Ok, I know you don't want a Boy's opinion, so disregard this if you want, lol. I think you should get the bag if you love it and it makes you happy. However, in my humble opinion, the C bags are played out. Everyone and there Mama has one or a cheap knockoff. I say get a "classic" looking Coach that will still be fashionable years from now (ie. something from the Hamptons collection). But, like I said, if you love it don't pay attention to what others say. And, like someone else said those in the know will be able to see yours isn't fake. By the way, one of my best friends has an extensive Coach collection, so I'm not just making this up.