s/s 03 bags had a leather tag and have the longer shoulder strap (maybe ask for the measurement). I've never seen the longer strap with the shoulder protector, but they may have had them. I think Marios have sold bbags in the past but don't anymore. It could be ok if the strap checks out I'm surprised they'd still have a bag from 3 years ago two years later. Because they should still have her in their database as purchasing this bag, that's something you could ask her since you could only get free replacement tassels from the original retailer.