Ever Heard of Them?

[ForresterModern]

I have had both good and bad experiences with the heritage of Scotland/Gold Bros businesses. Like Phil, although I am not a native scot or Edinburgher, I was offended and appalled by the blatant commercialism of poor quality cheap knock off merchandise and the loud music in the multiple shops they have taken over on both the Royal Mile and Princes Street in Edinburgh, that have taken down the historic and beautiful nature of both places to that of a cheap tourist trap. Before I went to Scotland, and at least twice since, however, I had good internet deals on two 8yd 16oz tartan machine sewn kilts which were well made and well fitting, as well as two other deals where I purchased tartan fabric during one of their special sales, at a substantial savings over regular prices available anywhere. I have also purchased a few other accessories of middling quality and price to match. Lastly they have had in recent past several episodes where their business practices and ethics have been called into question, namely selling trademarked tartans without paying the royalties due to the owners, etc..., among other concerns.

While I would not recommend them for your one and only high quality heirloom level family handsewn kilt, or the highest of quality in all their accessories, there are some deals to be had with them if you desire to work with their company. Many would say their business style and ethic are enough to turn them off to any kind of dealings with them. And as mentioned above they do have a customer representative who goes here by the same name as thier customer rep on their website, that of Heather MacCain.

Each person has to search within themselves for their own level of personal and professional comfort with regards dealing with HoS and the Gold Bros mutliple stores and outlets, both in Scotland and on the internet.

Jeff