i bought this back in November 2007 and it has served me well over  the years. I has held up quite well, the leather is still soft, no cracks or tears, and even the stitching is holding up after 5 years. It was my only wallet and it took daily abuse from me sitting on my butt over all those years. It is starting to show some signs of wear now, so I will be retiring this very soon (even though it could easily go a few more years). But for $25, it is a good deal.