My old wooden case still functions perfectly: plenty of padding, intact hinges and latches, and a custom fit I doubt I'd find in a newer case. Mind you, the exterior shows numerous battle wounds, and the cloth covering is gone or going in many places.
My guitar also shows many battle scars, BUT, as far as I know, none of the injuries occurred with the guitar in the case. Of course, it's never been dropped from twenty feet, either.

Trust my Guild to a gig bag? I think not. Thanks, BlueJay