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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)
I don't know the official name but it's some type of domed satchel. (It's authentic.)
 
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Please authenticate these bags I purchased from shop.goodwill.com, and from my local goodwill store. The first 2 were part of lot of 6 bags (from researching on this forum, discovered the the vintage duck logo bag in the picture is fake *sad*) so posting pictures also since the listing data is sparse. Thank you so much!

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1. florentine satchel (?) in ostrich pewter. No suede in inside top. Made in China black tag.
2. Unknown top handle brown/tan purse. Made in the Philippines black tag.
Seller: shop.goodwill.com
Link: https://shopgoodwill.com/item/180487307

3. Charleston tote (no feet so throwing me off). Made in China black tag.
4. Unknown monogram top-handle (missing crossbody strap, but the finish on handles feel off). White tag with made in China.
Seller: local goodwill store
 

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Please authenticate these bags I purchased from shop.goodwill.com, and from my local goodwill store. The first 2 were part of lot of 6 bags (from researching on this forum, discovered the the vintage duck logo bag in the picture is fake *sad*) so posting pictures also since the listing data is sparse. Thank you so much!

Item:
1. florentine satchel (?) in ostrich pewter. No suede in inside top. Made in China black tag.
2. Unknown top handle brown/tan purse. Made in the Philippines black tag.
Seller: shop.goodwill.com
Link: https://shopgoodwill.com/item/180487307

3. Charleston tote (no feet so throwing me off). Made in China black tag.
4. Unknown monogram top-handle (missing crossbody strap, but the finish on handles feel off). White tag with made in China.
Seller: local goodwill store
For the signature bag, I think it looks okay but I'd like to see a picture of the interior. (It should have a red, whtie and blue tag with serial number.)

The bag trying to be an AWL satchel, that one is fake.

Other 2 Dooneys are fine.
 
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For the signature bag, I think it looks okay but I'd like to see a picture of the interior. (It should have a red, whtie and blue tag with serial number.)

The bag trying to be an AWL satchel, that one is fake.

Other 2 Dooneys are fine.
Thank you so much!! Yes from your expert advice on previous posts, determined that the brown signature is real, and has the donegal crest (learned that from you!) here is the inside.
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Do you know the names of the brown/tan top handle, and the ostrich?

I was surprised the brown top handle was real as it’s made in the Philippines. Thank you!
 
Thank you so much!! Yes from your expert advice on previous posts, determined that the brown signature is real, and has the donegal crest (learned that from you!) here is the inside.
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Do you know the names of the brown/tan top handle, and the ostrich?

I was surprised the brown top handle was real as it’s made in the Philippines. Thank you!
Sorry, I don't know the names of the 2 styles.
 
this bag again on eBay now...

I don't see any problems although the seller should show a picture of both sides of the red, white and blue tag with serial number.
 
I don't see any problems although the seller should show a picture of both sides of the red, white and blue tag with serial number.
Note: I'm not an authenticator.... but as a collector of many D&B Florentine handbags,
I question the listing description that this bag was manufactured in Italy.
It may be made of Florentine leather that is processed/tanned in Italy, but the bag was
most likely manufactured in the Far East. The serial # would provide the info.
 
this bag again on eBay now...


I don't see any problems although the seller should show a picture of both sides of the red, white and blue tag with serial number.

Note: I'm not an authenticator.... but as a collector of many D&B Florentine handbags,
I question the listing description that this bag was manufactured in Italy.
It may be made of Florentine leather that is processed/tanned in Italy, but the bag was
most likely manufactured in the Far East. The serial # would provide the info.
My comment about not seeing any problems was in reference to authenticity.

When a bag has a serial number tag, it should be shown.

The seller also states, "This stylish satchel, made from Italian Vacchetta leather that grows softer with age, adds a chic touch that pulls together any outfit." I'm pretty sure it's NOT vachetta leather.
 
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