I bought these the first week of December as a birthday present for a co-worker.  Her birthday was the last week of December so I was very worried that I wouldn't receive this item in time!  Boy was I wrong!  The cartouche arrived in a couple weeks, beautifully packaged and quite well made!  The best part was the price (around $40) which was significantly cheaper than other vendors were offering at the time.  Again, I was a bit concerned, but I have to say I was extremely pleased with the vendor and this purchase!  I would definitely order from them again...if I only knew someone else looking for a silver cartouche!