Manufactured in Costa Rica in 2001. Original hang tag. Authenticated in Coach Counterfeits. There are no holes, rips, or stains on the outside of the bag. The leather has some scratches, especially on the bottom half of the front pocket The brass has patina, but no verdigris The inside has a faint pen mark to the upper right of the creed From the inside, the front flap has some patina on the suede The inside suede has a pen mark at the top of the bag (where the flap folds) Throughout the inside, the suede has a higher pile than many bag (I chose not to attempt to shave it down.) No odors or signs of mold.