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BB, does the alligator clips strap look after market to you? And how the straps are cut/finished on the ends? Looks odd to me.

All of my newer straps on similar pieces are finished on the end like so, center cut to a peak:

I didn't catch the clips on the strap but now that you've pointed it out, I can say I've never seen those type of clips nor that type of ends of the straps.

I don't have a bag of the same style to compare but because of the seller's history, it wouldn't surprise me if she sold an item with a non-original strap and didn't disclose it. (In her defense, it's possible that she's unaware that the strap may have been swapped out.)

ETA: Note to buyer: The bag is authentic but there's a strong possibility that the strap isn't the one that originally came with the bag.
 
Hi, I'm looking to buy my first Dooney & Bourke and would really appreciate it if someone could help authenticate these for me. Thank you!

Name: Vtg DOONEY & BOURKE Carrier British Tan Leather Satchel
Seller: station_85
Item ID: 361513445732
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-DOONEY-...f21578b&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=3&sd=162007862749

Name: Vintage Dooney and Bourke Crossbody, British Tan
Seller: tgjbh
Item ID: 141898992593
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141898992593?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Name: Dooney & Bourke square vintage carrier
Seller: jackyerobin
Item ID: 252319397543
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/252319397543?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
 
Hi, I'm looking to buy my first Dooney & Bourke and would really appreciate it if someone could help authenticate these for me. Thank you!

Name: Vtg DOONEY & BOURKE Carrier British Tan Leather Satchel
Seller: station_85
Item ID: 361513445732
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-DOONEY-...f21578b&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=3&sd=162007862749

Name: Vintage Dooney and Bourke Crossbody, British Tan
Seller: tgjbh
Item ID: 141898992593
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141898992593?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Name: Dooney & Bourke square vintage carrier
Seller: jackyerobin
Item ID: 252319397543
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/252319397543?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
All are authentic but please see my comment about station_85:
http://forum.purseblog.com/dooney-a...e-please-use-the-118342-413.html#post29980212

I (personally) wouldn't buy from her ever again!
 
Could you please help a noob out with this thrifted wallet/clutch? Thank you! Also, I did not know about the trade-in program so thank y'all for that, too :woohoo:

Item: Slim zip clutch (I think?)
Seller: Savers
Dimensions: 7.25L, 4W, 0.5D (closed); 7.25L, 12W (opened)
Comments: missing the removable checkbook holder
 

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Could you please help a noob out with this thrifted wallet/clutch? Thank you! Also, I did not know about the trade-in program so thank y'all for that, too :woohoo:

Item: Slim zip clutch (I think?)
Seller: Savers
Dimensions: 7.25L, 4W, 0.5D (closed); 7.25L, 12W (opened)
Comments: missing the removable checkbook holder
It's authentic.
 
Thank you, thank you!

BTW, this wallet feels buttery compared to my spectator. Does AWL typically feel softer on vintage wallets v. purses because they get handled more? Or does this have anything to do with AWL2, which I just heard about? Just curious and want to learn.

I think the leather used on the vintage AWL wallets was generally thinner than the leather used for the bags. Being handled more has something to do with how soft they feel, too.

I don't know much about AWL2, but neither your Spectator nor the wallet you asked about are made of it.
 
I think the leather used on the vintage AWL wallets was generally thinner than the leather used for the bags. Being handled more has something to do with how soft they feel, too.

I don't know much about AWL2, but neither your Spectator nor the wallet you asked about are made of it.

Ah, makes sense, noticed this thickness difference on my non-vintage Coach wallets and bags, too. Thank you!
 
Does anyone know the name of this bag and around when it was made?


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I've inherited this bag from my aunt. The serial number starts with an H. I believe this is authentic. :D

Thank you!

I believe it was called a Small Slouch, style #RU774. Here's one, with tag, for comparison:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Vintage...308440?hash=item5d5ebb8e18:g:d7AAAOSwAYtWN2hp

The red paper tags were used from 2002 to late 2000s according to this guide:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Dooney-Bour...WL-Tack-Bags-PHOTOS-/10000000004594573/g.html
 
Does anyone know the name of this bag and around when it was made?


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I've inherited this bag from my aunt. The serial number starts with an H. I believe this is authentic. :D

Thank you!

I believe it was called a Small Slouch, style #RU774. Here's one, with tag, for comparison:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Vintage...308440?hash=item5d5ebb8e18:g:d7AAAOSwAYtWN2hp

The red paper tags were used from 2002 to late 2000s according to this guide:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Dooney-Bour...WL-Tack-Bags-PHOTOS-/10000000004594573/g.html
I had a similar slouch in 2007 so I believe it's from around that time, +/- a year in either direction.
 
Could someone please authenticate this D&B?
This one has me stumped, based on the strap attachment…I've been looking for a match online and can't find one with buckles…and there are no numbers on the back of the D&B tag inside...fingers crossed :)
Approx. 7.75"w x 8"h x 3.5"d. Strap drops 18" to buckles.
Is this a Teton? Any info is appreciated...Thanks in advance, as always!
 

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Could someone please authenticate this D&B?
This one has me stumped, based on the strap attachment…I've been looking for a match online and can't find one with buckles…and there are no numbers on the back of the D&B tag inside...fingers crossed :)
Approx. 7.75"w x 8"h x 3.5"d. Strap drops 18" to buckles.
Is this a Teton? Any info is appreciated...Thanks in advance, as always!

It seems authentic to me. It's a small Teton Drawstring. Horsekeeping has one picture of a British Tan small drawstring with a buckle strap attachment like yours.
http://www.horsekeeping.com/Dooney/DS/Dooney-Bourke-DRAWSTRING.htm
(Scroll down to item #504.)

Yours has the red white and blue label sewn in upside down, and you say there's no number, which is odd.

Other opinions welcome!
 
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