I know, I was really surprised by the price!

Quality-wise, they seem just okay. I had my 7-month and 3-yr-old along, so I couldn't really look too closely, but they didn't seem to be the most durable pannier. I asked the guy if they were waterproof and he said no - maybe water resistant for a mile or so. So that's a bummer. It's not that they look cheaply made or anything - it's just that they don't seem incredibly durable or ready to face the elements. If you are using them for bumming around town in mostly good weather, they seem great.

But let me add a disclaimer here that I am a newbie and have not scoped out a lot of panniers - so take my .2 for what it's worth.

I'm pretty sure I'll be heading back up to the LBS tonight, so let me know if you want me to ask them anything!