I replaced the crappy soft case (body bag) that came with my very nice used cello. I believe the previous owner kept their hard case when they upgraded and threw in a cheap soft case just get it out the door. This case was both cheaper and lighter than the ABS or Fiberglass hard cases I looked at, but still provides a high level protection. The biggest benefit that this case shares with hard cases is opening like a suitcase, allowing me to lay my cello in the case rather than having to stuff it into the floppy bag. I would recommend this to anyone who is going from home to car to lesson/gigs. If you're using public transportation or loading your instrument into a cargo van with a touring ensemble, then you'll probably want that nice fiberglass suspension case.

My only criticism is that the black plastic clips on the exterior straps were threaded into the straps upside down, so the strap wouldn't stay tight. Once I rethreaded the straps into the clips the correct way, the straps stayed tight.

This case is STUNNING. Absolutely gorgeous and well worth the price. However, although I found it incredibly easy to use, it was too bulky and difficult to manage for my 8th grader, and ultimately I had to return it, because she started to refuse to use it.
For an adult or older teen this is the perfect gift!! But it may cause challenges for younger teens

This case was a gift to my 18 year old granddaughter for her 3/4 cello. She was and sill is ecstatic over the case. its straps and lining keeps the cello secure wile the molded exterior prevents injuries to the neck , body, and stand. a supplemental compartment provides space for rosin, and whatever else might be needed. The case was an excellent buy for the money.

This case is just what I need. Although not currently leaving my house much due to the virus bug, I do live in Florida and hurricane season is upon us. So its use currently is to just sit and be there if I need to make a quick departure to a more stable location.
I do wish the case was more of a blue color, or what I really wanted was champagne, but that is only available in much more expensive cases. This case is very sturdy. It comes with not just 7 but 11 latches and the outside back has 2 metal rings at the upper end, not 1 as the picture shows, to attach the straps to. At first I couldn't find the straps and was about to complain but then read description and realized there is also a detachable pocket. So I found the pocket and the straps were inside. The case fits pretty tightly around my 4/4 cello so I'm not sure where I would store this pocket. A problem for another time. There are 2 velcro strips on the inside top to hold 2 bows but I haven't tried them yet. My cello measures 50 1/2 inches top to bottom so was concerned when ordering this case as the official Amazon dimensions show the inside as only 48 inches and the seller warns to be sure and measure to make sure your cello fits! But mine fits fine. With the endpin pulled up it still has about an inch of space left at the bottom of the inside case. All in all - very happy with my purchase!

This case delivers on what is expected. My only ding would be that there are so many latches all over the place including one under the handle making it awkward and time consuming. On the other hand, better safe than sorry.