Totally blown away at the harsh/negative reviews for these bracelets! I now have almost all of the colors-- (pics included) - so I own 8 of these. Not a single one has busted or broke or fell off. I am trying each color out a day at a time to test and see-- and if they should break within the 30 day return time, I for sure will return -but I have not had a SINGLE PROBLEM with any of these or any of the colors. I was wearing the dark green (kelly green) bracelet over the weekend and had it snap loose on my wrist while I was trying on some clothes - but it didn't "break" - it only snapped open because the bracelet had slid down to my wrist and while I was moving around, my wrist bent and really put strain on the buckle to force it to snap open. This was the first and ONLY time this has happened, and again, I literally was standing in the dressing room, so I just re-clasped the bracelet and I was good to go. It didn't break. No problems after that. I mean, that can happen with any piece of jewelry - but I have not had any of the issues folks have been ranting about. Nothing breaking, busting - and all mine look like really good quality.

I did get/own both versions of the bracelet from different vendors, so some come with a wider locking mechanism (which seem to have the color painted on the bracelet), and some come with a small pointy locking mechanism that you have to press inside the other side while you turn the H to lock it (and these have the actual plastic coloring inside the bracelet - not painted on). My black and coffee/tan colors are the two with the painted on colors, and the rest are all plastic colors (like the original H). The only bracelet that came with an "issue" was my coffee/tan bracelet - it has two little metal rust marks on the gold part on the band but it's so minor and not noticeable at all when wearing that I decided to just keep it. For $9.99 - these were a MAJOR steal. I have found that some are REALLY hard to unlock/lock (turning the H) but I find that AWESOME because once I get it on - these suckers do NOT come off! Again, I'm testing each color and I wear it all day to see how it does - and I've had no issues except the one time in the dressing room. I've clanged these around, I type at work all day - I move my arms, press/rest my arms on them - these bracelets aren't being babied and I have had no issues.

I am not sure if folks are pushing too hard on the H to open/close it - causing them to bust - but once I gently test what side will push down to open - I make sure to note which way I'm putting it on so that you don't push the H down from the wrong side. I can see how these could get busted if you are trying to force them open from the wrong side. I'm wearing the dark yellow one today - and it's given me no problems, even with typing all morning and moving around. I also found them to fit me perfectly fine, but I have smaller wrists and arms (actually, average) and they are very loose on me.

I think these are definitely cheaper quality than the original H bracelet they are being compared to - but I think folks are being a little harsh for a $9.99 bracelet you are getting (and I think these feel heavy in quality - they don't look that cheap to me). These do not say that they come with a logo etc.. of any sort, so you can't blame the seller for that - nor are they going to be same quality as the $400-$600 real deal. If you want that - then buy the real thing. Mind you, if it comes chipped (none of mine have) or broke (none of mine have) - then I'd understand, but for my ordering of 8 of them so far, I'm totally impressed. I'd like to get the other missing colors, but am watching the price! I highly recommend these - just watch how you put them on and know that you aren't going to get a $400 bracelet. But I'd say these are well worth the money of $10-$20. I love mine!