Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

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I'm wondering what this person sells or buys because of the private feedback setting no one knows. They claim they are a seller because she or he stated that they have a thousand sales transaction where I only have 12 as a seller. Then informed me that this would entitle them to a favorable outcome on the case because they are more important to ebay, PayPal and the credit card companies.
Oh well, I've spent enough time worrying and upset. On to the next item I guess! Thank y'all so very much. Happy selling and buying as well!
 
I'm wondering what this person sells or buys because of the private feedback setting no one knows. They claim they are a seller because she or he stated that they have a thousand sales transaction where I only have 12 as a seller. Then informed me that this would entitle them to a favorable outcome on the case because they are more important to ebay, PayPal and the credit card companies.
Oh well, I've spent enough time worrying and upset. On to the next item I guess! Thank y'all so very much. Happy selling and buying as well!
She's trying to intimidate you.

If she had the least bit of concern, she'd come forward and explain. And if she is a seller and knows Dooney, then she'd have no question about your bag.

You're smart. Forget about her unless and until she files a dispute. At that point, you might want to post here and request advice. Sometimes the mods don't like chat and advice on an authentication thread:
http://forum.purseblog.com/ebay-forum/
 
I purchased this coin purse from a seller on Poshmark... I know. Poshmark is full of fakes. But I figured for the price I could take a chance.

It's an all weather leather coin purse with the big duck logo on the front. Here are some photos. I read somewhere that all hardware should be brass, with no silver tone, so the reason I am questioning authenticity is that the rivet on the back of the strap is silver tone and says "DOONEY BOURKE" with no &. The stain on the back is odd too - haven't seen that on AWL before, but I am not very experienced. It measures about 5" by 4" or so - guessing because I don't have a ruler handy.
 

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I purchased this coin purse from a seller on Poshmark... I know. Poshmark is full of fakes. But I figured for the price I could take a chance.

It's an all weather leather coin purse with the big duck logo on the front. Here are some photos. I read somewhere that all hardware should be brass, with no silver tone, so the reason I am questioning authenticity is that the rivet on the back of the strap is silver tone and says "DOONEY BOURKE" with no &. The stain on the back is odd too - haven't seen that on AWL before, but I am not very experienced. It measures about 5" by 4" or so - guessing because I don't have a ruler handy.
The duck coin purse is authentic.

On authentic items, that's the marking they sometimes use on the bag of the riveted hardware. (There are coin purses of the same style without the marking. The marking doesn't prove or disprove authenticity.)

Beware that there are fake duck coin purses but they're usually plastic, the duck emblem is often upside down and sometimes the duck is the wrong size.

But again, yours is fine. You might want to visit one of the rehab discussions to see if there's a way to clean the inside of the coin compartment.
 
The duck coin purse is authentic.

On authentic items, that's the marking they sometimes use on the bag of the riveted hardware. (There are coin purses of the same style without the marking. The marking doesn't prove or disprove authenticity.)

Beware that there are fake duck coin purses but they're usually plastic, the duck emblem is often upside down and sometimes the duck is the wrong size.

But again, yours is fine. You might want to visit one of the rehab discussions to see if there's a way to clean the inside of the coin compartment.
Thank you SO much for the fast reply! I bought it for a gift hoping I could somehow clean the inside because it's pretty disgusting right now. I am off to research that now. Thank you again!
 
Thank you SO much for the fast reply! I bought it for a gift hoping I could somehow clean the inside because it's pretty disgusting right now. I am off to research that now. Thank you again!
You're welcome.

Although there have been "better" fakes, here's an example of a common fake of the style. Notice that the strap is way too long, the pebbled texture is wrong, the duck emblem is obviously different from the real deal, the zipper isn't the heavy brass type and the inside is plastic. Whoever made this one didn't even attempt to center the duck!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-and-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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You're welcome.

Although there have been "better" fakes, here's an example of a common fake of the style. Notice that the strap is way too long, the pebbled texture is wrong, the duck emblem is obviously different from the real deal, the zipper isn't the heavy brass type and the inside is plastic. Whoever made this one didn't even attempt to center the duck!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-and-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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Wow, that is awful. Glad that listing was removed! I paid $17 including shipping for mine, and if I can get the inside cleaned up it will turn out to be a good deal, I hope! Thanks for the peace of mind BeenBurned. Without you and the others who take the time to help with authentication I would never feel comfortable buying any Coach or Dooney other than direct from the manufacturer!
 
Wow, that is awful. Glad that listing was removed! I paid $17 including shipping for mine, and if I can get the inside cleaned up it will turn out to be a good deal, I hope! Thanks for the peace of mind BeenBurned. Without you and the others who take the time to help with authentication I would never feel comfortable buying any Coach or Dooney other than direct from the manufacturer!
(And would therefore not have any of either brand since I prefer the older goods!)
 
Wow, that is awful. Glad that listing was removed! I paid $17 including shipping for mine, and if I can get the inside cleaned up it will turn out to be a good deal, I hope! Thanks for the peace of mind BeenBurned. Without you and the others who take the time to help with authentication I would never feel comfortable buying any Coach or Dooney other than direct from the manufacturer!
You're very welcome.

And that's why so many of us do what we do.
 
Since I'm here, I would love to know about this purse I picked up at Salvation Army a few months ago for $1.99. They have a tendency to put out designer items without realizing what they are (I also got an authentic Tory Burch tote there for $1.99). I did some quick googling on my phone, since I had no previous AWL experience, and it seemed like it could be authentic. I was willing to gamble $1.99, anyway :smile1:

It's about 11" wide maybe, 6 or 8" tall. I really need to find my tape measure...
 

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Thank y'all so much! eBay and PayPal told me to do nothing. Wait for them to file a claim and they will handle it. If they skip the right process they will ban them besides PayPal will not allow the credit card company to just take the funds without an investigation. Anyway, I appreciate everyone's kindness. I'm disabled and fighting lupus and psoriatic arthritis. Selling all my higher end stuff is breaking my heart but I need the money to see my drs and get meds. I was hospitalized 2 weeks ago. This sale was supposed to help cover the $200 deductible for the ER. Hopefully it will all work out in my favor and I can stop stressing so bad over a bully.
Thanks again!
Jo
I noticed on the bidding page she bid 59.99, exactly what she is now trying to get the bag for, winning the auction, and now pulling this scam. smh :tdown:
 
Since I'm here, I would love to know about this purse I picked up at Salvation Army a few months ago for $1.99. They have a tendency to put out designer items without realizing what they are (I also got an authentic Tory Burch tote there for $1.99). I did some quick googling on my phone, since I had no previous AWL experience, and it seemed like it could be authentic. I was willing to gamble $1.99, anyway :smile1:

It's about 11" wide maybe, 6 or 8" tall. I really need to find my tape measure...
You did great! Congrats on your authentic Dooney.
 
Hello all
this is my first visit to the D & B forum, I usually go to the Coach authentication
if anyone has any info on this bag , I can't seem to find another like it anywhere
and when I Google the sticker number , I get many medium slouch bags but not this
with this plastic coated lining or this checked design
any help is great.
size is about 15" wide X 9" tall X 5" deep and the outside solor is like a light blue & gray
Thanks Advance
RC
 

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Hello all
this is my first visit to the D & B forum, I usually go to the Coach authentication
if anyone has any info on this bag , I can't seem to find another like it anywhere
and when I Google the sticker number , I get many medium slouch bags but not this
with this plastic coated lining or this checked design
any help is great.
size is about 15" wide X 9" tall X 5" deep and the outside solor is like a light blue & gray
Thanks Advance
RC
(BeenBurned is the expert), I haven't seen that design before, but the interior was used in many Dooneys, I actually have two with that same interior ( I purchased them in Century City, Ca at the Dooney store in the 90's). I believe your bag is authentic http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121434181189?item=121434181189&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466
 
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