It is not supposed to be pebbled leather! Isnt that bizarre? Im so glad I didnt use it yet - I'm taking it back to the store tomorrow and having them order me another one. I was hoping someone else on here would get a black one so I could see it - I was very surprised that it was pebbly. Thanks Ashdir for telling me you saw another one today that was not pebbled - that was the final straw for me to call! Ill take another shot when I get in the new black one, probably not till next week now. It ok - Id rather wait and get the one I really want.