I have the middle size, I beleive tote. Yeah, it's heavy. I save it for my winter or cooler season bag. For some reason I want to go light during the Summer and my plum heli doesn't suit. Although, I love how much lighter my Paraty is.
I also equate heavy with quality. I won't buy a light-weight leather bag. Just my opinion.
I agree with insane-maryjane. I love the substantial feel of a chloe bag. And the fact that we complain about the weight but still carry the bag anyway because we love it just brings us chloe fans together.