Due to the nature of the leather, all bags this model have faint scratches that's very hard to see and can be polished off easily. It is not a damage into the leather (scratches should only be to the top layer coloring). The leather/coloring will increase in shine/patina with use and make this into your own unique piece. Please use enlarge to view the pictures closely, I can guarantee there is no damadges to the leather but again, there are faint scratches on the top color layer.