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Hi. I found a few dooney I like, could u pls help me to authenticate them? Thanks so much for your effort.

Item Name: Handbag Fob Duck
Item No: 291561187083
Seller: thecupboardofjane
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-DOO...ag-Fob-Duck-/291561187083?hash=item43e266a70b

Item Name: Brown Calvary Bag
Item No: 171933408249
Seller: clemson62
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Doo...g-Purse-EUC-/171933408249?hash=item2808079bf9

Item Name: D&B AWL Tan Shoulder bag
Item No: 141777739741
Seller: IIlystev
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-DOO...-RARE-STYLE-/141777739741?hash=item21029c9fdd

Thanks for your time!
 
Hi. I found a few dooney I like, could u pls help me to authenticate them? Thanks so much for your effort.

1. Item Name: Handbag Fob Duck
Item No: 291561187083
Seller: thecupboardofjane
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-DOO...ag-Fob-Duck-/291561187083?hash=item43e266a70b

2. Item Name: Brown Calvary Bag
Item No: 171933408249
Seller: clemson62
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Doo...g-Purse-EUC-/171933408249?hash=item2808079bf9

3. Item Name: D&B AWL Tan Shoulder bag
Item No: 141777739741
Seller: IIlystev
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-DOO...-RARE-STYLE-/141777739741?hash=item21029c9fdd

Thanks for your time!
1. Fobs are very difficult to authenticate as a standalone item. They're easily faked and closely faked and the fakes are usually not solid brass so there's a weight difference one would notice when you have it in your hand. However from pictures and because fobs (fake or not) are removable, I don't feel comfortable authenticating the duck fob.

The seller does have another fob listing for an earlier (pre-duck) version. Although I've never seen the DB fob faked, I wouldn't say it's never been done. But I think it's less likely that the DB fob is fake.

2. Authentic
3. Authentic.
 
1. Fobs are very difficult to authenticate as a standalone item. They're easily faked and closely faked and the fakes are usually not solid brass so there's a weight difference one would notice when you have it in your hand. However from pictures and because fobs (fake or not) are removable, I don't feel comfortable authenticating the duck fob.

The seller does have another fob listing for an earlier (pre-duck) version. Although I've never seen the DB fob faked, I wouldn't say it's never been done. But I think it's less likely that the DB fob is fake.

2. Authentic
3. Authentic.


Thanks so much BeenBurned! Will take chances on fob so getting all 3! Doing happy dance now! [emoji126]
 
I viewed these 3 Dooney & Bourke purses for sale on rustyzipper.com which is a vintage site selling all things vintage. I believe these are counterfeit, but before I email the store, I would like verification that they are indeed counterfeit. Thanks
http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm/rz/type~Accessories%20-%20Purses/search~Leather/leather_purses.cfm
http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm?viewpartnum=301006

http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm?viewpartnum=301005

http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm?viewpartnum=301003

I was unable to post the actual photos
 
I viewed these 3 Dooney & Bourke purses for sale on rustyzipper.com which is a vintage site selling all things vintage. I believe these are counterfeit, but before I email the store, I would like verification that they are indeed counterfeit. Thanks
http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm/rz/type~Accessories%20-%20Purses/search~Leather/leather_purses.cfm
http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm?viewpartnum=301006

http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm?viewpartnum=301005

http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm?viewpartnum=301003

I was unable to post the actual photos
If the listing shows pictures and there aren't any others that you received from the seller(s), it's not necessary to post the same pics as in the listings.

Does this site only allow one picture per listing? Ugh! That's awful if that's the case.

All are fake.

ETA: Never mind. I just saw that there are additional pictures.

I emailed the owner of that site. That's kind of disgraceful! It's a small (and new?) site yet 100% (all 3) of their Dooneys are fake? Do they do any research?
 
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If the listing shows pictures and there aren't any others that you received from the seller(s), it's not necessary to post the same pics as in the listings.

Does this site only allow one picture per listing? Ugh! That's awful if that's the case.

All are fake.

ETA: Never mind. I just saw that there are additional pictures.

I emailed the owner of that site. That's kind of disgraceful! It's a small (and new?) site yet 100% (all 3) of their Dooneys are fake? Do they do any research?
They removed the 3 fake bags :happydance: It's actually a very good site for vintage clothing, purses, etc. they've been around since 1995. This is the first time I've seen fake Dooneys on their site, a hiccup I guess:p
this is their about us page : http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm...&GENDER=Womens&QPRICE=ALL&SEARCH=&startshow=1
 
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