Well iv been to my local LV today and spoke to the manager he said it's in the nature of the hardware to chip with wear... soooo I've cancelled the order I don't think I could live with a bag that will chip. Also I spoke to him about the gold hardware on the black vernis.. He said this will be on the Alma only not the Montana.
I know I'm gutted! But I loved the Marais MM in Mono.. ive ordered that instead! Maybe I'll get the Montana in the future in Amarante or that gorgeous hot pink colour... forgotten the name!