Maybe Dooney is underrated..

I think that when you use the same handbag every day you can really see how well it holds up and what problems develop. Ladies who rotate their collection don't give their handbags the same workout as those who use a single bag for an extended period of time.
It's easy for a handbag to look nice if it's only carried once a month!

I look at the quality of a handbag carefully.... stitching, zippers, hardware, leather, etc. How the handles are constructed and how they are attached to the bag is one of my 'inspection points'. I think the Dooney quality is far superior to many other brands out there, even some that are more costly. Just looking at the thickness of the tread used for the stitching and the evenness of the stitches is a clue.

I hope your new Dooney handbags will give you years of great service.