Personally, an inch around isn't a great deal of space but enough to put something extra in it. I think $600 more for this is a great deal of money, and I'm not spending $3000 on the Jumbo, since I purchased it for mom for $2650. But I would like to ask all of you something, if the bag is larger than it is now, and I carry it with my hands will the larger bag just swing in the air and be uncomfortable. I cannot deal with any chains on my shoulder. It hurts me and I'm use to hold a bag in my on my wrist or with my hands. I'm concerned if it's larger it will be uncomfortable. For example, the kelly bag would be ideal with the right handle but it's unavailable in the jumbo. If anyone has the vintage, it's basically the same size, can you just carry it with your hands or it's too uncomfortable. Thanks for any info ...