I recently purchased the older version two weeks ago. Did you find the zipper became less harder to open/close with time? I do like the look of the older version as the zipper is a bit more concealed than the newer version... I find the newer version has a bit more gold showing with the zipper than I’m used to. I know there have been tons of issues with the Mini and wondering if anyone has experienced anything with the PM. Pros and cons anyone for the PM. New and/or old???I don’t think there is any change in the canvas. My PSM was always squishy (for the lack of a more accurate description lol) and had softer canvas and to me the new one feels the same. The zipper is indeed easy to use and much much smoother. (I did get the new version and I also have the older version)