Well , the metal armor is mine and all you have to do is look at my positive feedback.I have refined this armor over a course of a couple years(hence the price increases) taking in as many screen shots as possible to get an awesome realistic look, and as accurate as needed for a costume.
I go one step beyond screen accurate and make my product look as if you actually did some battle.
So yes I am a reputable seller, and I describe the product exactly as it will come to you.
It is a thinner armor but in my opinion that is not an issue as most average lookey loos only really care how it looks from the front, and it is light and comfy to wear and moves with your body,and if you do not want to go with velcro, you can use magnets on the inside of your clothing and zap....holds like a dream.
sorry for what sounds like a sales pitch but I am trying to be helpful in regards to my product.