Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

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It's probably okay but the seller's pictures are terrible and her listing should be showing more pictures of the lining and both sides of the serial number tag.

The bag on ebay and the bag on Dooney's site are the same style with minor detail changes.

Thank you so much for your reply and review. I ended up buying the one on ebay since I liked the lining better. Hopefully the serial number will look okay when I get it. Have a great weekend!
 
Hi, I recently purchased this vintage Dooney and have one expert say yes it is authentic and one say they weren't sure. Please let me know what you think! Thank you and have a beautiful day!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291738731211

Please forgive me if I didn't post correctly, it's my first time. Thank you!
Hold off on paying. I'm still researching and I think my initial assessment was incorrect.
 
Hi, I recently purchased this vintage Dooney and have one expert say yes it is authentic and one say they weren't sure. Please let me know what you think! Thank you and have a beautiful day!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291738731211

Please forgive me if I didn't post correctly, it's my first time. Thank you!

Hold off on paying. I'm still researching and I think my initial assessment was incorrect.
Okay, I'm back. Other opinions are welcome.

Seller dlw2048

At first I said the bag is authentic but on further searching, I found another bag with some of the same details and second-guessed myself.

I now believe your bag fake and is trying to copy R41 shopping tote.

This is an authentic version. Note the differences in the interior pockets and most importantly, the feet.
http://www.horsekeeping.com/Dooney/SAT/622-R41-shoppingtote-blbt.htm

I'll be back with some other comparison pictures.
 
Okay, I'm back. Other opinions are welcome.

Seller dlw2048

At first I said the bag is authentic but on further searching, I found another bag with some of the same details and second-guessed myself.

I now believe your bag fake and is trying to copy R41 shopping tote.

This is an authentic version. Note the differences in the interior pockets and most importantly, the feet.
http://www.horsekeeping.com/Dooney/SAT/622-R41-shoppingtote-blbt.htm

I'll be back with some other comparison pictures.
Well I already paid, it's on it's way. However, she does accept returns Thank goodness. Let me know what else you find please. I couldn't see the difference in the feet. I could see the difference in the pockets inside. Is it possible that part was altered? The rivets are stamped with Dooney and Bourke. Oh I hope it is real, I love it!!
 
Hi, I recently purchased this vintage Dooney and have one expert say yes it is authentic and one say they weren't sure. Please let me know what you think! Thank you and have a beautiful day!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291738731211

Please forgive me if I didn't post correctly, it's my first time. Thank you!

Hold off on paying. I'm still researching and I think my initial assessment was incorrect.

Okay, I'm back. Other opinions are welcome.

Seller dlw2048

At first I said the bag is authentic but on further searching, I found another bag with some of the same details and second-guessed myself.

I now believe your bag fake and is trying to copy R41 shopping tote.

This is an authentic version. Note the differences in the interior pockets and most importantly, the feet.
http://www.horsekeeping.com/Dooney/SAT/622-R41-shoppingtote-blbt.htm

I'll be back with some other comparison pictures.

Well I already paid, it's on it's way. However, she does accept returns Thank goodness. Let me know what else you find please. I couldn't see the difference in the feet. I could see the difference in the pockets inside. Is it possible that part was altered? The rivets are stamped with Dooney and Bourke. Oh I hope it is real, I love it!!
Darn! I was hoping you might not have paid yet.

In this case, I can understand why the seller might have been fooled because it's a fairly close fake but the side by sides tell a different story.

If dlw2048 is smart, she'll just allow you to destroy the bag and will issue a full refund because the bag cannot be listed or sold. Unless she can return it for a refund, it would be a waste of money for the seller to pay for return shipping for a bag she can't do anything with. (In fact, feel free to refer her here.)

I notice her return policy requires buyers to pay return shipping. If she wants the bag back, since it's fake, she needs to pay the return shipping.
 

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Darn! I was hoping you might not have paid yet.

In this case, I can understand why the seller might have been fooled because it's a fairly close fake but the side by sides tell a different story.

If dlw2048 is smart, she'll just allow you to destroy the bag and will issue a full refund because the bag cannot be listed or sold. Unless she can return it for a refund, it would be a waste of money for the seller to pay for return shipping for a bag she can't do anything with. (In fact, feel free to refer her here.)

I notice her return policy requires buyers to pay return shipping. If she wants the bag back, since it's fake, she needs to pay the return shipping.

UGH! I'm just sick now but thank you! Hopefully it will be a smooth return/destroy transaction.
 
Darn! I was hoping you might not have paid yet.

In this case, I can understand why the seller might have been fooled because it's a fairly close fake but the side by sides tell a different story.

If dlw2048 is smart, she'll just allow you to destroy the bag and will issue a full refund because the bag cannot be listed or sold. Unless she can return it for a refund, it would be a waste of money for the seller to pay for return shipping for a bag she can't do anything with. (In fact, feel free to refer her here.)

I notice her return policy requires buyers to pay return shipping. If she wants the bag back, since it's fake, she needs to pay the return shipping.

Truly a very close counterfeit! It even has a red white and blue sewn in label. The real one does not have a zipper closure across the top. Plus the different pockets and feet, already mentioned. Good sleuthing BeenBurned!
 
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