Medieval collectibles is definitely a ripoff. They tend to not even have the armor they advertise in stock, and won't notify you of that unless you call them specifically. Their stuff is all "One size fits all." which equates more to "One size fits no one." They do sell some legitimate shields and whatnot, but I've found their stuff to be available from other folks at lower prices if I just shopped around long enough. I will admit all my Hoplite kit is from them. My muscle curiass was so big on me that I ended up just giving it away to a little boy to give him some historic inspiration.