I have had my Mothership for about 3 months now and I use it probably about 60% of the time (I usually switch between that and my Marsupial). Anyway, I looked at the bottom of the bag and there are holes forming in the bottom corners of the bag and on the bottom corners of the pockets! I was quite surprised and disappointed. I have been very happy with the organization and functionality of the bag, but for such an expensive bag, I expected it to be one that I could use for years! Here is what their CS had to say about the problem:
"The vinyl covering on the MotherShip is for ease of cleaning,
and to protect the fabric underneath. As it is plastic it will
break down."
Fleurville CS has been responsive and is sending me a replacement for $10 plus my cost of shipping it back. So, I guess that is good, but I am going to be apprehensive about using the bag. This shouldn't be a bag that you have to use gently. BTW, I haven't been rough on the bag - normal use, lots of transferring between home, car, shopping carts, stroller.
Anyway, I wasn't sure about posting this, because I didn't want anyone to doubt their MS purchase. But, I guess it is something that should be known (although hopefully it won't happen to anyone else.) BTW, my Marsupial is holding up great - the ballistic nylon seems to work well.
Hmmm, I think a Bandicoot may be in my future!