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Is that true with all Dooney"ostrich" bags? Is it just too expensive to use real ostrich?
I haven't seen any Dooney ostrich handbags that are real ostrich. All the ones I have seen or purchased, are leather embossed to look like ostrich. Real ostrich, like other exotic leathers, is expensive. Dooney did offer a real crocodile handbag.... I think it was priced around $5000.
 
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Can't link to the ad b/c it's on a facebook group. Here's a a copy of the ad, and the pictures. Thanks!!
Dooney & Bourke Tan Ostrich Embossed Leather Top Handle Satchel

100% Authentic Guaranteed!

Serial #: J0734684

Measurements: 12" L x 8" H x 5" W
Double Rolled Leather Top Handles

Tan Ostrich Embossed Leather
Classic Beige Dooney Canvas Lining
3 Sections - Center is a Zip Top Area that separates the 2 outer sections - 3 Open/Cell Slot Pockets on one side and One Long Zip Wall Pocket on the other side. Alligator Clip for keys attached with long leather strap
Single Flap Over Clasp Closure - Open Style Piece as Shown
No Exterior Storage Pockets
Please note: There is NO DETACHABLE Shoulder/Cross Body Strap as Shown

PreLoved/Excellent to Very Good Overall Condition. This is an amazing RARE FIND that is Very Clean and Ready to Wear! Minor general signs of Previous Ownership, Minor Scuffs/Scratches to protective metal feet, Minor Signs of Leather Aging in General but no issues/damage. Liner has minor faded pen ink dots after thorough cleaning. There is NO Detachable CrossBody/Shoulder Strap as shown. Snag this amazing D&B DEAL while you can!
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Sorry if this isn't the right place to post this question. I did a search of the forum and couldn't find a place to ask. I was wondering if anyone knows where to get an authentic replacement strap & key for a Dooney AWL Doctor Satchel ? I did contact Dooney and they said I would have to send the handbag into them . They would then evaluate what needed refurbishing...lol . I said I just want to buy a strap ! I have been checking on eBay and Poshmark...seen a few fake fobs, but not one leather key strap. I was considering buying a beat up doctors satchel if it was cheap, just for the strap. Most people have taken good care of their Dooneys, so it's a long shot.

Thanks,
Melissa
 
Sorry if this isn't the right place to post this question. I did a search of the forum and couldn't find a place to ask. I was wondering if anyone knows where to get an authentic replacement strap & key for a Dooney AWL Doctor Satchel ? I did contact Dooney and they said I would have to send the handbag into them . They would then evaluate what needed refurbishing...lol . I said I just want to buy a strap ! I have been checking on eBay and Poshmark...seen a few fake fobs, but not one leather key strap. I was considering buying a beat up doctors satchel if it was cheap, just for the strap. Most people have taken good care of their Dooneys, so it's a long shot.

Thanks,
Melissa

Matching replacement straps are hard to find. They do come up on eBay, but you need to know the length and attachment configuration you are looking for. Here's a search I just ran, for example:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xvintage+dooney+replacement+strap.TRS0&_nkw=vintage+dooney+replacement+strap&_sacat=0&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F711-53200-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26pub%3D5574635916%26toolid%3D10001%26campid%3D5335828332%26customid%3D%26mpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com%252Fsch%252Fi.html%253F_from%253DR40%2526_trksid%253Dp2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xvintage%252Bdooney%252Breplacement%252Bstrap.TRS0%2526_nkw%253Dvintage%252Bdooney%252Breplacement%252Bstrap%2526_sacat%253D0%26srcrot%3D711-53200-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D1221069928185

The replacement key will be even harder to find.


Your idea of looking for a "donor" bag for parts is definitely an option.

Good luck!
 
Thanks, you are absolutely right ! I had set up a search I follow on eBay, but haven't seen the little leather straps that hold the key. I don't need a lock, I have the one that closes/locks on top. I am hoping to get lucky, but my back up option is to mail my purse to Dooney. That doesn't thrill me.

Thanks again for your feedback.
 
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Item: Dooney & Bourke Vintage 80's AWL Speedy Doctor Bag Burgundy Maroon
Listing Number: 272691642647
Seller: shopaholic_brie
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-Bourke-Vintage-80s-All-Weather-Leather-Speedy-Dr-Bag-Burgundy-Maroon/272691642647?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=20131003132420&meid=6d91c41f67c345a689966da9c1d0d1b8&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=6&sd=311884182985
Comments: I'm trying to learn more about Dooney bags. The oval patch on the front stuck out to me, the font doesn't look right, stitching is doubled on the bottom, etc. Were they made like this many years ago? Or am I right in thinking this is a fake? Thank you!! ~Marnie
 
Item: Dooney & Bourke Vintage 80's AWL Speedy Doctor Bag Burgundy Maroon
Listing Number: 272691642647
Seller: shopaholic_brie
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-Bourke-Vintage-80s-All-Weather-Leather-Speedy-Dr-Bag-Burgundy-Maroon/272691642647?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=20131003132420&meid=6d91c41f67c345a689966da9c1d0d1b8&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=6&sd=311884182985
Comments: I'm trying to learn more about Dooney bags. The oval patch on the front stuck out to me, the font doesn't look right, stitching is doubled on the bottom, etc. Were they made like this many years ago? Or am I right in thinking this is a fake? Thank you!! ~Marnie
It's genuine. The green label sewn on the inside pocket means it was probably made around 1983-84. The leather duck emblem is the older, flatter duck style with a different font. The embossing has been worn down with time and use. Here's a clearer one. Note the TM symbol at the end of All-Weather Leather, and the placement of the hyphen.
 

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It's genuine. The green label sewn on the inside pocket means it was probably made around 1983-84. The leather duck emblem is the older, flatter duck style with a different font. The embossing has been worn down with time and use. Here's a clearer one. Note the TM symbol at the end of All-Weather Leather, and the placement of the hyphen.

Thank you! That makes sense, most everything else looked ok but I am still new with authenticating Dooney bags. It never even crossed my mind the letters could wear down that uniform and flat! I have read about the green label, I just couldn't find another bag with the letters so flat. Thanks again!!
 
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