I have Monsouris also krab.. The datecode is the same side like u!! So..in my idea it is fine nakrab... Anyways for the price , ur friend bought this bag in Germany , right ?? Normally.. the prices will be 5 % higher than the prices on the website krab.. ( I live in Belgium .. I bought Naviglio and Montsouris here .. it is 30 Euro more expensive than on the website krab )

Have a nice day

Jet