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BB, remember this bag? Here is another bag with the same strap, just shortened: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291715776274?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

It's my bag! :) I like mine but it's not as big as I thought it would be. It has really nice thick leather. I am currently in the process of restoring mine to it's former glory (hopefully). The leather turned out to be painted, which I wasn't expecting, so it's turning into more of a project than I anticipated.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOONEY-BOURKE-Brown-Leather-Hobo-Satchel-Messenger-Hobo-Crossbody-Purse-Bag-/361506985474

It's my bag! :) I like mine but it's not as big as I thought it would be. It has really nice thick leather. I am currently in the process of restoring mine to it's former glory (hopefully). The leather turned out to be painted, which I wasn't expecting, so it's turning into more of a project than I anticipated.
Painted and not disclosed? This is precisely why station_85 (station85) has the type of feedback she has!
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOONEY-BOURKE-Brown-Leather-Hobo-Satchel-Messenger-Hobo-Crossbody-Purse-Bag-/361506985474


Painted and not disclosed? This is precisely why station_85 (station85) has the type of feedback she has!

BB, I was really surprised when the paint started peeling off but that is the reason I wanted to get these less expensive but still well made purses to restore so I can see how and if I can take the curveballs that are thrown my way. The purse is still salvageable and it is a learning experience. I agree that the seller should fully disclose everything about the items she sells but I wonder if she even knows. If she is buying these purses used, she may not get the full history and most people don't want to do a lot of work on a purse they just plan to sell. I can see why because there is so much that can go wrong with a purse restoration, especially if you don't know the entire history of the purse.
 
BB, I was really surprised when the paint started peeling off but that is the reason I wanted to get these less expensive but still well made purses to restore so I can see how and if I can take the curveballs that are thrown my way. The purse is still salvageable and it is a learning experience. I agree that the seller should fully disclose everything about the items she sells but I wonder if she even knows. If she is buying these purses used, she may not get the full history and most people don't want to do a lot of work on a purse they just plan to sell. I can see why because there is so much that can go wrong with a purse restoration, especially if you don't know the entire history of the purse.
A seller who handles as many bags as station_85 does should know when a bag has been treated. And if she doesn't recognize it, she's not taking the time to really look at the bags she sells and for which she gets paid by buyers!

Additionally, since her non-disclosure feedback contains comments to that effect going back years, wouldn't you think station85 would have gotten the message that she isn't doing her due diligence?

I understand missing something the first or second time, but good sellers learn from their mistakes to make sure they don't make the same mistakes again!
 
A seller who handles as many bags as station_85 does should know when a bag has been treated. And if she doesn't recognize it, she's not taking the time to really look at the bags she sells and for which she gets paid by buyers!

Additionally, since her non-disclosure feedback contains comments to that effect going back years, wouldn't you think station85 would have gotten the message that she isn't doing her due diligence?

I understand missing something the first or second time, but good sellers learn from their mistakes to make sure they don't make the same mistakes again!

I agree with you about the seller station_85. She has been selling purses for long enough now that she has probably seen it all. Her ratings on eBay are not that bad - 99.9% is not enough to discourage the average buyer. I suppose she makes a new account after getting enough negative reviews. It's pretty bag when a seller is known on a major forum such as this one for being dishonest. I just try to see the positive side to everything and probably make excuses for people when I shouldn't.
 
I agree with you about the seller station_85. She has been selling purses for long enough now that she has probably seen it all. Her ratings on eBay are not that bad - 99.9% is not enough to discourage the average buyer. I suppose she makes a new account after getting enough negative reviews. It's pretty bag when a seller is known on a major forum such as this one for being dishonest. I just try to see the positive side to everything and probably make excuses for people when I shouldn't.
You don't think she's gotten enough negs? (Note that she has so many, they don't even all load!) And keep in mind that not all dissatisfied buyers leave feedback. The fact is that staion85 just doesn't care!

http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=station_85&Dirn=Received+by&ref=home
 
You don't think she's gotten enough negs? (Note that she has so many, they don't even all load!) And keep in mind that not all dissatisfied buyers leave feedback. The fact is that staion85 just doesn't care!

http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=station_85&Dirn=Received+by&ref=home

I was talking about her eBay seller ratings that you can see on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/usr/station_85?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
From there it looks like she has 3 negative, 10 neutral, and 3,513 positive reviews!
Most people don't know about toolhaus.org. I will definitely be using that service from now on. What a great tool for online buying! Thanks for the heads up! :)
 
I was talking about her eBay seller ratings that you can see on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/usr/station_85?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
From there it looks like she has 3 negative, 10 neutral, and 3,513 positive reviews!
Most people don't know about toolhaus.org. I will definitely be using that service from now on. What a great tool for online buying! Thanks for the heads up! :)
Yup, that's why Toolhaus, Goofbay, Watchcount and other sites are so helpful in allowing us to see the bigger picture.

Ebay's feedback page only shows feedbacks for the most recent 12 months and with a seller who sells in the volume that station85 / station_85 sells in, that page doesn't give a full enough picture. That's why other tools are so helpful and give so much more information.
 
You don't think she's gotten enough negs? (Note that she has so many, they don't even all load!) And keep in mind that not all dissatisfied buyers leave feedback. The fact is that staion85 just doesn't care!

http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=station_85&Dirn=Received+by&ref=home

This is great info. The fact is she sends out bags in questionable condition. Moreover, some ppl feel they don't have the right to complain-how many of those buyers are out there...?
 
Every time I come for an authentication I learn something - had been wondering what toolhaus was! Finally I get how people can have crazy high scores but still be ... not recommended.

Annnyway, I scored 2 thrifted wallets I'm hoping you might provide authentication for, please. Thank you!

Item: Checkbook Organizer
Seller: Savers (in my possession)
Dimensions: 7W, 4T (closed) 7X, 11T (open, including tabs)
 

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Second one...thank you!

Item: ? Help!
Seller: Savers (in my possession)
Dimensions: 4.5W, 3T (closed) 4.5W, 9.75T (open)
 

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Every time I come for an authentication I learn something - had been wondering what toolhaus was! Finally I get how people can have crazy high scores but still be ... not recommended.

Annnyway, I scored 2 thrifted wallets I'm hoping you might provide authentication for, please. Thank you!

Item: Checkbook Organizer
Seller: Savers (in my possession)
Dimensions: 7W, 4T (closed) 7X, 11T (open, including tabs)

Second one...thank you!

Item: ? Help!
Seller: Savers (in my possession)
Dimensions: 4.5W, 3T (closed) 4.5W, 9.75T (open)
Both are authentic.
 
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