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I bought this D&B tote on ebay just a few days ago! Im starting to doubt myself now...the leather bottom and straps dont even smell like leather!!!
And, I dont seem to find another tote like this one on D&B website...Help!!!
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Absolutely authentic.
 
I dont seem to find another tote like this one on D&B website


don't rely only on finding it on their site. it changes pretty quickly sometimes and what you see one month may not be there the next month.

that bag part of the Donegal Crest line. qvc used to sell it with matching accessories.

 
thanks! no wonder it's the only dooney i've seen with that kind of lining.
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There are lots of Dooneys with that lining but they're all fake.

On that bag too, you'll notice that the red, white and blue tag is sewn in upside down. (Counterfeiters learned that Dooneys have a tag with serial number but they never get it all right.)

Many of the fakes have the tag attached under "Bourke" as this item has. Usually there isn't a serial number on the back of the fake tag but if there is, the font is wrong or the number of characters is wrong.

Compare the fake to this authentic listing with pictures that show the differences: http://cgi.ebay.com/AUTH-DOONEY-BOU...mQQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item45f24197f3
and http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Dooney-Bour...emQQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item5191db3dfd
Both linings are correct.
 
Can you please tell me if this is authentic and if so, its name/model etc. Thank you so much in advance for any help you can give me.
The number on the back of the inside tag is: H3049226
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Can you please tell me if this is authentic and if so, its name/model etc. Thank you so much in advance for any help you can give me.
The number on the back of the inside tag is: H3049226
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It appears to be okay but a picture of the lining and the tag with the serial number. The font is important to see.
 
I recently spotted what appeared to be a very large Dooney AWL overnight bag at a local thrift shop. All I can really tell you is that it was the standard AWL black & brown, and was the size of an average duffle bag. I didn't get the chance to really look at, or inside of the bag but will going back Monday to do so. Before that, I was hoping to get some tips for what to look for to insure authenticity.
Should it have the "Made in USA" tag? I am assuming they did actually make bags such as this? I have only really ever seen something similar on Etsy, and it was quite clearly a fake.

Any information at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much!
 
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I recently spotted what appeared to be a very large Dooney AWL overnight bag at a local thrift shop. All I can really tell you is that it was the standard AWL black & brown, and was the size of an average duffle bag. I didn't get the chance to really look at, or inside of the bag but will going back Monday to do so. Before that, I was hoping to get some tips for what to look for to insure authenticity.
Should it have the "Made in USA" tag? I am assuming they did actually make bags such as this? I have only really ever seen something similar on Etsy, and it was quite clearly a fake.

Any information at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much!
Although there have been "vintage" fakes with fake red, white and blue tags, the fake tags are more commonly seen on newer styles of signature fakes.

It's really impossible to confirm or deny authenticity based on a description but unless the bag is very early (from mid-70's to early 80's), it would probably either have a tag or have the remnants of one. The all weather leather should be uniform in color. (Many fakes have 2-toned leather/pleather where the background is slightly lighter than the raised pebbles.) There are other things to look for in hardware, pocket color and construction, etc., but pictures of the item are the best way to authenticate.
 
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