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Wow, really?! Those are the measurements. Thank you! It even came with money inside! Do you have any idea about how to fix those ragged edges along the inside edges (you can see it near the tag, pictures 3 and 4)? It's even worse on the other side of the wallet.
LOL! How much money? Did it more than pay for the item? (You're lucky because frequently, they're missing the strap.)
 
Always nice to find money in a wallet! I don't know of any way to fix the ragged edges inside, sorry. The interior coating on those has a tendency to flake or peel off, or get stuck to smooth leather opposite it. (For example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Doo...755509?hash=item1c3f84da35:g:z~sAAOxyBvZTVZUQ )
I'm thinking about washing it but I hope they won't flake more.
LOL! How much money? Did it more than pay for the item? (You're lucky because frequently, they're missing the strap.)
The wallet cost $1 at a garage sale, with $1.75 in coins inside! Score! I bought it partly for the strap because I thought there was a good chance it was fake. This is the first time I've found something "real" in my town! I also found a Coach Hamptons suede field bag for $1 but it is really dirty and stained, and there was no money inside.
 
I'm thinking about washing it but I hope they won't flake more.

The wallet cost $1 at a garage sale, with $1.75 in coins inside! Score! I bought it partly for the strap because I thought there was a good chance it was fake. This is the first time I've found something "real" in my town! I also found a Coach Hamptons suede field bag for $1 but it is really dirty and stained, and there was no money inside.

Wow, a free wallet and a Hamptons bag for $0.25! You did good!

I'd be afraid to wash the wallet though. That inside coating might dissolve completely. :-s
 
Wow, a free wallet and a Hamptons bag for $0.25! You did good!

I'd be afraid to wash the wallet though. That inside coating might dissolve completely. :-s
Thanks! That's what I'm afraid of. I washed another Dooney wallet but it didn't have any raw edges. I think I might try to trim the edges.
That flaking is common on vintage Guccis. I don't know if there's a rehab section on the Gucci sub but you might want to ask.
I know that about Guccis and Fendis too. Vintage Coach holds up the best. I remember someone on Gucci saying they usually just remove the flaking completely because there is a fabric backing. I don't think there is a rehab section on Gucci. I shocked them when I washed my vintage Gucci! I had a Fendi coin purse that was starting to flake and I used fabric puff paint to seal it. I don't think that would work here.
 
Item: Vintage DB Drawstring
Listing number: (already purchased) 182259744167
Seller: nsreese
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/182259744167
Comments: Would like to know if authentic and if so, when was it made, if known. Thanks!!!
it's authentic though I usually like to see both sides of the red, white and blue tag with serial number. If you can get a picture of that serial number, I can tell you where it was made.
 
Hi, I would like to know if this bag is authentic. There is no tag on the inside, just the made in USA stamp on the inside. If real .. 1984-1985?
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If it measures about 11.25" x 7.5 x 6" deep it's a genuine Small Satchel. The older style interior pocket and the somewhat flat duck emblem with "TM" after All Weather Leather places it in the pre- red white and blue tag era, around 1984-1985. A treasure!
ETA: good eBay Guide showing early examples of the same bag: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Dooney-Bour...WL-Tack-Bags-PHOTOS-/10000000004594573/g.html
 
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Hi, I would like to know if this bag is authentic, thank you
If it measures about 11.25" x 7.5 x 6" deep it's a genuine Small Satchel. The older style interior pocket and the somewhat flat duck emblem with "TM" after All Weather Leather places it in the pre- red white and blue tag era, around 1984-1985. A treasure!
ETA: good eBay Guide showing early examples of the same bag: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Dooney-Bour...WL-Tack-Bags-PHOTOS-/10000000004594573/g.html
Thank you so much! Love love love this bag ❤️
 
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