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Could someone please authenticate this D&B wallet?
From a local thrift store.
Approx. 4.625"w x 4.25"h x 1"d closed. 4.625" x 10.75" open.
Any and all info is much appreciated...name, age, etc.
Thanks in advance!
 

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Yay...the skies cleared a little. Can you please have a look at this D&B bag?
Approx. 11"w x 8"h x 3.75"d. Handles 7.5" to top of bag.
Double pockets on both sides inside bag, not pictured.
A little dirty outside, but who can beat free?
Any info is always appreciated...thanks again!
 

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Yay...the skies cleared a little. Can you please have a look at this D&B bag?
Approx. 11"w x 8"h x 3.75"d. Handles 7.5" to top of bag.
Double pockets on both sides inside bag, not pictured.
A little dirty outside, but who can beat free?
Any info is always appreciated...thanks again!
Authentic tassel tote.
 
Ah I can tell it isn't :( some of the hard wear is tarnished :( I feel so disappointed.Do you think it could still be real leather?
The hardware isn't my concern as much as the style of the bag itself. Dooney's hardware is brass and real brass does tarnish so that's not necessarily a red flag.

I am betting that the duck emblem will pry off fairly easily. The stamped duck isn't correct and the whole stamping is uncentered and misaligned. Although there's the appearance of stitching holding it on (and even fakes sometimes have stitched emblems), I don't believe yours is sewn.

I doubt the bag is real leather either.

The good thing is that VV (Savers where I live) does do exchanges but even for other thrifts that claim to have no-refund/no return policies, if you make enough noise, they'll allow it.

The fact is that it's illegal for anyone to sell a fake and that includes charities. A seller is responsible for authenticating their items and whether they admit it's fake, claim not to know whether genuine or lie and say it's authentic, if it's fake, they can't sell.
 
The hardware isn't my concern as much as the style of the bag itself. Dooney's hardware is brass and real brass does tarnish so that's not necessarily a red flag.

I am betting that the duck emblem will pry off fairly easily. The stamped duck isn't correct and the whole stamping is uncentered and misaligned. Although there's the appearance of stitching holding it on (and even fakes sometimes have stitched emblems), I don't believe yours is sewn.

I doubt the bag is real leather either.

The good thing is that VV (Savers where I live) does do exchanges but even for other thrifts that claim to have no-refund/no return policies, if you make enough noise, they'll allow it.

The fact is that it's illegal for anyone to sell a fake and that includes charities. A seller is responsible for authenticating their items and whether they admit it's fake, claim not to know whether genuine or lie and say it's authentic, if it's fake, they can't sell.

Thank you very much. I took the tag off though :( it was in the lock and key section too so it didn't even cross my mind it could be fake, I was just excited to find it! Ugh.
 
Thank you very much. I took the tag off though :( it was in the lock and key section too so it didn't even cross my mind it could be fake, I was just excited to find it! Ugh.
I find that you can find authentic items on the wall (where they put the cheap stuff) and get really cheap deals and you'll find fakes locked up behind the counter for expensive prices.

I've found similar authentic Dooneys at Savers/Value Village for under $10. If it were me, I'd take it bag, explain that you took the tag off but had it authenticated and it's fake.

Depending on the manager, they may bend.

If you paid for your purchase with a credit card, you can file a dispute through them if the store won't help you.
 
I find that you can find authentic items on the wall (where they put the cheap stuff) and get really cheap deals and you'll find fakes locked up behind the counter for expensive prices.

I've found similar authentic Dooneys at Savers/Value Village for under $10. If it were me, I'd take it bag, explain that you took the tag off but had it authenticated and it's fake.

Depending on the manager, they may bend.

If you paid for your purchase with a credit card, you can file a dispute through them if the store won't help you.

Thank you! I will try that.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-women-bags-w...ag/1021310947?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
is this real? I want to find a real one now. I also feel like selling it for 50 is too much considering the size?
 
Thank you! I will try that.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-women-bags-w...ag/1021310947?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
is this real? I want to find a real one now. I also feel like selling it for 50 is too much considering the size?
That bag is authentic.

We can't advise on price because there are so many variables.

But a way to get an idea of what a bag/style is worth is to do an ebay search of completed listings and sold listings. You can also do a search of current listings to see what they're listed for.

That style is an equestrian bag but not all sellers know the style name. There are also different sizes of equestrians.

Here's a search of current listings:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...ey+equestrian&_nkw=dooney+equestrian&_sacat=0

and sold listings:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...oney+equestrian&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

If you buy from ebay, Bonanza or another site, you should still verify that the bag is authentic.
 
That bag is authentic.

We can't advise on price because there are so many variables.

But a way to get an idea of what a bag/style is worth is to do an ebay search of completed listings and sold listings. You can also do a search of current listings to see what they're listed for.

That style is an equestrian bag but not all sellers know the style name. There are also different sizes of equestrians.

Here's a search of current listings:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...ey+equestrian&_nkw=dooney+equestrian&_sacat=0

and sold listings:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...oney+equestrian&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

If you buy from ebay, Bonanza or another site, you should still verify that the bag is authentic.

Thank you so much! You're so helpful. Have a good day!
 
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