I've purchased beans before and these are by far the BEST I've ever ordered! They are moist, and you can tell that they are top quality beans from the moment you open the package. The smell even permeates the sealed bag..they are THAT potent! I've put them in vodka to make vanilla extract and it's only been a week, but the color is dark and the scent is awesome...so in six weeks time, I have no doubts that I will have top notch extract to work with for the upcoming holidays! Don't doubt! Buy these!