I got mine a long time - 8 years - ago, back then there was no status update available and it took about 4 weeks to get the bag. I got a chocolate brown M size w/ short handles, it has a beige stripe down the middle and my name embroidered on it. It's still gorgeous! I also think it's even better quality than the bags that are sold in stores. I don't know if it's true or not, but that is how I feel.
Can't supply pics right now, but I'll try and get some on here asap...I do recommend getting a personalized bag, the feeling is so totally different (and SO much better & satisfying) than getting a bag off the store shelf. It's totally yours, exactly the way you like it and you know, from the off, that you won't be getting rid of it EVER. I'm planning to use mine until it breaks down - and it's showing no signs yet!