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kimberleyg said:
Could you please authenticate this bag for me? Thanks!

Seller- astridb*12
Link- http://www.ebay.ca/itm/171383103468?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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kimberleyg said:
Could you please authenticate this bag for me? Thanks!

Seller- astridb*12
Link- http://www.ebay.ca/itm/171383103468?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

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It seems okay but I'd like to see the red, white and blue tag with serial number.
 
#4,669
Has anyone ever seen a fake Alto? I bought an Alto bag on eBay and I swear it's not leather! And the hardware looks too cheap. Everything else about the bag seems right. It has the expected interior tag with an "I" number on the back. The bag came with the registration card, I was tempted to go through the registration process but didn't. I have several other Alto bags and they are very obviously leather, rought-yet-soft on the interior, easy to scratch on the exterior, flexible and smell like leather. I requested to return the eBay bag to the seller and am awaiting the response. It's hard to believe anyone would attempt to counterfeit an Alto, but I just cannot accept that the material of this bag is leather. By the way, I'm not posting pictures or linking to the eBay auction just in case I'm wrong. I'm really interested in knowing if anyone has ever seen a fake Alto. I have seen fake AWL bags but not Altos. Just want to add that I have been reading this forum off and on for years and I finally was compelled to come out of lurking. :) This is a great web site, I might start hanging out here more. I'm a Dooney and Brahmin fan.
 
#4,671
skyscraper said:
Has anyone ever seen a fake Alto? I bought an Alto bag on eBay and I swear it's not leather! And the hardware looks too cheap. Everything else about the bag seems right. It has the expected interior tag with an "I" number on the back. The bag came with the registration card, I was tempted to go through the registration process but didn't. I have several other Alto bags and they are very obviously leather, rought-yet-soft on the interior, easy to scratch on the exterior, flexible and smell like leather. I requested to return the eBay bag to the seller and am awaiting the response. It's hard to believe anyone would attempt to counterfeit an Alto, but I just cannot accept that the material of this bag is leather. By the way, I'm not posting pictures or linking to the eBay auction just in case I'm wrong. I'm really interested in knowing if anyone has ever seen a fake Alto. I have seen fake AWL bags but not Altos. Just want to add that I have been reading this forum off and on for years and I finally was compelled to come out of lurking. :) This is a great web site, I might start hanging out here more. I'm a Dooney and Brahmin fan.
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Without seeing the listing and pictures, it's impossible to authenticate a bag. Additionally, the purse forum rules request that information. Post #1 of this thread show what's needed for autjenticity requests.
 
#4,676
Sorry if I'm posted inappropriately. I did read post #1 but I didn't really want the bag to be authenticated, I was just wondering if anyone had ever seen any fake Altos.

Let me tell you, I'm very unsettled by this situation. I don't want to accuse someone of selling a fake bag, but I cannot get past the vinyl-y feel of the leather. I'm not a Dooney newbie and I feel like I should be more certain! I have three Altos, two Amazons, several AWLs, and a nubuck. I have been nothing less than thrilled with these bags. But this new one is another matter. OK, I'll take some photos so you can see what I'm talking about. Expect another post from me this evening. I hope I can include the photos inline with my post, I don't have an account on any hosting sites.

Gilmoregirl, I'm certain it's an Alto. It's a style that is no longer produced (I think it was a 2010-2011 bag) but the Dooney product page still exists, and there are images from other sources that I was able to consult.
 
#4,677
I’ve decided that this bag is legit after all and I've informed the seller that I'm keeping it. Let me know what you think! It’s an Alto Saddle Bag (MB0). The D&B product page is still available, as are images from other sources.

http://www.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=56034
http://www.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=49144
http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0s04s121F1rrsv75o1_500.jpg
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/19/3d/69/193d697bb717c07649d6ca7883b3a7c7.jpg
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/c0/63/f7/c063f7f8f51c929eb9bf807d664effe5.jpg

And here are images of the bag I bought.

http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/skyscraper00/library/?sort=4&page=1

I had two concerns about the Saddle Bag, the plastic-y appearance and feel of the leather, and the overly-bright and seemingly oversized hardware.

In addition to scrutinizing images and info that I found on the internet, I compared the Saddle Bag to my existing black Altos, a Pyramid Sling which I purchased many years ago but have never used so it’s in perfect condition, and a Double Gusset Flap (MB135) which I have used daily for quite some time so it's a bit beat up.

The hardware on the Saddle Bag is exactly the same as the hardware on my Pyramid Sling. They have identical swivel clip and rings. So that puts me at ease about the hardware. As for the non-leathery appearance and feel, it's not at all like my Pyramid Sling which is thick and stiff and has a dark black velvety interior, but I did locate some less-abused interior parts of my Double Gusset Flap and they have the same no-pile light grey appearance and gritty texture of the Saddle Bag. The leather of the Double Gusset Flap is much more flexible and rich feeling though.

Now that I'm keeping the Saddle Bag I can play around with it. I find it odd that it does not scratch easily at all, but it did soak up a small amount of leather lotion. It's very bizarre. I hope that as I use the bag it takes on a more leather-like appearance! I think I might manipulate it gently to soften it up a bit.
 
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#4,678
Hello,

I purchased this bag at an antique store, and I was wondering if you would authenticate it for me, please. If it's fake, it's still a nice bag for what I paid, but it would be lovely if it is indeed a Dooney. Thank you so much for your effort.

Item: Dooney and Bourke cream and navy purse (don't know the actual model/ type)
 

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#4,679
I’ve decided that this bag is legit after all and I've informed the seller that I'm keeping it. Let me know what you think! It’s an Alto Saddle Bag (MB0). The D&B product page is still available, as are images from other sources.

http://www.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCt...?section=56034
http://www.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCt...?section=49144
http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0...sv75o1_500.jpg
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/73...7883b3a7c7.jpg
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/73...7d664effe5.jpg

And here are images of the bag I bought.

http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/sk...?sort=4&page=1

I had two concerns about the Saddle Bag, the plastic-y appearance and feel of the leather, and the overly-bright and seemingly oversized hardware.

In addition to scrutinizing images and info that I found on the internet, I compared the Saddle Bag to my existing black Altos, a Pyramid Sling which I purchased many years ago but have never used so it’s in perfect condition, and a Double Gusset Flap (MB135) which I have used daily for quite some time so it's a bit beat up.

The hardware on the Saddle Bag is exactly the same as the hardware on my Pyramid Sling. They have identical swivel clip and rings. So that puts me at ease about the hardware. As for the non-leathery appearance and feel, it's not at all like my Pyramid Sling which is thick and stiff and has a dark black velvety interior, but I did locate some less-abused interior parts of my Double Gusset Flap and they have the same no-pile light grey appearance and gritty texture of the Saddle Bag. The leather of the Double Gusset Flap is much more flexible and rich feeling though.


Now that I'm keeping the Saddle Bag I can play around with it. I find it odd that it does not scratch easily at all, but it did soak up a small amount of leather lotion. It's very bizarre. I hope that as I use the bag it takes on a more leather-like appearance! I think I might manipulate it gently to soften it up a bit.
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Weird.....the quote function doesn't seem to be working so I've copied Skyscraper's post so she'll know I'm answering her.

The bag is authentic.

Keep in mind that with leather being a natural product, the leather from different cows can vary in texture, thickness, softness, etc. And the tanning and manufacturing process can vary from one factory or worker to another.


 
#4,680
maliceinwonder said:
Hello,

I purchased this bag at an antique store, and I was wondering if you would authenticate it for me, please. If it's fake, it's still a nice bag for what I paid, but it would be lovely if it is indeed a Dooney. Thank you so much for your effort.

Item: Dooney and Bourke cream and navy purse (don't know the actual model/ type)
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It's an authentic domed satchel. (It's not antique. I'm guessing it to be about 9 years old and possibly even newer.)
 
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