Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

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When I receive the bag, can I repost pics to make sure the one I actually receive is authentic? And if so, what types of pictures should I include?
I feel confident that the seller's listing shows her own pictures of the bag she's selling but if it gives you more reassurance, you can post a picture of the front of the bag (to compare the pattern placement) and both sides of the red, white and blue tag with serial number.
 
Important!! Always post IDs of sellers like this so buyers know NOT to deal with them.

Seller WolfHouseVintage on etsy.

In this case, I'm sure that WolfHouseVintage knows her bag is fake. But even if authentic, I wouldn't recommend a seller who doesn't do her due diligence and make sure her items are legally allowed to be sold!

If any TPFers are Etsy users, please report this listing.

This is interesting -- and further reason to avoid WolfHouseVintage.

She has this listing for a Mark Cross bag but with a Coach authenticity disclaimer:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/201983638/vintage-brown-cross-body-bag-1980s-brown?ref=related-4
NOTE: While, to the best of my knowledge, this is an authentic Coach bag, I cannot guarantee its authenticity 100%. No refunds will be given in the case of questioning authenticity. By purchasing this bag you are agreeing to this.

Ready for an update? This seller, Rita from Wolf House Vintage, had a great Teton for sale. I do not have a Teton and have been wanting to add one to the family. Anyhoo, I checked with my Teton lady last night before I pulled the trigger...and she said "um, nope, no can do...I contacted her weeks ago and told her it was fake but she never bothered to answer."

So I get an email from Rita blaming ME for getting her shop suspended! I humbly suggested that she not sell counterfeit merchandise anymore; furthermore, she needs to accept responsibility for her own actions. Blaming a customer is a dog that don't hunt...least not here! 😐

BEWARE WOLF HOUSE VINTAGE ON ETSY.

Thank you for reading this!
 
Ready for an update? This seller, Rita from Wolf House Vintage, had a great Teton for sale. I do not have a Teton and have been wanting to add one to the family. Anyhoo, I checked with my Teton lady last night before I pulled the trigger...and she said "um, nope, no can do...I contacted her weeks ago and told her it was fake but she never bothered to answer."

So I get an email from Rita blaming ME for getting her shop suspended! I humbly suggested that she not sell counterfeit merchandise anymore; furthermore, she needs to accept responsibility for her own actions. Blaming a customer is a dog that don't hunt...least not here! 😐

BEWARE WOLF HOUSE VINTAGE ON ETSY.

Thank you for reading this!
I'm glad the fake was removed.

It doesn't look like Rita from WolfHouseVintage was suspended though. She still has a bunch of listings but perhaps, she's not allowed to sell designer items any longer.

And that's a good thing! Although in the past I wasn't particularly impressed with Etsy's response to reports of fakes, if they responded to this one, they get my kudos.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WolfHouse..._campaign=us_location_buyer&utm_content=85386

Beware that wolfHouseVintage has another account, RitaClare.

Here's a cache of the fake Teton bag that she listed:
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...ke-bucket-bag-1980s+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
 
BB, you are quite the sleuth. Apparently they sent her a warning letter/email...so I guess she will be a little more mindful about posting counterfeit merchandise. Or not. Some are more stubborn than others..,

Thank you for caring about fakes. Evil rises when good men do nothing.
 
BB, you are quite the sleuth. Apparently they sent her a warning letter/email...so I guess she will be a little more mindful about posting counterfeit merchandise. Or not. Some are more stubborn than others..,

Thank you for caring about fakes. Evil rises when good men do nothing.
I hope she takes the warning seriously.

I find that a lot of sellers think we "forget" about them, and after a time passes, they relist. Hopefully, this one won't do that.
 
Admittedly I'm a skeptic at heart, but more so when I'm not familiar with the brand. I don't know the name of this bag bc it was from an estate sale. There are no feet and the made in China tag is black. I read a few articles and still can't figure out if it's real or not. I honestly think it is probably a fake. Can anyone tell me if it is authentic or not?

P.s I could only upload 1 file so I did a collage. Hope you can see it ok.
 

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Admittedly I'm a skeptic at heart, but more so when I'm not familiar with the brand. I don't know the name of this bag bc it was from an estate sale. There are no feet and the made in China tag is black. I read a few articles and still can't figure out if it's real or not. I honestly think it is probably a fake. Can anyone tell me if it is authentic or not?

P.s I could only upload 1 file so I did a collage. Hope you can see it ok.
I don't know the name of the bag but it's authentic and from the Marchesa collection.
 
I wrote a month or so ago about a Dooney & Bourke purse that had been donated to our fundraiser purse sale for the non-profit where I work. Unfortunately, that purse was stolen before we could get it authenticated.
The good news is that we have received lots more wonderful bags including several Dooney & Bourkes. I would like to get your opinion on a few of them, here's the first one:
It's a beautiful light brown color, it looks different in some of the pics due to lighting. Inside it's a red fabric lining with a tan leather sewn in pocket.The serial number tag is sewn inside the lining zippered pocket. I'm adding pictures, any info you can give me is appreciated - including possible values????
It appears to be new, but has a small scratch.
 

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