In defense of Coach...several years ago I went through a phase where I loved Gucci. However, I never had Gucci bag that didn't have some sort of quality issue, from broken zippers to the handles actually ripping off. So, I went back to Coach. I have probably owned upwards of 50 Coach bags (not to mention accessories) and only once did I have a problem. That bag I took to a boutique (without a receipt), they returned it and had it fixed and I still have it!