I got a 2013 in Terre and was MINT as really wasn't used up until last fall through Jan this year. I used it about 6 times and boom, all the sudden I see the cracks......so it does happen, apparently didn't for so long as just was sitting around not being used with me and the first owner.....Im so discouraged that I'm thinking of now selling and taking my losses. I LOVE this bag......think it is the most stunning leather tote on the market period the last decade.....BUT I worry about it getting worse then worth no value. Luckily mine is MINT condition outside of that and leather is still stiff and even smells brand new....BUT I will still will have about a 300.00 loss on it compared to what I bought it for.....so I'm debating as I type.