The quality of the part is good and it seems to work just as well as the original but it would help if they included a bag strap/zip. You will have to cut the old one off to replace this part so it would be helpful to have it with you. Otherwise you will have to order this part separately or search for a suitable replacement. I found something similar at an auto parts store that also works for a much lower price than an official Kirby part. Overall I ordered this but I feel the price is a bit high and the strap should have been included. But, hey, this Kirby is over 15 years old and still running with no repairs, so I really can't complain.