from my lawyer who has put me in touch with the following Law companies Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Commercial and International Law. Ottawa On, who work in partnership with Axion Commercial Law #4 School Wynd, Quarrier's Village, Bridge Of Weir, Scotland, they have taken up my case for false advertising and shipping materials internationally without proper or no description tags.

After doing "The Burn Test" as suggested on XMarks the Scot I found that about 70% of what I believed to be wool was indeed not so the company in question did supplement the shipments with a few Woolen kilts with tags I guess to throw off any suspicion on my part.

Again let me explain why I started this online business, It was to ensure that everyone could afford a kilt and wear it proudly, at one point I was sort of laughed out of a store when I tried to buy a kilt for about $200 that’s when I decided to do what I'm doing, it's not a business where I can make a lot of money, and that’s not what it's about, My wife and I have very good paying jobs, We and our children live a comfortable life, this www.allscottish.ca venture is a hobby.

I will be changing the descriptions and prices of my kilts to equal the quality, weight, and condition of the material used, I also seek advice from anyone who would like to help.

I would love to give you all the answers you seek like where and who did I buy from well I can say the kilts are from Scotland, but the head office of the Mill / weaving facility is in Sialkot as I found out today, At this time I am unable to divulge the company's name reason being I don't need at this time a law suit for Libel or slander, Upon conclusion of my legal enquiries I will release the company's name to all concerned.

I would like to thank you all for bringing me into your lives and this website I will continue to log in and reply to all your private messages as I have been doing so in the past.

Sincerely and best regards,
Sean
www.allscottish.ca

[tulloch]

Here in Massachusetts we have the law offices of Dewey, Cheetem & Howe. They wonder what can possibly interest me in dancing around a fire in a skirt - Acrylic or Wool. They are working on a petition for commitment on behalf of my sister and they are challenging my competency. I think I shall make for the mountains in my Hunting Ross until the hounds pass.

[xena]

Sounds like an honest fellow might have got conned by an unscrupulous middle-man. Bravo Zulu for honesty and forthrightness!

This sounds like he'll be a good vendor to keep an eye out for great deals, once the legal "issues" are out of the way.

[Dan R Porter]

I am impressed so far, but still a lottle confused on what is going on. Hmmm.

[The Wizard of BC]

Smurfs,

Good on ya man for following up and following through with an honest and open explanation. I applaud you for your willingness to make what I am sure was not an easy post to write.

I again offer all the help and advice you are willing to accept.

Information is the key. The better you are informed the better both a seller and a buyer you are.

I look forward to supporting you all I can. You have proven to me that you are a man of honor and I salute you.






:ootd:

[10buckstew]

As I said before, an honest and humble answer. I too will be looking to see what you have for sale after the smoke clears. I like your fairness.
--Again, thank You.
D.S.

[slohairt]

I agree, very commendable and honourable. Unfortunately, at times, we are all a victim of the old adage, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". I've been fooled by some (former) wholesalers in the past, so it's fairly common, I'm afraid.

Another way to tell whether something is acrylic (assuming you don't want to start fires! ) is to judge by the weight. A number of these Pakistani mills advertise their fabric as 13 oz. or 16 oz. That just isn't true. They usually weigh about 6 oz. in reality. For acrylic to be 16 oz. per linear yard it would have to be very thick indeed. Picture a woollen picnic rug/car blanket and then picture an acrylic version that you could buy at Mall-Wart and you'll see what I mean. Despite comparable yarn thickness, there is an enormous difference in sheer weight.

Anyway, hope you continue posting and good luck.

[slohairt]

Describe basting stitches please.

Tulloch,

Basting stitches are temporary stitches (usually white) which hold the pleats together during shipping or pressing. It simply allows the pleats to retain their form and are meant to be taken out by the customer. (Very carefully!)

[tulloch]

The kilt was stitched along about 2" above the bottom. No hem, remember. Just tacked at each end and free-flowing along from edge to edge of the pleats. I was pleased with that. Still needed pressing. Does not press too well but I will try it again soon.