I agree with her~ I bought my GGH Black City in June and by the time it left my hands I noticed the hardware wasn't as shiny and wasn't as gold as it used to be... I believe there must be some sort of chemical reaction with the air going on perhaps?
either way- you're totally right- this green is so rich and vibrant - congrars on your bag- it's really beautiful!!
I'm sorry - I can't stop taking pics! And I'm still not really getting it...