I am giving this opinion based on what I got to know from one of our troopers and comparision to my own little experiences on this armor. 
Well, it's good for those on a budget and still want quality armor but I understand, between SC Scout Armor and Kropserkel's (
USD250-350 back in 2005, NOT including the Shipping Cost) Armor Quality, KS one is much better and the kit is "more well done".
BUT KS loose out in term of accuracy to the current "supplier" of our current and upcoming Biker Scouts whose cost of armor is above USD400
NOT including the Helmet and Shipping Cost.
Redblur wrote:i'm looking for storm trooper armor too,but it's too expensive,my budget is under US$400
(still a student now),can someone give me advice what armor should i buy?
Am sorry to say that with that budget, it's impossible for Biker Scout......
SC Armor cost
USD375.00 (
UP from USD325 the last time I checked several months ago) NOT including Shipping Cost.
Rubies Helmet will be another USD80+ off eBay while Shipping can cost at least USD30++.
Don Post Helmet will probably cost around double that price by the time its eBay Auction ended as it's getting very rare. Either way, you still have to modify and repaint it.
KS ABS Helmet
Kit goes around USD180+ NOT including Shipping Cost.
Fiberglass Helmet goes around USD300++
Tailor Made Jumpsuit will range from SGD70 to SGD90+.
Alternatively, a Normal Collared Navy Blue or White Worksuit from Army Market will cost around SGD15 while the Dylon Multi-Purpose Dye for dyeing the Worksuit to Black will cost additional ~SGD4 and you need at least 2 cannisters.
Customed Made Cummerbund will cost ~SGD60++++
If self-made, Cotton Drill goes for ~SGD4/m while "sponge padding" a couple more dollars. Velcro, Thread, Elastic Band etc will be additional cost.
For Boots, base High-Cut Shoes cost ~SGD80, Vinyl SGD12+++/m and GOOP Glue ~SGD9.90 per tube. Velcro is additional cost.
Getting a Shoemaker to transform the Shoes to Boots will cost SGD200++
Balaclava or Lycra Swimming Hood will cost around USD12 to SGD30+.
Pistol will be many, many more USD depending on which type you gotten and how complete it is, whether fully-formed or Kit or Kenner Toy. Or it can come cheap if made from scratch.
So seriously, even for Biker Scout, you need a
LOT more than USD400 to complete it.
As for what USD400 can buy you, like what GetzJedi, it
might buy you AT-ST or Naval Trooper or
maybe Death Star Gunner Costume.
For them, the bulk of the cost will go towards the helmet which can range around USD180++ for Kit kind (
and not including shipping cost) to up to double for a ready to wear, and
maybe the boots if accuracy anal towards accuracy and want to use the East German Boots; worse if got a pair customed made.
The cheapest Imperial Costume? Maybe Imperial Crewman (
Grey or Black) assuming you dun get accuracy anal over the Boots.
$400++ is ok, as long as under $1000? You sure have a huge tolerance in budgeting, 
