I do see quite a few Hamiltons on ebay that are used and for sale, and several of them have cracked and peeled piping on them. I imagine the best way to protect it is to keep it moisturized real well with a good leather creme and conditioner. Everything eventually falls apart with age, including us! lol!Is the black rubbery piping thing (red arrows, sorry I don't know what to call it lol) on the edges of the MK Selma sturdy? It doesn't crack or peel off easily? I remember I had a Mango bag (which of course is way cheaper than MK) with the same material on the edges, it cracked and peeled off after only a couple of months of use. It was so ugly and unsightly. Also, any tips to prevent this? Thanks!