Hi Fawkex
I know your post was a while back, but the flaws you have in your bag are similar to ones I'm having now with the Navy that just got shipped to me yesterday...I'm thinking its a fake.
As per my previous post above in this page, the gap in between the handle and the square gold hardware is quite substantial, unlike the other Selmas I have.
Plus the Made in China tag worries me (though still need confirmation from others about this) as the other 2 Selmas I have are made in Indonesia.
Is it just me, but the sales tag is suppose to be on the Back of the bag, on the right hand side of the handle? The Navy I have is just joined to the front handle itself not onto the hardware.
Also one side of the strap is attached to the bag on the left hand side with a plastic cord connecting the buckle and the loop preventing ppl shopliftting the strap from the bag itself - whereas the Navy I have is wrapped separately in plastic and placed inside the bag completely.