Definitely well made, you’ll save a lot buying used. I got one from the late 90s on eBay for about $120. It smelled like mildew, so I soaked it in a vinegar bath overnight, then two fresh water baths to get the vinegar out, and it’s been great. After it dried, I re waxed it using a hair dryer and their wax, which you can buy in tins. All together, I spent about $140 and maybe 3 total hours getting it ready, and I’ve worn it the last 3 years without issue