I use mine all the time. Got it 5 years ago, and keep it very nice, so it looks brand new. I got the Horizontal one rather than the Vertical one. Much more classier for your mom than a Neverfull. Price did go up from when I bought mine, but it is still under $1K so for the value, it is worth it. It is a bit constructed at the bottom so it doesn't collapse like a speedy or a neverfull, so I think it is great buy! You don't see them much at the LV store though, if yours has it grab it. I think you need to order it at the store and have it shipped if they don't carry it. They stopped selling it online.