Just to update this:
I was told that D&B has stopped snipping the tags now, since all there new bags have unique serial numbers for registration.
This snipping of the tag was the way that they would stop people from returning an "outlet bag" or a "seconded bag" to a store for a full return price.
That is why they went to the serial numbers.
Although, from what I was also told that some of the outlet stores are still snipping them out of habit.
It's amazing how much I learned about D&B since Christmas!
And how much of the Zebra line I have bought for my wife!
Matt
