Any mini bag fans out there? Willis 18 reveal

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Thank you for letting me know. Because the light spotty areas are inside, I can sort of live with them. The exterior green leather is perfect. I was concerned the entire lining would be prone to scratching and looking beat-up with time. I appreciate your reassurance. It is always a gamble exchanging a hard to get item- there is no guarantee the next one will be flawless.
Here's the inside of my most abused saddle bag. It's from 2015 and still holding strong.
 

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On the fence- mine arrived yesterday. There are a few places on the lining where the dye either did not take or flaked off- light spots. I am a little concerned about these bags being lined esp. since the originals were not- they had that lovely treated suede. The leather lining seems thin and fragile- almost like the kind lining shoes. It is very cute though. But it might go back.

I got the green. As I was looking more closely at the interior, there is a streak on the pocket where the dye did not take as well. Wondering if this is a one-off defective bag or if the interior is prone to scratching/rubbing and loss of color. I mean, this is a brand new bag- how much wear and tear has gone on with just shipping it?! Think about keys and usual handbag stuff bouncing around. I much prefer the originals with the underside sueded leather.
Can you show a picture/pictures of what you are referring to please?
 
Can you show a picture/pictures of what you are referring to please?
I will- these areas do not impact the integrity of the leather- it is cosmetic. My only concern is whether it will get worse. Plus- it is a brand new bag and it should be perfect.

This is not the first time I have had an issue with a limited item from Coach. I bought a numbered kisslock from the Coach House in NYC- one of those cute bags with Dr. Doodle duck on one side and rexy dragging a coach on the other. There was a hard/sharp metal piece forming a bump on the interior base. You could see it stressing the lining. It looked like it would pop through. It was heartbreaking to return it.

I guess I am not lucky with the interior of Coach bags.
 
I will- these areas do not impact the integrity of the leather- it is cosmetic. My only concern is whether it will get worse. Plus- it is a brand new bag and it should be perfect.

This is not the first time I have had an issue with a limited item from Coach. I bought a numbered kisslock from the Coach House in NYC- one of those cute bags with Dr. Doodle duck on one side and rexy dragging a coach on the other. There was a hard/sharp metal piece forming a bump on the interior base. You could see it stressing the lining. It looked like it would pop through. It was heartbreaking to return it.

I guess I am not lucky with the interior of Coach bags.
That is too bad. I just think we want to know what to look for. Maybe if you exchange it, the next one won't have that issue though.
 
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That is too bad. I just think we want to know what to look for. Maybe if you exchange it, the next one won't have that issue though.
They are light blotches- it is very obvious. Unfortunately, if I return, I will likely not re-buy because there are LV pieces grabbing my attention at the moment. Always a dangerous time of the year ;)
 
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Willis 18 in hunter green. Man this is as impractical as it is adorable.
Fits a card case, but will not fit a larger wallet. I have a larger phone and unless it goes vertical in the back pocket it will have to go inside (used old phone as prop, but will fit with a phone case too.) I think once the leather breaks in it'll fit better. Inside has a slip pocket and another pocket under flap like its momma. Will definitely be a bag for when I'm traveling very lightly.
How did you get it so early? It's not even released yet right?
I went to Coach and the SA only gave me a style number and said it will be released in later November.
 
How did you get it so early? It's not even released yet right?
I went to Coach and the SA only gave me a style number and said it will be released in later November.
You can order online- I called CS to ask about exchanging my flawed bag and was told there is a good supply of all colors to order by phone. After much debate (and finding the Kaffe Marleigh at Nordstrom's), I decided to return. It was quite a sensation at the store (Rodeo) because this was the first time they saw it irl and they are looking forward to receiving inventory for the holidays. I would have kept/exchanged but it is just too small to be practical for me everyday.
 
I love mini bags and that one is adorable! I’ve heard a mini Cassie (Cassie 19) is coming down the pipeline so I’m excited to see that too!
Yes! My SA said next couple of months. Seems a lot are getting pushed further out. Probably because of tabby palooza lol. I did get troupe 16 recently too. I'm slowly getting on this mini bag bandwagon.
 
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I ordered the black tonight. I love this teeny bag so much. If anyone wants one they have all colors in stock right now. They have to do some kind of special search beyond what's online.

Yellow, Vermillion, black, green, saddle and gray.

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Yes! My SA said next couple of months. Seems a lot are getting pushed further out. Probably because of tabby palooza lol. I did get troupe 16 recently too. I'm slowly getting on this mini bag bandwagon.
I’m wa so excited about the Cassie 19 I stopped by my local store today, and my SA looked it up and said it’s supposed to come out in Feb. She gave me the exact date but I don’t remember. I wanna say the 11 or 21st or something. It’ll be in black, chalk, lake, and light fern. As well as a couple color blocks.
 
I’m wa so excited about the Cassie 19 I stopped by my local store today, and my SA looked it up and said it’s supposed to come out in Feb. She gave me the exact date but I don’t remember. I wanna say the 11 or 21st or something. It’ll be in black, chalk, lake, and light fern. As well as a couple color blocks.
Light fern sounds like a potential.
 
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