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Normally, more pictures should be shown but I don't need to see them in this case. The bag is a hobo and authentic.

I'm pretty sure there is a tag inside unless it's been removed but they have it in a very obscure place. If you open the zipper all the way, at the very end of the zipper, turn the top of the bag slightly to see it to the side of the zipper pull.

I've attached a pic showing the location on a similar bag:
Thanks!! I found the tag just like you said.

I appreciate the help :)
 
I think I found one very much like yours on Horsekeeping. It has a non-detachable strap, and silver color hardware. See what you think.

http://www.horsekeeping.com/Dooney/MISC/298-zipmini-chocpalo.htm

@catbird I was on there a few hours ago looking for that mystery bag. (giggles)

YOU WIN! That is most DEFINITELY the bag, down to the double snap detailing.

First, I apologize for not responding sooner.

Second, great sleuthing you two! :D

Lastly, I checked the dimension on the bag you two found against mine and they didn't match. The measurements on this bag is approximately 9" wide x 6" tall x 3" deep with the strap drop just under 16". So, would you consider this a Zip Top since the other is a Mini? I would also say this is an AWL2 since the leather isn't stiff like AWL.
 
First, I apologize for not responding sooner.

Second, great sleuthing you two! :D

Lastly, I checked the dimension on the bag you two found against mine and they didn't match. The measurements on this bag is approximately 9" wide x 6" tall x 3" deep with the strap drop just under 16". So, would you consider this a Zip Top since the other is a Mini? I would also say this is an AWL2 since the leather isn't stiff like AWL.

Yours is not vintage, and this one isn't either. Yes, yours is pebbled leather. As far as it being AWL2 I don't know.
But the dimensions DO match on yours and this one, true? :

https://www.etsy.com/listing/226988017/vintage-dooney-bourke-peachpink
 
The dimensions are pretty close. Thanks eyeoftheleopard for all your help. :)
It's probably the same size. Different people's measurements can have slight variations based on how they measure and where they take the measurements. Some people measure a stuffed bag from corner to corner while others measure an empty bag flattened out so the measurements can be off 1/2" or more/less.
 
Hi everybody!
Can someone please help me authenticate this dooney florentine?
http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/thehiphopopotamus/library/dooney florentine

This is my first bag purchase over 50 dollars and I got it for myself as a college graduation gift! I fell in love with the crimson and unfortunately was only able to find it on ebay, so I bought it there. It came with tags and I was able to register it on the dooney website, but I wasn't sure if that meant it was authentic or not...and I think i'm being extra paranoid because I've heard of all of the horror stories of people accidentally buying counterfeit bags.

Some evidence that might support its authenticity:
-able to register on dooney.com, style/color #s matched purse
-labels are stitched on
-came with tags

I can post additional photos if necessary. Any help would be much appreciated!
 
Hi everybody!
Can someone please help me authenticate this dooney florentine?
http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/thehiphopopotamus/library/dooney florentine

This is my first bag purchase over 50 dollars and I got it for myself as a college graduation gift! I fell in love with the crimson and unfortunately was only able to find it on ebay, so I bought it there. It came with tags and I was able to register it on the dooney website, but I wasn't sure if that meant it was authentic or not...and I think i'm being extra paranoid because I've heard of all of the horror stories of people accidentally buying counterfeit bags.

Some evidence that might support its authenticity:
-able to register on dooney.com, style/color #s matched purse
-labels are stitched on
-came with tags

I can post additional photos if necessary. Any help would be much appreciated!
Welcome to TPF.

The bag is authentic.

In the future, please refer to post #1 for the information and posting format for authenticity requests.
http://forum.purseblog.com/dooney-a...urke-please-use-the-118342-1.html#post2390670
 
I am trying to find out what the style and year are for this cute little Dooney I have owned for several years. It's very small 8.5" long X 6.5" tall X 3" wide. I have no doubt it's authentic but I'd really like to know what Alto style it is. Thanks!

Hi there- trying again to see if anyone knows the style name of this Alto bag.

Thank you!
 
Seller: xanthari
Link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-Bour...342?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a542e100e

Seller claims to be "a proud member of tPF and authenticity is guaranteed."
Whether she's a member or not, I don't know since anyone can join and/or anyone can say they're a member whether they are or not.

And even members have been known to sell fakes so when sellers list themselves as "proud members of TPF, it's not guarantee they sell authentic items.

But I'd LOVE to know her TPF ID!

Oh, BTW, the bag is very fake. Report away!
 
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