This was the first Chanel purse I ever purchased and I would never buy another one so my loss is your gain. I purchased this bag at the Chanel store in San Francisco and intended on using it as an everyday purse. After about six months the leather started showing signs of wear and the hardware started changing colors. I took the bag back to Chanel and they told me the bag wasn’t meant for everyday use. They wouldn’t repair the bag and therefore I would never buy another Chanel purse again. Nonetheless if you’re looking for a steal on an authentic purse that does have some minor flaws as shown here it is