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I purchased this bag from a local thrift store over the weekend. The owner claimed it was an authentic purse; but, she didn't have much knowledge on the brand, so I'm suspect. Could someone please let me know if this is a real or fake bag?

It's authentic. I can't give you the style name although someone else might know.
 
Hi! [emoji4] could u pls help me to authenticate some vintage Dooney b4 I buy or bid on list below. As always your effort is much appreciated!

Item Name: Vtg D&B pebbled handbag
Item No: 171957276959
Seller: terrishopping
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-and-bourke-vintage-pebbled-handbag-/171957276959?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

Item Name: Vtg D&B Black Shoulder Bag
Item No: 301747311646
Seller: abwitcht
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-...e-EXCELLENT-/301747311646?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

Item Name: Vtg D&B 1975 Pebbled leather bag
Item No: 121777803933
Seller: bellsu509
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-AUTHE...HOULDER-BAG-/121777803933?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

Item Name: Vtg D&B AWL British Tan Bag
Item No: 246067436
Seller: oldtanery
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/246067436/vintage-dooney-bourke-british-tan-all

Item Name: Vtg D&B luggage tag
Item No: 238899944
Seller: AntiqueEscapades
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/238899944/sale-vintage-dooney-and-bourke-handbag
 
Hi! [emoji4] could u pls help me to authenticate some vintage Dooney b4 I buy or bid on list below. As always your effort is much appreciated!

Item Name: Vtg D&B pebbled handbag
Item No: 171957276959
Seller: terrishopping
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-and-bourke-vintage-pebbled-handbag-/171957276959?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

Item Name: Vtg D&B Black Shoulder Bag
Item No: 301747311646
Seller: abwitcht
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-...e-EXCELLENT-/301747311646?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

Item Name: Vtg D&B 1975 Pebbled leather bag
Item No: 121777803933
Seller: bellsu509
Link: http://m.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-AUTHE...HOULDER-BAG-/121777803933?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

Item Name: Vtg D&B AWL British Tan Bag
Item No: 246067436
Seller: oldtanery
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/246067436/vintage-dooney-bourke-british-tan-all

Item Name: Vtg D&B luggage tag
Item No: 238899944
Seller: AntiqueEscapades
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/238899944/sale-vintage-dooney-and-bourke-handbag
1. terrishoping - FAKE
2. abwitcht - authentic but the picture of the inside should be brighter so details can be seen
3. bellsu509 - authentic but not vintage
4. oldtanery - authentic
5. AntiqueEscapades - probably okay (easily faked) but not vintage

ETA: I don't recommend terrishoping. She also sold this fake Dooney and clearly doesn't authenticate her items before listing. Sellers who mix authentic items with fakes can be more dangerous than sellers who never list a genuine item because buyers don't know which items to trust.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Doo...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
 
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1. terrishoping - FAKE
2. abwitcht - authentic but the picture of the inside should be brighter so details can be seen
3. bellsu509 - authentic but not vintage
4. oldtanery - authentic
5. AntiqueEscapades - probably okay (easily faked) but not vintage

ETA: I don't recommend terrishoping. She also sold this fake Dooney and clearly doesn't authenticate her items before listing. Sellers who mix authentic items with fakes can be more dangerous than sellers who never list a genuine item because buyers don't know which items to trust.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Doo...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


Thanks so much BB, will get 2 n 4. I guess seller list #3 as vtg simply because of 1975 on the bag lol.
 
Hi. I like this color but wondering if it's Vtg?

Item name: Red/Pink leather purse
Item no: 222009153
Seller: FindersKeepersShops
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/222009153/dooney-and-bourke-red-pink-leather-purse

And here r 2 more that I need help with.

Item Name: Vtg D&B Bucket purse
Item No: 163929590
Seller: TammysFinding
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/163929590/dooney-bourke-teton-mini-bucket-purse

Item Name: Vtg D&B Horseshoe bag
Item No: 243299071
Seller: BigDogFinds
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/243299071/10-15-off-vintage-bone-colored-dooney

As always, thanks so much for your time n effort.
 
Hi. I like this color but wondering if it's Vtg?

Item name: Red/Pink leather purse
Item no: 222009153
Seller: FindersKeepersShops
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/222009153/dooney-and-bourke-red-pink-leather-purse

And here r 2 more that I need help with.

Item Name: Vtg D&B Bucket purse
Item No: 163929590
Seller: TammysFinding
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/163929590/dooney-bourke-teton-mini-bucket-purse

Item Name: Vtg D&B Horseshoe bag
Item No: 243299071
Seller: BigDogFinds
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/243299071/10-15-off-vintage-bone-colored-dooney

As always, thanks so much for your time n effort.
1. The red bag from FindersKeepersShops on Etsy is fake.
2. Authentic
3. No red flags but a picture showing the inside is needed to authenticate.
 
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I'd like some help authenticating this Dooney doctor's bag. Thank you!

Item: DOONEY & BOURKE Vintage Doctor Boston Speedy Bag w/Lock & Key-Taupe
Listing number: 371456167241
Seller: aroycie
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/371456167241?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: Seems very cheap compared to other bags of the same style...too good to be true??

It looks OK to me but you might want to ask for pics of the inside and bottom before bidding. Color appears to be bone, not taupe.
 
I'd like some help authenticating this Dooney doctor's bag. Thank you!

Item: DOONEY & BOURKE Vintage Doctor Boston Speedy Bag w/Lock & Key-Taupe
Listing number: 371456167241
Seller: aroycie
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/371456167241?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: Seems very cheap compared to other bags of the same style...too good to be true??
It's authentic and I agree that it's not taupe.

As for the price, it's an auction listing so although the starting price is low, there's a potential for it to go up with multiple bidders.
 
It looks OK to me but you might want to ask for pics of the inside and bottom before bidding. Color appears to be bone, not taupe.





It's authentic and I agree that it's not taupe.

As for the price, it's an auction listing so although the starting price is low, there's a potential for it to go up with multiple bidders.

Thanks Catbird9 and BeenBurned! I hope nobody bids on it hehe... I don't mind about the color either way, but I had purchased one bag before listed as 'cream' and looked white in the listing, when I got it was actually taupe!
 
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