*(It's been a very long, long time since I was last on tPF so I apologize if this thread is in the wrong section).
I have a 08' Anthra GSH City bag and was wondering if anyone is having issues with the leather or overall wear of the bag? I have been using my City occasionally since purchase and really baby it but it seems that it's fading and cracking more than it should, especially that I don't use it daily. I was told that leather conditioner should not be used, it's not needed. I've seen a lot of other dark colored City bags (incl. other 08 Anthra's) and the overall leather seems to be thicker looking and feeling. Since now comparing with others, the leather on mine feels thin and in some places looks like it will start to peel and almost like it's "lifting" away from the bag (if that makes sense:wondering). Another thing is the end knot of the cord that's laced on the handles came out. Like I said, i've seen other bags and spoke with other owners and they wear their bags everyday and knock it around but they look in better shape than mine. Is it possible I could have a defected one?
I have a 08' Anthra GSH City bag and was wondering if anyone is having issues with the leather or overall wear of the bag? I have been using my City occasionally since purchase and really baby it but it seems that it's fading and cracking more than it should, especially that I don't use it daily. I was told that leather conditioner should not be used, it's not needed. I've seen a lot of other dark colored City bags (incl. other 08 Anthra's) and the overall leather seems to be thicker looking and feeling. Since now comparing with others, the leather on mine feels thin and in some places looks like it will start to peel and almost like it's "lifting" away from the bag (if that makes sense:wondering). Another thing is the end knot of the cord that's laced on the handles came out. Like I said, i've seen other bags and spoke with other owners and they wear their bags everyday and knock it around but they look in better shape than mine. Is it possible I could have a defected one?