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Question: How did you learn so much about bags? I have loved handbags all my life and still know so little.
That's a hard question to answer but the bottom line is that practice makes (almost) perfect.

I too love handbags and I've also always loved shopping. But in trying to live on a budget but still have nice things, I shopped sales, yard sales, thrift shops, etc.

I'd find deals and got pretty good at recognizing quality but I also did a lot of reading on various purse forums and discussion boards. Over nearly 20 years, I've collected hundreds of bags, thousands of pictures, pages and pages of notes, compared fonts, hardware, stitching, learned about factories, codes, and construction.

In the course of shopping for myself, I ended up with items that I'd purchased for my own use but didn't work for me. And I also found items that were too good deals to pass up, so I also bought items to resell.
 

It's an authentic Surrey Bag. It's either a Small Surrey (8" x 8" x 3-1/2"), or a Mini Rectangular Surrey (8-1/2" x 6" x 3").

I love that Bone/British Tan combination. Such a classic look!
 
It's an authentic Surrey Bag. It's either a Small Surrey (8" x 8" x 3-1/2"), or a Mini Rectangular Surrey (8-1/2" x 6" x 3").

I love that Bone/British Tan combination. Such a classic look!

Thank you! The measurements match the mini rectangular. I took a chance on it and bought before hearing back because I was pretty sure it all looked right. It is the first genuine vintage AWL Dooney I've found while thrifting that was in good enough shape to bother buying, and I love the bone color. It has a blue ink stain inside, but is otherwise in really lovely condition, so I'm delighted I followed my gut and brought it home with me.
 
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Thank you! The measurements match the mini rectangular. I took a chance on it and bought before hearing back because I was pretty sure it all looked right. It is the first genuine vintage AWL Dooney I've found while thrifting that was in good enough shape to bother buying, and I love the bone color. It has a blue ink stain inside, but is otherwise in really lovely condition, so I'm delighted I followed my gut and brought it home with me.
Me too!
 
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How old is this? I plan on taking it to a pro cleaner, is this authentic? TIA...
 

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Hi all,

I'm back at it again....looking at some briefcase style bags and i found the following which I thought were really pretty and fit the bill. May I ask you lovely people for authentication help again?

Thank you in advance!

1)
Item: DOONEY & BOURKE Vintage AWL Leather Black Business Briefcase Crossbody Bag USA l

Listing Number: 383042456611

Seller: magmolsaFeedback

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DOONEY-BOU...-Crossbody-Bag-USA-l-/383042456611?nav=SEARCH

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Item: DOONEY & BOURKE - Vintage - Leather Briefcase/Messenger/Laptop Bag - Black & Tan

Listing Number: 264392310973

Seller: blp4000

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DOONEY-BOU...310973?hash=item3d8f0280bd:g:v0sAAOSwSCRdCDZ3
 
Hi all,

I'm back at it again....looking at some briefcase style bags and i found the following which I thought were really pretty and fit the bill. May I ask you lovely people for authentication help again?

Thank you in advance!

1)
Item: DOONEY & BOURKE Vintage AWL Leather Black Business Briefcase Crossbody Bag USA l

Listing Number: 383042456611

Seller: magmolsaFeedback

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DOONEY-BOU...-Crossbody-Bag-USA-l-/383042456611?nav=SEARCH

2)

Item: DOONEY & BOURKE - Vintage - Leather Briefcase/Messenger/Laptop Bag - Black & Tan

Listing Number: 264392310973

Seller: blp4000

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DOONEY-BOU...310973?hash=item3d8f0280bd:g:v0sAAOSwSCRdCDZ3
Both are fine.
 
I believe this is a 1983-84 canvas crossbody bag. It has a green tag and the original D&B fob. I have searched many sites and can't find one anywhere. I do know that D&B made canvas bags with a green tag. The strap is different than any I have seen. TIA!
 

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I recently found this satchel. Made in Korea. To me it checks out, but I was told it wasn't.

Thank you for any and all assistance.
 

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