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    McRok?

    Has anyone had any dealings with McRok.com? I just stumbled across them and for an argyle jacket for under $150 its hard not to pull the trigger.

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    Hmm, they look impressive but is their stuff of quality. I'm anxious to hear what others have to say, as I have not done business with them.

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    I cannot say anything about their goods, but their attention to detail is not what it should be. This is the picture from their 5 yard kilt section:



    Note that the picture is back to front.

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    Ask them where their jackets are made. For that price, I can almost certainly guarantee they're not made in Scotland.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RockyR View Post
    Ask them where their jackets are made. For that price, I can almost certainly guarantee they're not made in Scotland.
    Very true. For that price I would never expect that they were. I'm still debating buying from them or converting a thrift store jacket. Still holding out hope someone might have tried them and has a review to offer us.


    Looking at their site it reminds me of a Gold Brothers site. All things equal I do like my one Gold Brothers kilt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chas View Post
    I cannot say anything about their goods, but their attention to detail is not what it should be. This is the picture from their 5 yard kilt section:



    Note that the picture is back to front.

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    Very true. At the same time a web designers knowledge of kilts may not be the best example of the company. If I end up contacting them I will mention the picture.

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    Wow emailed them in regards to the jackets, already heard back from them. The jackets are made from 100% wool and are not made in the UK. most likely pakistan. I'm thinking more and more that this is a Gold Brothers company. I may still order from them.


    I did mention the image from the site being reversed and that reflects poorly on the company so wait and see if they get it fixxed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tiny View Post
    Very true. At the same time a web designers knowledge of kilts may not be the best example of the company. If I end up contacting them I will mention the picture.
    What if the picture is stolen from somewhere and reversed purposely to avoid copyright infringement.

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    I don't think just 'reversing it' would avoid copyright infringement... it has to be changed roughly 10% so that "an average person with average intelligence could recognize a difference" or something like that. It's been a while since I looked at Copyright law (roughly 2 years since we copyrighted our tartans). Also, I've never seen that photo used elsewhere to sell a kilt package.

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    McRok was at one time the online retail branch of Lochcarron.
    I can't speak to the quality of their jackets, but the casual kilts and various accessories I ordered from them were quality and Scottish made.

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