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I did some thrifting, and found and old-school style AWL bag, hopefully not a Fooney. :P

Item: Looks like an AWL Vintage Zipper Case #R719
Seller: local GW, got it for $5.99
Comments: It's about 11" wide, 7.5" tall, 3" deep and a drop length of about 22" (adjustable). Bag is unlined and the interior has the typical pockets I've seen in my other Dooneys. The fob is missing, but I'm not surprised, because with thrift store finds it seems like they almost always are. Also, I forgot to photograph the zipper, it's a riri zipper pull.

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TIA! :D

Unrelated: BB, what kind of dog is that in your profile pic? I've been wondering for a while now. Such a qt pie! :3

It's authentic.

Re the pooch, she was a mutt. We were told they think she's shepard, whippet and chow and various characteristics seemed to confirm that.

We adopted her at 7 weeks from a no-kill shelter which had rescued her pregnant mother. By the time we got her, the other five puppies were gone (adopted) so we didn't see them though 6 months later, we coincidentally "met" a brother at obedience classes. In comparing notes about their ages and histories (as we'd been told by the shelter), we figured out they were siblings. The brother looked nothing like her. He looked more like a yellow lab mix.

Unfortunately, we lost her a year ago at age 13.5 and it's one of the most difficult losses to recover from that I've ever experienced.

Your dog is beautiful. What is the breed?
 
Hi - Can someone check this out for me, thank you!

Item: Dooney Bourke Handbag Black/Biege (MUST L@@K)
Auction # 261512358509
seller: monsterenergy3378
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-Bour...509?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3ce359ea6d
I believe it to be a tapestry barrel bag but I'd prefer to see a couple more pictures to confirm. Pictures of the serial number tag (both sides) and the leather Dooney logo patch from the inside lining would help.

If you request pics from the seller, suggest pulling the lining from the bag to make it easier to take good pictures.
 
It's authentic.

Re the pooch, she was a mutt. We were told they think she's shepard, whippet and chow and various characteristics seemed to confirm that.

We adopted her at 7 weeks from a no-kill shelter which had rescued her pregnant mother. By the time we got her, the other five puppies were gone (adopted) so we didn't see them though 6 months later, we coincidentally "met" a brother at obedience classes. In comparing notes about their ages and histories (as we'd been told by the shelter), we figured out they were siblings. The brother looked nothing like her. He looked more like a yellow lab mix.

Unfortunately, we lost her a year ago at age 13.5 and it's one of the most difficult losses to recover from that I've ever experienced.

Your dog is beautiful. What is the breed?

She's beautiful! I'm sorry for your loss :( Losing a beloved pet can be rough. Unfortunately, I don't have any pets anymore :( but one day when time allows I will get a dog again.

The dog in my icon is sort of an internet mascot. She's Kabosu, a shiba inu, apparently a rescue. Here's Kabosu going to the groomers. There is even a weather site inspired by her!

And thank you for the authentication as always!
 
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Not the best at taking pictures but hope someone can get a good enough look to tell me what I've got, I have no clue. It measures 10 X 7 X 5. Number on back of tag is: A9 876571. Thank you for any help.
 

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It's authentic and looks like it's in great condition! Nice find.

Hey, that's terrific--thanks very much! :smile1: Glad I took a chance on wasting $7. There are no odors or stains so she is a keeper. But uh-oh, now I'm sort of hooked on the vintage Dooneys..already casting around online. Dooney always manages to put my wallet in danger one way or another!

Also, I'm very sorry for the loss of your dog friend. Some losses are harder to bear than others. I hope in time your memories give you more comfort and less pain.

Susan
 
I did some thrifting, and found and old-school style AWL bag, hopefully not a Fooney. :P

Item: Looks like an AWL Vintage Zipper Case #R719
Seller: local GW, got it for $5.99
Comments: It's about 11" wide, 7.5" tall, 3" deep and a drop length of about 22" (adjustable). Bag is unlined and the interior has the typical pockets I've seen in my other Dooneys. The fob is missing, but I'm not surprised, because with thrift store finds it seems like they almost always are. Also, I forgot to photograph the zipper, it's a riri zipper pull.

Congrats on snagging this beautiful vintage Dooney!! Your find beat mine by a dollar. :p Such fun to find an old treasure for a great price isn't it?!

It's gonna be tough to pass by any GWs or thrift stores now.

Susan
 
I believe it to be a tapestry barrel bag but I'd prefer to see a couple more pictures to confirm. Pictures of the serial number tag (both sides) and the leather Dooney logo patch from the inside lining would help.

If you request pics from the seller, suggest pulling the lining from the bag to make it easier to take good pictures.
Okay, thanks BB.
I have requested additional photos.
I think I have 2 similar bags somewhere that I judged to be fakes. One looks
like that one but the red/whtie/blue label has no serial number on the back.
I'm going to fish it out and put up some pics.
 
Ok girls, I think I may have gotten my first fake off eBay. I won't be mad since it was a total steal, but I've never seen the brass hanging piece not have a duck. It's also missing the red/white/blue tag on the inside but other than that it looks a lot like my authentic one I posted the other day. The "leather" feels the same and everything.

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Ok girls, I think I may have gotten my first fake off eBay. I won't be mad since it was a total steal, but I've never seen the brass hanging piece not have a duck. It's also missing the red/white/blue tag on the inside but other than that it looks a lot like my authentic one I posted the other day. The "leather" feels the same and everything.

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After quite a bit of research that may have been an actual hangtag...
There's nothing wrong with the bag or the fob. It's an older fob from before they used the duck on their fobs.
 
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