These replacement bags are just as good as the OEM bags. You are the real deal! You can't go wrong with this. I tried buying replacements at my local vacuum store but they ran out by the time I needed them. So I ordered them here. I'm glad I did. I'm not sure I would have been charged a fee at my local vacuum shop, but I'm sure it would have been a lot more than what I paid for a genuine replacement bag here.