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Sorry but the bag isn't authentic.

It's trying to be some type of Essex bag but not doing it correctly.

I'm not too optimistic about Goodwill ending the listing if notified that it's fake. Even for bags they sell with COAs, many of those bags are fake, the companies doing the authentications are wrong and Goodwill is in denial.
Thanks for confirming my suspicions on this bag. I’ve been slowly building up my vintage D&B collection, and some variations of the D&B vintage bags, can throw me off. For example, the 90s bags with the locks, always throw me off.

But I did go ahead and email goodwill about this, I’m doubtful they’ll take it down too. If someone does buy it, they may come across this post.
 
Please authenticate my bag. Bought on eBay. It has no tag whatsoever inside, the zipper says yyyk and the hangtag says DB, no duck. The listing has ended since I bought it. Listing number 374840864149. Seller d30d-62. The seller has an identical one in red.

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Please authenticate my bag. Bought on eBay. It has no tag whatsoever inside, the zipper says yyyk and the hangtag says DB, no duck. The listing has ended since I bought it. Listing number 374840864149. Seller d30d-62. The seller has an identical one in red.

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The bag is authentic. It appears to be have been made prior to the red, white and blue tags with serial numbers. The DB hashtag is also pre-duck.

I believe your bag is from the early 80s.
 
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My mom gave me this little guy. It was given to her. Just can’t figure if it’s real or not. Thanks
 

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I purchased this from a thrift store and would love if it could be authenticated as I’m trying to decide whether or not to keep it, sell it or return it. Thank you for your help!
Dooney & Bourke Tassel Bag
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Hi there! I saw this really cute bag and was wondering what the name of the bag is and whether it’s authentic or not. Much thanks in advance for any help!

Item: Dooney & Bourke Original All Weather Leather Crossbody bag
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Seller: Betti on the site “Mercari”
Link: https://merc.li/Jzc3WXYrb?sv=0
Comments: Attached are screenshots of photos from the seller’s listing.


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Hi there! I saw this really cute bag and was wondering what the name of the bag is and whether it’s authentic or not. Much thanks in advance for any help!

Item: Dooney & Bourke Original All Weather Leather Crossbody bag
Listing number:
Seller: Betti on the site “Mercari”
Link: https://merc.li/Jzc3WXYrb?sv=0
Comments: Attached are screenshots of photos from the seller’s listing.


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Authentic equestrian bag
 
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Is this authentic? Impulse buy at a thriftstore and it has some parts that make it seem authentic and other (big) ones that make it seem not so. I know nothing about designer bags but love the look. Be gentle to me if it's an obvious fake! (But please also constructively educate me)
 

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