When we order clothes or accessories online it's often a crap: you gasp and click buy and then HOPE that once it arrives you don't screw it up and a nice piece buy garbage. When this belt arrived and I opened it from the box I found a beautiful, well made and functional belt. The color was a nice dark brown, pleasant to the touch, supple and not stiff like a board like many new leathers. clearly stated on the shipping info page (and I ordered it the same week it was New Year's). In my opinion, FAE is better than expected. I am completely satisfied that this seller respects their customers and their expectations of a quality product.