One ting I have found when buying PB is there is a difference in it's former use. In '75 I bought a small section from Rumph from his barn in PA. The hair is long with nice under fur. A few years ago PB was coming back on the market through various sources. This hair was from rugs and clothing and had been sheared. The long beautiful fibers where not there. It is still usable but not the same. Just sayin.