After exhausting all resources on the internet looking for a reasonably-priced vintage looking men's messenger bag, I found that serbags.com was the only vendor who not only had exactly what I was looking for, but offered it at a very good price. I took a chance and ordered from Serbags. I'm extremely glad I did. Here are my observations:
1. Their web site is very good. It's well laid out, easy to navigate, and provides very detailed photos and descriptions.
2. Prices are extremely competitive. In my case, shipping was free and no taxes were imposed. This made the bottom line unbeatable.
3. Communication was excellent. I received immediate verification of my order, and also a subsequent notification of shipping, with tracking information supplied.
4. Shipping was lightning fast and I received my bag in 2 days (I live in Texas and they shipped my order from California), which was great for a free shipping.
5. Most importantly, the bag I ordered was perfect in every way, and even nicer than I expected. A canvas bag with leather trims such as the one I received would cost at least double in a department store or a luggage store.
In summary, my transaction with serbags was positive and rewarding in every sense.