I tried to buy the belt cheap as the buckle I got for it was a bit expensive. The distressed/vintage polish is a kind of golden goo that is applied unevenly and looks cheap where it's thicker. The body of this belt is made from treated leather, not what you might want for this belt. I could tell it wouldn't last so I sent it back. Called customer service, as stated on invoice, emailed RMA, packed (most annoying part of the process) and sent back, no problem. On my return I spent the extra three dollars and bought a much better belt from the same company. A bit of a hassle but remember that when buying leather goods you want full grain.