I am with Littlerock80 on this one. I have seen the blonde Koobas at the store and the leather of each bag has distinct characteristics. That is the beauty of leather and one of its inherent qualities, not "damage."
ITA...:true:Those last year Elisha's have the most luscious leather. The newer leather is just so much more variable. Why couldn't they leave things well enough alone. Did they think that the people who bought another Elisha this year because of their love of the bag wouldn't notice?