Want to get my first Goyard tote, but am worried about the quality comments...

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Not sure what to do, there seems to be quite a few strap related problems... Any feedback from those of you who use any of the tote styles as a day bag please?
On a separate note, which colour would you go for? I am planning to personalise as well, that is if I go for one. Thanks!
 
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i used my St Louis PM almost daily for a year but sold it recently to upgrade to a GM in Grey last week cos i want to carry more.
no issues with scuffing on my PM (i had the Black/Tan) or any sticky strap issues.
for the record, i do not baby my bags and i was very worried with the St Louis initially, but am pleasantly surprised by how it fared even after a year of almost daily use.
 
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I have a Goyard St Michal Porte Cles (6 Key Holder). I know it's not a bag, but I think my experience may be useful. After many months of opening and closing, the canvas feels perfectly in tact and looks great. The biggest issue is that the glazing has cracked on the corners and the glazing, which is yellow, has picked up a substantial amount of color transfer. It might be worth it to get a darker colored bag to avoid that issue.
 
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I have a 5 year old St. Louis GM that I basically abuse. I use it as my tennis bag, as a carry on for trips and when I have a haul to carry around. I stuff it with a laptop, iPad, notebooks, shoes, newspapers and anything else I can think of. No strap issues at all. I have some wear on the corners, but it spends a lot of time on the floor so that’s on me. Don’t worry!
 
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Adding one more thing - I live in the MIdwest. I’ve carried the bag through a Polar Vortex as well as 100 degree heat. I absolutely do not baby my bag! Mine is definitely genuine - bought at the Neiman Marcus boutique in Chicago. I also have a PM that is less abused and in great shape and an Artois MM that is my work bag and stuffed to the gills. I can’t figure out how people have such different experiences but I have only good things to say.
 
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I read so many negative reviews for years, but there were always a few contrasting ones so I took a chance on an Artois MM. Then I got the Artois PM and then a St. Louis GM and then an Anjou... I became a Goyard fan fast! I love them all. I don’t baby them and I live in a city and use them as my shopping bags for heavy groceries, wine bottles, etc. No issues. The Anjou might be the sturdiest of all of them all, but I use it the least because of the PM size.
 
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I have a black/tan Artois PM that I used for work everyday for 2 years and still in excellent condition, the leather corners are a little scuffed, but canvas and straps are still perfect. I also have a black/pink St. Louis claire voie PM that I’ve been using daily as a baby/mommy bag since June, and it still looks brand new. I don’t baby my bags, but I’m also not someone who tosses them on the ground or anything crazy. If you plan on carrying heavier items, I would go with the Artois. I would just avoid buying a white one, I’ve heard a lot of discoloration occurs. Take the plunge and buy a goyard!
 
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Greenbling said:
My sticky strap happened after 3 years of very regular use. I was prepared to pay to have the strap replaced but Goyard said it was a manufacturing issue and gave me a brand new replacement bag. They said they have since changed the "recipe" of the handles so the new ones should not have the sticky strap concerns anymore.
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May I ask If I can get my bag repaired if I bought it preloved?
 
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