Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

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I'm sorry but one look at the main picture in the listing and I knew that the bag was fake. I didn't even have to look at the other pictures in the listing or at your links.

There are several obvious signs that it's fake. Dooney uses solid brass hardware so they'd never cover beautiful brass buckles with pleather. Also, they don't ever trim the edges of flaps with braiding. The only braiding you'll see on older AWL bags is the drawstring on drawstring bags. (There are many other problems with the bag too.)

WOMP. :-S

Thank you for the detailed explanation. I have contacted him... This sucks so, so much. I am now the sad owner of one real and two fake vintage Dooneys, and the fakes cost just as much.
 
Please authenticate.

Item: Vintage Dooney & Bourke AWL Mini Teaton Drawstring Bag Green/Taupe/Burgundy
Seller: 112170
Item Number: 111488197912
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Doo...y-/111488197912?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:US:1120

Name: Dooney & Bourke Vintage AWL Red Green Blue Teton Large Drawstring Bucket Bag
Seller: eyeshopforu
151444890261
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-Bour...g-/151444890261?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
Comments: The seller says there is no tag inside.

The first one (seller 112170) is authentic.

The second one (seller eyeshopforu) is fake. The lack of the tag with serial number is the least of the problems. Some vintage bags are pre-tag, but this one has several other common red flags including 2-toned pebbling, feet on the bottom and riveted hardware holding the strap on. The strap should be removable with button-type studs, which you can see in the pictures of the authentic bag and other Dooney drawstrings.)
 
The first one (seller 112170) is authentic.

The second one (seller eyeshopforu) is fake. The lack of the tag with serial number is the least of the problems. Some vintage bags are pre-tag, but this one has several other common red flags including 2-toned pebbling, feet on the bottom and riveted hardware holding the strap on. The strap should be removable with button-type studs, which you can see in the pictures of the authentic bag and other Dooney drawstrings.)
Thank you!
 
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I am new to Purse Forum and would love to start posting. Do you know how I can get privileges to post? I received the activation email and appear to be set up, but the site will not let me post (It has been a few weeks since signing up) I would appreciate any help you can give.

Thank you-
Leslie
 
Hi
I am new to Purse Forum and would love to start posting. Do you know how I can get privileges to post? I received the activation email and appear to be set up, but the site will not let me post (It has been a few weeks since signing up) I would appreciate any help you can give.

Thank you-
Leslie

If I remember, you have to be a member for a certain amount of days, and also have made a certain amount of posts before you can make your own threads...... I think it says somewhere
 
I received three 'Dooney & Bourke' totes. Could someone please let me know if they are authentic.
I have included pictures, one has a tag: WH Tassel Tote

This post includes images of one bag, please see next post

Many Thanks
 

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I just requested help in authenticating 3 Dooney bags. This post includes images of bags 2 and 3.
I do not know the name of the bags
They are small tassel totes

Thank you!
 

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I received three 'Dooney & Bourke' totes. Could someone please let me know if they are authentic.
I have included pictures, one has a tag: WH Tassel Tote

This post includes images of one bag, please see next post

Many Thanks

I just requested help in authenticating 3 Dooney bags. This post includes images of bags 2 and 3.
I do not know the name of the bags
They are small tassel totes

Thank you!
They're all authentic tassel totes. The hearts one is from the IT collection and is coated PVC. The others are signature.
 
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