I purchased this about six months ago and have taken it outside about 10 times. It's a semi-hard case with pretty good cushioning. I'm selling it because I bought a different bass case. The stitching on the outer lower pocket is weak and has come undone, but the pocket and zipper itself still function, so if you close the zipper, the contents shouldn't fall out. There are some scratches inside the case, but no tears or damage. *Please note that I plan to ship this on or after December 16th due to circumstances. I apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for looking!