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Hi!
I bought two D&B bags from a local neighborhood site. I have tried to verify if they are authentic myself, but I am still not sure.
They are supposed to be a City Dawson and a Chelsea.
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Both are authentic.
 
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Please assist with authenticating & would appreciate any info on the bag style/year.
Serial # A7 591635
measurements: 10.5”H, 15.5”L (top) & 4” D. Green Nylon inner lining with one zip pocket.
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Please assist with authenticating & would appreciate any info on the bag style/year.
Serial # A7 591635
measurements: 10.5”H, 15.5”L (top) & 4” D. Green Nylon inner lining with one zip pocket.
Thanks
The pictures show an authentic bag.

For future requests, please refer to post 1, page 1 for the information we need. (There's no need to repost this request; just remember for next time.)
 
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Please assist with authenticating & would appreciate any info on the bag style/year.
Serial # A7 591635
measurements: 10.5”H, 15.5”L (top) & 4” D. Green Nylon inner lining with one zip pocket.
Thanks
The pictures show an authentic bag.

For future requests, please refer to post 1, page 1 for the information we need. (There's no need to repost this request; just remember for next time.)
I believe those straps are attached wrong, aren't they?
@whateve, do you mean that you've not see that attachment hardware? Do you think I erred? (It's not unheard of!)

I'm sure I've seen it but I'm having a bit of trouble finding an example. They may be attached incorrectly and that could be why I'm having a hard time find another example.

@Julie0318 - Is there a listing? I'd also like to see a picture showing the interior of the bag.
 
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Item: dooney bourke handbag NEW
Listing number: 363442132561
Seller: kjp2much
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/363442132561?hash=item549ed6d651:g:Ba0AAOSwokVg0NP8
Comments: I believe that this is a fake chestnut Florentine and wanted to get other's opinions. The stitching on outside and inside green suede is not at all straight, the hardware is bright and shiny - not matte, o-rings are not fully soldered, crossbody strap hardware is not what Dooney uses, no green suede under tassels, no braided zipper pull, Dooney dust bag is low quality, and yellow certificate card looks like it was printed at home - among many other issues.

Anyone else want to authentic this? And, if you're currently bidding on this bag or thinking about putting in a bid, please be cautious.

Thanks authenticators!
 
Item: dooney bourke handbag NEW
Listing number: 363442132561
Seller: kjp2much
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/363442132561?hash=item549ed6d651:g:Ba0AAOSwokVg0NP8
Comments: I believe that this is a fake chestnut Florentine and wanted to get other's opinions. The stitching on outside and inside green suede is not at all straight, the hardware is bright and shiny - not matte, o-rings are not fully soldered, crossbody strap hardware is not what Dooney uses, no green suede under tassels, no braided zipper pull, Dooney dust bag is low quality, and yellow certificate card looks like it was printed at home - among many other issues.

Anyone else want to authentic this? And, if you're currently bidding on this bag or thinking about putting in a bid, please be cautious.

Thanks authenticators!
I don't believe that the bag is fake but there's no question that it's sloppy. My guess is that the bag was made either on a Friday but people who were anxious to get out of work and home to celebrate the weekend or it was made on a Monday, after a long weekend of partying.

Ideally, I'd like to see the seller post pictures of both sides of the RWB tag with serial number and skip stealing stock images (last 2) from Dillards.
 
Item: dooney bourke handbag NEW
Listing number: 363442132561
Seller: kjp2much
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/363442132561?hash=item549ed6d651:g:Ba0AAOSwokVg0NP8
Comments: I believe that this is a fake chestnut Florentine and wanted to get other's opinions. The stitching on outside and inside green suede is not at all straight, the hardware is bright and shiny - not matte, o-rings are not fully soldered, crossbody strap hardware is not what Dooney uses, no green suede under tassels, no braided zipper pull, Dooney dust bag is low quality, and yellow certificate card looks like it was printed at home - among many other issues.

Anyone else want to authentic this? And, if you're currently bidding on this bag or thinking about putting in a bid, please be cautious.

Thanks authenticators!
I don't believe that the bag is fake but there's no question that it's sloppy. My guess is that the bag was made either on a Friday but people who were anxious to get out of work and home to celebrate the weekend or it was made on a Monday, after a long weekend of partying.

Ideally, I'd like to see the seller post pictures of both sides of the RWB tag with serial number and skip stealing stock images (last 2) from Dillards.
I went back to look at the listing because the quality is bothersome and I don't like what I see.

I can see what I believe is the back of the red, white and blue label and it appears to be blank and the dust bag isn't the correct material.

I don't recommend buying that bag because I think there's more wrong than sloppy Friday/Monday construction.
 
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