Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

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Hi everyone!

I'm new to the forum, but have been browsing this thread a lot to learn about differences between authentic DB bags and fakes. It has been very educational! I appreciate your time and effort.

I saw this item on ebay and feel like it might be a fake:

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Seller: lesindesgalantes1735
Link: https://www.ebay.fr/itm/145088133808
Comments: There's no picture of an inside label. On the bottom and on the tubing, the material is flaking off and it doesn't look like leather underneath. I'm not sure, though. Maybe at least on the bottom it's dirt? Also the feet on the bottom don't look like what I know from DB. The whole bottom is sagging. Is that all normal wear and tear?
The trims on the front and side of the bag don't look crisp and clean, but like rather thin material that would be easy to bend.
Not sure about the style, but I thought it weird that the lock would overlap the seam. The leather on the fob has a different color than the rest of the trim, so even if it's authentic it doesn't look like it's original to this bag or is that something that happens sometimes?
The slip bag on the front shows the inside lining which I think looks sloppy or is it the camera angle?
Maybe I'm just being overly critical, I don't know, but I have a bad feeling about this bag. Would really appreciate it, if someone could look into that, so in case I'm right I can report it as a fake.
Fake.
 
I found this in y Dad’s things. No idea if it’s real.

Thank you so much for your time.

Hello - I recently purchased a gorgeous “vintage” Dooney and Bourke purse from a local thrift store. I didn’t see any serial tags so I’m hoping it pre-dates when those started being used. Can I get some help estimating how old the bag is and if it’s truly authentic? I haven’t had any luck finding another bag that looks just like it. Thank you in advance!View attachment 5972876


Again, I'm very late in answering but these are both authentic.
 
Checking this Florentine Satchel .

Seller It's Hadrian live YouTube sale a few sales ago.

I think it's OK @BeenBurned ....but I always like to have your expert eye run over it.

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It's good.

(We're away on a cruise with just 150 minutes of internet - without paying for it - so my online time is limited! I know Coach has others responding so I'm posting here.)
 
Dear authenticators,

Can you please look at this Janine Satchel? I got it at an estate sale. I am new to Dooney and Bourke, so I would greatly appreciate any information you can share. Is there a way to know when the bag was made? Maybe what color it is if you know.

Thank you for your time!
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Dear authenticators,

Can you please look at this Janine Satchel? I got it at an estate sale. I am new to Dooney and Bourke, so I would greatly appreciate any information you can share. Is there a way to know when the bag was made? Maybe what color it is if you know.

Thank you for your time!
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@BeenBurned is currently on a cruise.
She will look at your lovely bag when she can get wifi.
Might be a few.
 
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