Hi everyone!
I know this is an old thread, but I got a large Marcie at my local Nordstrom back in February, and as soon as I took it home, I noticed that what you're in fact talking about happened--the wrapped handle started falling apart (as seen below). I literally used it around the house once, just to look at it with my items, and it started pulling.
I figured I got a defective piece, so I went back to the store. They repaired it in a month, and when I picked it up at the store, the associate showed me the piece and there was black adhesive all over the handle. She didn't even think twice--she shoved my remark about the black adhesive aside and just gave me the bag. I was appalled since I'd never get treated like that at boutiques like Louis Vuitton--they take pride in the bags that they sell to their customers and would address it fully. Luckily, it did come off after rubbing (once I got home), but it was an awful experience. And in general, I think this person shouldn't be selling luxury handbags. But that is a different story! Perhaps I will complain to Nordstrom.
Finally got the bag home, used it out once, but found that I didn't even want to put my iPad in it, for it seemed to be too weak and I didn't want it to fall apart again. The bottom of the handle looks like it may start to unravel and I really don't want to go back to Nordstrom to deal with them.
So, my question is--is this just a defective piece? Someone on this thread said that they can put books and their iPad in it...something it seems like my bag can't do.
Do I continue to go back to Nordstrom (although I'd rather not, since I don't like the staff in my store) or can I go straight to Chloe in NYC if I show them my receipt, etc.? I love the Marcie, but at the same time I'm not really happy with it because of the trouble I've gone through with this bag.
Any suggestions or advice? Thanks!