2000-2001 Vintage Has Date code .See Photos please Concerning date code and VI is a abbreviation for Vichy I believe in France.See country abbreviation in France in photos, For Louis Vuitton codes Look at Photos Did My research.Will go to Poshmark for authentication any thing over $500.Priced low for new owner to have it Professionally cleaned , hopefully by LV .Sold As Is.No Returns Ask questions before purchase.See Photos