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Hi - It's been a LONNNG time since I've visited.
Would appreciate if I could get some help with a return request I rec'd on ebay
for "fake" Dooney and Bourke items.
I listed this group as "AS-IS", meaning 'condition-wise', not of course authenticity-wise.
I ONLY sell authentic items.
ANyway, the buyer chose the return reason as "not authentic", since this was a final sale auction,
and I think it's just buyer's remorse.
Thanks in advance!!
Listing number:152490672299
Title: DOONEY & BOURKE AWL LOT Vintage All Weather Leather Drawstring Bags & Wallet
Seller: Boristhekat
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOONEY-amp-...Drawstring-Bags-amp-Wallet-/152490672299?rd=1
 
Hi - It's been a LONNNG time since I've visited.
Would appreciate if I could get some help with a return request I rec'd on ebay
for "fake" Dooney and Bourke items.
I listed this group as "AS-IS", meaning 'condition-wise', not of course authenticity-wise.
I ONLY sell authentic items.
ANyway, the buyer chose the return reason as "not authentic", since this was a final sale auction,
and I think it's just buyer's remorse.
Thanks in advance!!
Listing number:152490672299
Title: DOONEY & BOURKE AWL LOT Vintage All Weather Leather Drawstring Bags & Wallet
Seller: Boristhekat
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOONEY-amp-...Drawstring-Bags-amp-Wallet-/152490672299?rd=1
*sigh* Why can't buyers just be honest and admit they're not as happy as they thought they'd be?

Both drawstring bags and the wallet are absolutely authentic. (Personally, I like when sellers show both sides of the red, white and blue tag and serial numbers when available, both because the tags and fonts are important but also, because buyers often look for those details.)

Please refer the buyer here if she has real concerns she wants addressed.
 
*sigh* Why can't buyers just be honest and admit they're not as happy as they thought they'd be?

Both drawstring bags and the wallet are absolutely authentic. (Personally, I like when sellers show both sides of the red, white and blue tag and serial numbers when available, both because the tags and fonts are important but also, because buyers often look for those details.)

Please refer the buyer here if she has real concerns she wants addressed.

Thank you BB!
I was so concerned with using the available picture limit to show as many details about the condition
and flaws involved, that was my main focus. Never in a million years did I expect to hear "not authentic"
from this group - now she is claiming they are not even real leather.
I have to escalate the return to ebay's resolution dept...first time ever but I refuse to be
bullied into a bogus return.
Appreciate your time!
 
Thank you BB!
I was so concerned with using the available picture limit to show as many details about the condition
and flaws involved, that was my main focus. Never in a million years did I expect to hear "not authentic"
from this group - now she is claiming they are not even real leather.
I have to escalate the return to ebay's resolution dept...first time ever but I refuse to be
bullied into a bogus return.
Appreciate your time!
It sure looks like buyer's remorse to me. I hope eBay finds in your favor, as the bags are clearly authentic.
 
Thank you BB!
I was so concerned with using the available picture limit to show as many details about the condition
and flaws involved, that was my main focus. Never in a million years did I expect to hear "not authentic"
from this group - now she is claiming they are not even real leather.
I have to escalate the return to ebay's resolution dept...first time ever but I refuse to be
bullied into a bogus return.
Appreciate your time!

It sure looks like buyer's remorse to me. I hope eBay finds in your favor, as the bags are clearly authentic.
My concern has to do with ebay and its lopsided habit of favoring buyers. If you refuse the return and ebay finds in the buyer's favor, you risk losing the case AND the bags. (Ebay will assume that your refusal to accept a return means you don't want the bags back.)

My suggestion would be to refer the buyer here, assure her of authenticity but let her know that even though authentic, you don't want her to be unhappy so as a goodwill gesture, you'll accept the return.

And PLEASE post that buyer's ID for others who sell Dooney to be able to block her.

ETA: Oh, and BTW, those bags and vintage wallet are certainly leather! They were made prior to Dooney even making its IT collection or other fabric or PVC-coated items.
 
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Thrift season is ON! Would you kindly authenticate these two? Thank you in advance.

Item: Pocket satchel
Seller: Goodwill (in my possession)
Dimensions: 11x11x6
Comments: found the bar code inside!

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Thrift season is ON! Would you kindly authenticate these two? Thank you in advance.

Item: Pocket satchel
Seller: Goodwill (in my possession)
Dimensions: 11x11x6
Comments: found the bar code inside!

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Second one... thank you!

Item: Janine satchel
Seller: Goodwill (in my possession)
Dimensions: 12.5 x 10 x 6
Comments: missing crossbody strap

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both are authentic.
 
I'm not sure where to post this query. Can someone advise me whether a seller on eBay, IloveDooney is a legitimate website? I have heard they are legit, selling as an outlet for D&B for older stock, etc. Can anyone confirm for me? Thanks.
 
I'm not sure where to post this query. Can someone advise me whether a seller on eBay, IloveDooney is a legitimate website? I have heard they are legit, selling as an outlet for D&B for older stock, etc. Can anyone confirm for me? Thanks.
From what I've concluded, IloveDooney IS Dooney and Bourke, selling along the lines of coachfactory and other manufacturers who've jumped on the ebay bandwagon.
 
Hello dooney ladies! I came across this listing and curious what you think about the AWL bag with a jacquard signature internal pocket rather than the brown vinyl pocket?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/292096148439
The bag looks okay.

They've been doing some weird thing with newer bags (in the last 5 years or so). I don't know if they're trying to use up odd lots of fabric for styles/bags they're no longer making, dye lots they no longer have enough of or some other obscure reason. But I have seen it before.
 
The bag looks okay.

They've been doing some weird thing with newer bags (in the last 5 years or so). I don't know if they're trying to use up odd lots of fabric for styles/bags they're no longer making, dye lots they no longer have enough of or some other obscure reason. But I have seen it before.

That's so funny if they are just trying to use up leftover materials! Hahaha! I don't know if I feel good or bad about them doing that if that were the case. Lol! Thanks for your reply.
 
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