I just received mine a few days ago, I am soo much in love with this bag. I also don’t have a store near me an had to order online. I did soo much research an watched tons of YouTube videos, also called LV about the strap an was told it is now rope with an additional hemp rope. It is soo soft an is completely shaped, no stiffness at all. The canvas is yummy soft an the interior is amazing, soo many pockets an a large zipper pocket I seem to like to carry mine in the crook of my arm an it weighs 8.5 lbs. I need to strengthen my arms so all is good. It doesn’t hurt at all in the arm or carrying on the shoulder. I hooked the dangle charm on the inside as I didn’t want the metal to scratch the exterior of my bag. This bag is perfect for me, possibly the most functional bag I’ve ever owned. I LUV my Artsy. I call mine the pony express bag LOL, can hold everything I feel I need.
As I received mine a view days ago, too (as mentioned in the other thread)...I guess we both have our bags to sit enthroned nearby to just stare at it with a happy smile every view minutes
