I would be concerned with yours at this point....my windstorm bag seems okay but haven't used it much.....the leather seems more durable or "thicker" on it though.....maybe its just the color im challenged with since both bags are black. I would just return it.....BUT theres that big sale right now in stores and I can get another and a luggage at the moment and pay just a slight difference for the two, that is my challenge. BUT why do that if I go through this again and again. read so much bad feedback on quality of this specific bag.......starting to feel is the safe bet is to return it and get another LV down the road.
Don't let any discount influence your decision. TB has promotions often enough that you can almost always get a bag on sale unless it is a limited run. Good luck and you hope you have a positive experience soon.