I wasn't sure what I thought when I first got mine. Initially I was underwhelmed. These are truly bags you have to USE to appreciate.
I've only switched bags once since I got it. It fits work files, is light, waterproof, seems to go with EVERYTHING. I was a daily purse switcher before. I am seriously thinking of unloading a lot more of my expensive bags because I am so enamored with this now.
I must confess to the same thing. I didn't get the Longchamp appeal for a long time--when I was in Paris, I never bought one ( kicking myself now). I now have a small Pliage and an Eiffel shopper and I don't want to use anything else. I've since sold several bags and am very happy!