I have had a similar experience with my NF GM DE- I always get nice comments about how it looks brand new when I am out an about and esp. visiting my favorite LV (Saks BH). One SA said she coveted mine because her puppy chewed up one of the straps (silly doggy!).In LV, the sales associates admire my...simple, beloved Speedy 30 Damier Ebene. It's been carried consistently for 11 years. One lovely SA told me it could go right up on the display shelf today, it's still so fresh looking.
May I ask what color combination is your Emilie wallet?I get the most compliments on my mono emilie wallet. It happens on a fairly regular basis. People seem to notice and compliment me more on that wallet than the bags I carry it in, which really surprises me.
My Pochette Metis. People come up all the time and compliments it and asks how I was able to get one (good SA!).