Buying a top quality bridle does not always mean you have to pay big bucks! Once you receive your bridle give it a good coat of oil to remove the protective wax coating that is often found on high quality leather, you may find you have a better deal than you thought! Always read your feedbacks for sellers, and look for words that describe lower quality leathers...... such as economy. Don't be afraid to ask sellers to grade the leather used in the item they are selling, if they have not done so in their listing.