Hi! Can I ask how much you paid and where in the airport you purchased the bag?I joined the club about a month ago, picked up a black Disco at the airport in Rome on my way home from vacation. I have been using it every weekend (as well as a couple of weekdays) and I am loving this bag. It really is such a great size for holding a bunch of essentials. I also love its classic looks and the leather is quite soft! Don't feel the need to baby it at all though. I am so glad I got it!