I loved this color from the second I saw it (which was actually around 2009, not 2005). I could never justify paying full price for such a light colored bag. Just recently I found this one on eBay for a steal, imo. The leather is still completely smooshy and shiny. No point in having a bag and not wearing it, right? The box wouldn't usually be my first choice, but in this case I made an exception!