I am not going to be much help. I tried all the other options and the DAM MEZZO was the only way for me to go. As far as the price. Its really not that much more then any of the other totes. The wait was hard but mine just came and I am SOOO glad I waited. I know its perfect for me. I like all the other totes but they each had SOMETHING that bugged me:
Parioli to thin and didnt like the magnetic opening.
Saleya TO WIDE on the bottom at the base.
Chelsea the edges were to sharp.
It you really want the Mezzo go for it. You will have it forever so you should get whatyou really really want. Let us know what you do!