Cheap jacket on ebay

**Cool Bob** · 20th October 08, 03:30 PM

Anybody try those jacket from this seller on ebay. Price include jacket and vest. The price seem too low to be right but I was wondering if any of you try them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Grey-Fashion-Twe...3286.m63.l1177

Thanks
Robert

**Carolina Kiltman** · 20th October 08, 05:19 PM

Once again this is one of those things that looks good, until all details are in. The cost of the jacket and vest is very reasonable, shipping will be just short of $50, and if you check some of the other threads, there often is a fairly stiff import duty. I would check out J. Higgins. They do good work, the jackets are made in house, and any import problems are handled by the company. Only thing is that they make things to exact size, and slightly on the close fitting side. So if you are a 44, order a 46.

Also some of our sponsors, such as USA Kilts, also carry a line of jackets.

**beloitpiper** · 20th October 08, 06:30 PM

It's selling for ₤99.97 with a ₤25 import fee. That's roughly $225.

But watch out, it's the Gold Bros.

**RockyR** · 20th October 08, 09:40 PM

I don't own one, but the thing that is suspiscious to me is that they never say WHERE the jacket is made. They talk about being an Edinburgh firm and they have "trusted suppliers" and it's made from 100% pure new wool, however, they never say WHERE the material is woven and WHERE the jacket is made. They DO emphasize how it's a "Scottish design" and how you'll "feel Scottish" if you wear it.

I would be curious if someone were to ask them the DIRECT question, "Where was the material woven for this jacket and where was the sewing done on this jacket" how they would answer.

Truth in advertising...

**Phogfan86** · 21st October 08, 06:03 AM

I got popped on one of these deals. Bought a PC jacket with a vest. They were made in Pakistan or Afghanistan or by a guy named Stan or something. It came with a tag saying my size, but it didn't even come close to fitting. I have a feeling I'll spend nearly as much getting it altered as I would've going to Kansas City to J. Higgins and buying a nice one in the first place.

Learn from me, young padawan: Don't skimp. Save your pennies for a few more months and get a nice one.

**caig** · 21st October 08, 06:31 AM

I looked at these whilst I was in Edinburgh just a few weeks ago. They are indeed the infamous Gold Bros, trading as Heritage.

The quality is very poor. The material is rough and they look cheap. In this life you get what you pay for.

Not for me.

**csbdr** · 21st October 08, 06:37 AM

Good to know. I've wondered too, as they also hawk kilts. I thought they were too cheap to be of any quality. Chris

**McFarkus** · 21st October 08, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by acaig

I looked at these whilst I was in Edinburgh just a few weeks ago. They are indeed the infamous Gold Bros, trading as Heritage.

The quality is very poor. The material is rough and they look cheap. In this life you get what you pay for.

Not for me.

If you go down to the bottom of the listing, it even says Gold Bros.

**george7** · 21st October 08, 07:05 AM

Higgins does have some great jackets. I have an ebay PC that was roughly $240. It fits perfectly and looks the part. Be advised, American sizes are notoriously false. If you're going to order any article of clothing, follow their measuring instructions.

**Cool Bob** · 22nd October 08, 05:56 PM

When I first wrote this email, I also sent some question to the seller here's the reply I got from the seller.

Hi,
The wool is Scottish and the jackets are manufactured in the UK for these jackets, unfortunately I'm not sure where in the UK - probably Scotland to be honest although that isn't explicitly stated on the information I have, just "Made in the UK"
Hope this helps!
Kind regards, Laura
Heritage of Scotland