These bags have minimal flaws which include and are not limited to:hardware tarnishes,interior/exterior material flaws,strap wear,odors,etc..These were bought second hand and both the Ashley and Soho have a slight musty/smokey smell that you may or may not notice or be bothered by,the Ashley is not too bad. I do not know the cause,but it seems faint to me.I know the bags can easily be professionally cleaned which may help rid the smell. Super pretty shimmery bags that will be great for someone!