I don't see anything wrong with buying a used bag, especially when you're going to be saving at least $200. I know people are saying to get a new one for the "experience," but seriously consider how much more you're going to have to work and save in order to have a new bag and the "experience," and then factor in if it's worth it. If to you it is, then by all means get the new, but $200 is a lot of money.