Hey Normand, I have the same concerns about buying online. Even with Whiting capes I look at several before buying one. I've noticed differences in hackle length within the same grade of capes. I also see differences in color, shading, barring (grizzly), etc. I will continue to shop that way although I have read of many happy customers of Conranch, so it may not be forever. Just my 2 cents.