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I saw a bag and reported it yesterday cos even to my inexperienced eyes it looks totally fake, but it's still up and it has a bid on it, and it ends in an hour, ,doesnt ebay take these reports seriously?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331960373127?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
ebay seller: zackies
item num: 331960373127

Just read the description and it says not authentic, oops didn't see that the first time I looked at it
Yup, fake as can be!

ETA: Hmmm. It looks like zackies already sold that fake and relisted!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-Burk...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
 
I think it's okay. There should be a tag with serial number on the left side of the interior (just above her thumb). Ideally, I'd like to see it, front and back. But again, it seems fine.

Thanks BeenBurned! I was suspicious of the inside pocket, the ones I have have a brown vinyl pocket. Unless this one is a more recent production...which might explain the fob.
 
Thanks BeenBurned! I was suspicious of the inside pocket, the ones I have have a brown vinyl pocket. Unless this one is a more recent production...which might explain the fob.
The fob might or might not have come with the bag. I'm not sure but fobs can't be used when authenticating a bag because they're removable. I've seen fake fobs on genuine bags (perhaps bought as a replacement for a lost one) and I've seen genuine fobs on fakes (though that's harder to tell).

While the pocket isn't the more commonly seen British tan one, I'm pretty sure the belt bag is a newer remake because I don't think that was one of the colors they used in the original versions. And it looks like they matched the pocket to the exterior.

I'm sure the bag is authentic.

ETA: I found a listing that sold in July. It is the same color and is identical to the one you've asked about.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Pink-A...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
 
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Could someone please authenticate this D&B?
YIKES...this one languished at the GW jewelry counter for a couple of months, overpriced.
Lucky me happened to be there the day it was moved to the general handbag department at a VERY reasonable price...WITH a fob AND key! And in great condition...
Approx. 11.5"w x 6"h x 5.5"d. Handles 8". Shoulder strap 23"
horsekeeping.com calls it a Hand-fitted satchel "Doctor Bag" R03, right?
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Approx. 7.75"w x 4.5" h x .5"d. Missing wrist strap.
I have concerns about the script typeface on the heart, as well as the quality of the DB printing on the backside. I didn't do a very good job of checking it out before I bought it...
Thanks, as always!

EDIT...don't know why there are duplicate photos...sorry :)
 
Could someone please authenticate this D&B?
YIKES...this one languished at the GW jewelry counter for a couple of months, overpriced.
Lucky me happened to be there the day it was moved to the general handbag department at a VERY reasonable price...WITH a fob AND key! And in great condition...
Approx. 11.5"w x 6"h x 5.5"d. Handles 8". Shoulder strap 23"
horsekeeping.com calls it a Hand-fitted satchel "Doctor Bag" R03, right?
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Authentic doctor bag, style R03. Nice find.

View attachment 3466372 View attachment 3466373 View attachment 3466377 View attachment 3466378 View attachment 3466372 View attachment 3466373 View attachment 3466377 View attachment 3466378 I think I may have goofed with this one...also from GW...
Approx. 7.75"w x 4.5" h x .5"d. Missing wrist strap.
I have concerns about the script typeface on the heart, as well as the quality of the DB printing on the backside. I didn't do a very good job of checking it out before I bought it...
Thanks, as always!

EDIT...don't know why there are duplicate photos...sorry :smile:
It's an authentic IT wristlet sans the strap. That's the correct font on the IT heart.
 
The fob might or might not have come with the bag. I'm not sure but fobs can't be used when authenticating a bag because they're removable. I've seen fake fobs on genuine bags (perhaps bought as a replacement for a lost one) and I've seen genuine fobs on fakes (though that's harder to tell).

While the pocket isn't the more commonly seen British tan one, I'm pretty sure the belt bag is a newer remake because I don't think that was one of the colors they used in the original versions. And it looks like they matched the pocket to the exterior.

I'm sure the bag is authentic.

ETA: I found a listing that sold in July. It is the same color and is identical to the one you've asked about.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Pink-A...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Thanks so much! I suspected it was a newer bag. Another piece of info to add to my Dooney notes. :)
 
I got this bag today. These are my pics. I just don't see the red cloth backing on the inside pocket. Would love your
opinion.

Included screenshot of the bag from this article: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Dooney-Bour...WL-Tack-Bags-PHOTOS-/10000000004594573/g.html


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It's genuine, with the old style pockets made of canvas and leather. My guess is that the Kelly Green one shown in the article simply had a different color fabric on the back side of the pockets. Also the duck emblem on yours is the older style with the flatter duck and the letters TM after All Weather Leather. Cool!
 
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