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PIXY: I can't verify authenticity, but I have a bag that looks exactly like your
pictures.... croco embossed tote in Burnt Orange from Dooney. It was
purchased on QVC, many, many, many, many years ago. Mine also
has the same small detachable accessory pouch.
 
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PIXY: I can't verify authenticity, but I have a bag that looks exactly like your
pictures.... croco embossed tote in Burnt Orange from Dooney. It was
purchased on QVC, many, many, many, many years ago. Mine also
has the same small detachable accessory pouch.
Ok, well, if it is authentic, and I were to resell it, what would be a fair price in this condition in your opinion? Since I dont even know how much it was new. Just curious
 
Looking to purchase this bag, but want to ensure it is authentic. Seller notes it is new and never used (not sure if kept in storage and “discovered” or a fake).

Item: Vintage equestrian flap bag
Listing number: Mercari - no item number that I can find
Seller: aliciabhamilton
Link: I can’t get the link on my phone. - I even tried to email myself and the. Copy and paste and it didn’t work.

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Hi all,

Bought this bag on poshmark. No reason to suspect it's fake, just curious what the serial number tells me.

Thanks for your help
 

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Looking to purchase this bag, but want to ensure it is authentic. Seller notes it is new and never used (not sure if kept in storage and “discovered” or a fake).

Item: Vintage equestrian flap bag
Listing number: Mercari - no item number that I can find
Seller: aliciabhamilton
Link: I can’t get the link on my phone. - I even tried to email myself and the. Copy and paste and it didn’t work.

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Ask to see the underside of the tag. Most USA made Dooneys from the 80s and 90s (which would be my wild guess on this bag) will have a serial number there. I'm definitely NOT qualified to authenticate a bag, but I'm hoping that's a start for you.
 
Looking to purchase this bag, but want to ensure it is authentic. Seller notes it is new and never used (not sure if kept in storage and “discovered” or a fake).

Item: Vintage equestrian flap bag
Listing number: Mercari - no item number that I can find
Seller: aliciabhamilton
Link: I can’t get the link on my phone. - I even tried to email myself and the. Copy and paste and it didn’t work.

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Just looked at the listing. The seller shows the serial number. Between that and the embroidered tag, that would be a heck of a lot of effort to go through for a fake.

Also, must be the 90s or 00s because there's a website on the hangtag.

Not inconceivable that it was an unappreciated gift. Especially in the late 90s or later, these bags weren't the hot commodities they'd been 10 years earlier. Another possibility is that the price tag was on a loop and was removed for use and replaced for storage.
 
Pretty sure this is fake but hoping to hear otherwise.
The interior lining is either leather or faux leather, not cloth like I’m seeing on all the other interior images online. The edging is red and stitching is yellow. I honestly know nothing about this brand and truly appreciate all the help and guidance.
 

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Curious about this listing:

Did DB make black on black bags? Asked seller for a photo of the inside tag and number on back.
 

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Just looked at the listing. The seller shows the serial number. Between that and the embroidered tag, that would be a heck of a lot of effort to go through for a fake.

Also, must be the 90s or 00s because there's a website on the hangtag.

Not inconceivable that it was an unappreciated gift. Especially in the late 90s or later, these bags weren't the hot commodities they'd been 10 years earlier. Another possibility is that the price tag was on a loop and was removed for use and replaced for storage.
I believe Dooney did a reissue of sorts on the vintage bags, hence the current hang tag with the website. Tbh, the bag looks legit.
 
Hi all, new to TPF. Long time lurker, but finally made an account because I am absolutely stumped on this Dooney bag that I just purchased online. I have never seen this one before (it's authentic though). I was wondering if anyone has seen this one before and if they happen to know the style name? I've had a heck of a time trying to find any info on it so far. I've searched for coated canvas, canvas, big duck, duck outline, etc, and all the other types of bags come up with those descriptors. I'm still looking, but if anyone has any insight, that'd be great. :)

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Hi all, new to TPF. Long time lurker, but finally made an account because I am absolutely stumped on this Dooney bag that I just purchased online. I have never seen this one before (it's authentic though). I was wondering if anyone has seen this one before and if they happen to know the style name? I've had a heck of a time trying to find any info on it so far. I've searched for coated canvas, canvas, big duck, duck outline, etc, and all the other types of bags come up with those descriptors. I'm still looking, but if anyone has any insight, that'd be great. :smile:

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The fabric may be cabriolet, which is an uncoated canvas that Dooney has used for travel bags and totes or nylon. The overall style is familiar (the Editor's Tote).
But I've only seen it in solid colors, with the contrasting trim, but no large duck logo.
 
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The fabric may be cabriolet, which is an uncoated canvas that Dooney has used for travel bags and totes or nylon. The overall style is familiar (the Editor's Tote).
But I've only seen it in solid colors, with the contrasting trim, but no large duck logo.
Thank you for that info! Helped a ton! I read your response via the email notification and I found it pretty quickly (I see now that you finally remembered what it was).

Finding tons of pictures of this bag now, but as for the giant duck logo, so far, I've not found anything but solid colors, like you said. But that style name alone helps immensely. Thanks so much! :smile:

I'm also glad to find out it's a regular canvas and not coated. Getting those stains out may be a bit easier. The bag looks like it's new and never used or barely used and the marks are from storage. I'll find out once I get it.

Edit- Finally found a sold listing for one, so I'm headed in the right direction!
 
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Thank you for that info! Helped a ton! I read your response via the email notification and I found it pretty quickly (I see now that you finally remembered what it was).

Finding tons of pictures of this bag now, but as for the giant duck logo, so far, I've not found anything but solid colors, like you said. But that style name alone helps immensely. Thanks so much! :smile:

I'm also glad to find out it's a regular canvas and not coated. Getting those stains out may be a bit easier. The bag looks like it's new and never used or barely used and the marks are from storage. I'll find out once I get it.

Edit- Finally found a sold listing for one, so I'm headed in the right direction!
Glad to help.
Some 'unique' Dooney bags are 'one of a kind' or 'limited production'....
They might have been samples or made for one specific retailer (dept. store).
I can't authenticate, since I don't have the experience or skills.
But glad the info was useful in your research.
 
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