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May I have these two looked at please by our wonderful Authenticator.
Seller. It's Hadrian live sale on YouTube last year...only just arrived from the states. Both thrifted.

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Authentic.
 
If possible can this bag be authenticated? I purchased from Arizona animal humane society. Everything looks good, but I have questions about the year made, fob, and serial number starts with a "D" but made in the USA. So I'm unsure about a US location that was a "D" plant and a DB fob instead of a duck fob. This looks like a R21 Shoulder Satchel from the business line
I believe the bag is fine.
 
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I purchased this Dooney Kendra at a thrift. From what I have read, I believe this is considered to be Patterson leather. It all seems right EXCEPT it has smooth, red leather lining. I would appreciate finding out if this is really an authentic dooney. Thanks!!
The bag is genuine.

I don't know whether the lining is leather or vinyl but those I've seen and felt feel plastic-y.
 
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I bought this Dooney off Poshmark and the serial number tag is sewn number side down into the bag and I've never seen that happen. The tag is real. The seller called it a Gretta Barlow but I think it's a Gretta Flynn or Gretta small Flynn. I only know of Barlow's, Brenna, and Flynn's having that 3 separate pocket style. I am hoping someone can help.
Please post a picture of the serial number side of the red, white and blue label. I'm not comfortable with that bag from what I'm seeing but without more pictures and a link to the original poshmark listing, I can't say for sure.
 
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Hello, my apologies if I am doing this in correctly I cannot find any way to make a new Post that just keeps coming up "Reply". I used To come on this site a lot to authenticate my thriftes coach bags about 10 Years ago . Always helpful and I appreciate it! Hi BeenBurned! You have authenticated many of my coach bags! I thrifted this dooney and Burke years and years ago and I just found it and was going to clean it up a bit when I realize I should really authenticate it before I go to the trouble of cleaning it. I did the little research and it seems like it is authentic the duck's bill is not touching the back, the stitching looks uniform, The bottom lining is curled up along the edges and has 5 brass feet. It appears to be a classic ziptop R19 according to my research. but it does not have the red white and blue label. I have a picture of where it looks like somebody cut off the label. The measurements are 21 inch strap drop, 11 inch bottom width 9.5 inch top width, 7 inch height. So anyway if someone could authenticate this or let me know it's a fake before I go to the trouble of cleaning it. much appreciated!
it's fine.
 
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I saw this advertised as as a vintage 80's Dooney and Bourke equestrian style tack leather crossbody bag on Poshmark. I don't think it's authentic and would like to help make sure no one is tricked into buying this. I'm not an expert and want to be sure before I report this. Thank you for the help.
 

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I saw this advertised as as a vintage 80's Dooney and Bourke equestrian style tack leather crossbody bag on Poshmark. I don't think it's authentic and would like to help make sure no one is tricked into buying this. I'm not an expert and want to be sure before I report this. Thank you for the help.
That is a legit vintage D&B tack bag. inside the bag has the red/white/blue tag saying Made in USA. It looks like the listing isn’t there anymore, but that bag was in great shape. 😅

Here’s a listing to compare it to
 
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I saw this advertised as as a vintage 80's Dooney and Bourke equestrian style tack leather crossbody bag on Poshmark. I don't think it's authentic and would like to help make sure no one is tricked into buying this. I'm not an expert and want to be sure before I report this. Thank you for the help.
It's authentic.

ETA: Even if it were fake, Poshmark is AWFUL when it comes to removing fakes.
 
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