Thrift find - very old Louis Vuitton backpack or a copy?

Yes, that's a good idea. Go in, say you inherited it from your mother, and inquire about the cost of restoration for your daughter. You may get a (free) answer then.

Debora

 

I should add that... You won't be the first person to try this but it's a better place to start than walking in and asking for an authentication.

Debora

 

Took a quick look at the page, before doing my estate sale, but I'll finish it this afternoon - thank you Debora!

 

Good idea! If not free then it will need a cleaning anyway!
Thank you

 

That sounds good - but I'm wondering why I couldnt go in & just say I got it at an estate sale and I just want to be sure it's real - before giving it to my daughter? (That's a nice touch)

 

There should be a date code hidden somewhere inside. Look that up. I bought a walle that looked awfully good and NIB. It had a code inside..faked. So yes they fake the codes too.

 

I have never purchased a LV second hand, I know if I have had issues with anything from them they look up my purchase history - but that does make sense that they won’t authenticate.