topic Re: Dooney & Bourke in Shoes

Dooney & Bourke

imaklutz — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:16:14 GMT

What's with all the "As is" Dooney & Bourke purses, at least 35 of them. Has anyone boughten any of them. There are a lot of them and price is still up there.

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stevieb — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:00:02 GMT

I assume because Dooney shows seem to be scheduled more often than they were in the past, so there are bound to be more samples, presentation bags and returns that can't be sold as new than there were before QVC narrowed its focus to fewer brands presented more often. I've bought several of them and overall have been satisfied. Even as-is, QVC does not do truly deep discounts, so the prices aren't really a surprise. For the most part though, one is saving a meaningful amount on these bags and while you can probably net better pricing elsewhere during sales and with coupons, etc., IF you get a pristine bag, the prices for as-is are certainly better than full retail.

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cooking lady — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:30:27 GMT

But NOT better than Ebay - I have gotten some amazing deals there - some are even new!!Forget Q - you can do so much better elsewhere!!

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TamiT28 — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 19:31:05 GMT

I have ordered about 5 or 6 "as-is" Dooney handbags over the years. I have mostly good luck but have had to send back a couple. Most recently I received a mini Florentine crossbody that is adorable and in perfect condition. There are reviews even for "as-is" bags, it is good to read those.

Tami

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stevieb — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 20:16:19 GMT

At long last, I finally caved on the most recent Dooney TSV. I resisted it at the time because it's a smaller bag and I don't tend to do well with smaller bags... Then, once it wasn't a TSV I thought it was a bit pricey for what it was , though I note the Dooney site is now selling what looks to be pretty much the same bag (though in Florentine rather than pebble leather) for $368 and calling it the Bristol satchel. Even once this bag started showing up in droves in as-is, I resisted it, again due to the size, but I finally decided I just HAD to see it IRL, so ordered. I have to say this is a VERY cute bag. It is small, but as has been noted, it does offer quite a bit of depth which makes it more workable. This is probably not destined to go down as one of my all-time favorites, because I still prefer a larger bag, but I like it enough to now be considering it in another color, but only when one I want shows up in as-is... Incidentally, the bag arrived in excellent condition with all the bells and whistles attached. No problems with this one.

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maryebrown_1 — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 02:26:09 GMT

On 1/15/2014 cooking lady said:
But NOT better than Ebay - I have gotten some amazing deals there - some are even new!!Forget Q - you can do so much better elsewhere!!

I've scored many like new/brand new vintage bags and wallets on the Bay (and most of them had the original yellow registration cards, and un-cut tags on the bags). My most impressive bag was in natural Alto leather (made in Italy) with a matching checkbook wallet (both have blue cotton lining) for $150 in brand new condition in 2008! Obviously, the seller had no clue how much they were worth...

Last year I purchased a Dooney nile croco bag in blue (with yellow highlights) w/ a matching wallet (both in new condition) for $125!

Yes, the deals are incredible if 1) you do your homework and know what to look for in the authenticity of a Dooney, and 2) you find a seller who has no clue. Buy it now is the best feature - and never get into a bidding war.

Personally, I like the vintage AWL bags/wallets (made in USA) and the Italian Dooneys.

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stevieb — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 03:01:15 GMT

To be sure there are great deals to be had on the bay. Sadly, there are also some serious rip offs one can encounter. I shop on the bay but sparingly because when it comes right down to it, I guess there just seem like more opportunities for the transaction to not go smoothly than when dealing with a tried and true retail resource. I do order from the bay occasionally though, because sometimes a good deal is just too hard to resist.

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maryebrown_1 — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 03:02:17 GMT

On 1/19/2014 stevieb said:
At long last, I finally caved on the most recent Dooney TSV. I resisted it at the time because it's a smaller bag and I don't tend to do well with smaller bags... Then, once it wasn't a TSV I thought it was a bit pricey for what it was , though I note the Dooney site is now selling what looks to be pretty much the same bag (though in Florentine rather than pebble leather) for $368 and calling it the Bristol satchel. Even once this bag started showing up in droves in as-is, I resisted it, again due to the size, but I finally decided I just HAD to see it IRL, so ordered. I have to say this is a VERY cute bag. It is small, but as has been noted, it does offer quite a bit of depth which makes it more workable. This is probably not destined to go down as one of my all-time favorites, because I still prefer a larger bag, but I like it enough to now be considering it in another color, but only when one I want shows up in as-is... Incidentally, the bag arrived in excellent condition with all the bells and whistles attached. No problems with this one.

StevieB, which one did you get?

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stevieb — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 03:04:51 GMT

Hi maryebrown. The bag is this one...

And I got it in brown. I'm now contemplating it in ivy..

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maryebrown_1 — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 04:08:59 GMT

I do Love the Ivy green, although mine is a true Vintage Ivy AWL crossbody Equestrian bag (with matching accessories). I'm a sucker for the quality and the softness of those vintage bags...

BTW, I DID purchase that TSV in Palomino --I was really hoping that my (vintage) zipalong wallet would match it -- but, no Too dark -- Returned the TSV, in perfect shape w/ all of the accessories. It REALLY irks me when people have to buy an 'as is' w/ missing items!????

It's crazy how Dooney is "repeating" colors; I wish they wouldn't because it's confusing.

My next color is T Moro, since I don't have anything in that deepest brown.

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ugabugabooooo — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 04:09:27 GMT

On 1/19/2014 stevieb said:
Hi maryebrown. The bag is this one...

And I got it in brown. I'm now contemplating it in ivy..

They just added more colors to the "as is". I just ordered the Palomino. I thought it was a good "Spring" color. I have ordered as is before. Several were great and several I had to send back for various flaws/issues. It is a gamble but if you get a good one, it is a good deal.

I just read where Maryebrown sent her Palomino back. Maybe I will get that one! LOL

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stevieb — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 06:36:47 GMT

On 1/19/2014 maryebrown said:
I do Love the Ivy green, although mine is a true Vintage Ivy AWL crossbody Equestrian bag (with matching accessories). I'm a sucker for the quality and the softness of those vintage bags...

BTW, I DID purchase that TSV in Palomino --I was really hoping that my (vintage) zipalong wallet would match it -- but, no Too dark -- Returned the TSV, in perfect shape w/ all of the accessories. It REALLY irks me when people have to buy an 'as is' w/ missing items!????

It's crazy how Dooney is "repeating" colors; I wish they wouldn't because it's confusing.

My next color is T Moro, since I don't have anything in that deepest brown.

Yea, not sure why they have to reuse names and but not for the same color. Makes no sense. Agree on the t'moro... Wanting to add something in that color too. I tend to like neutrals best anyway and have nothing in this color either.

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Lavenderjunkie — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:05:10 GMT

They also use the same color name in different collections, often in the same year, and the colors are different in the different leathers. Very confusing. QVC adds to the confusion sometimes by using a more generic name like red or brown or blue. These sometimes overlap with Dooney names for different shades of the same color family.

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stevieb — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:23:25 GMT

On 1/20/2014 lavenderjunkie said:
They also use the same color name in different collections, often in the same year, and the colors are different in the different leathers. Very confusing. QVC adds to the confusion sometimes by using a more generic name like red or brown or blue. These sometimes overlap with Dooney names for different shades of the same color family.

So true... What they call ivy in one bag isn't ivy in another, crimson too, and on and on... You'd think they could standardize the color names. Heaven only knows there are enough ways to describe color that they don't need to overlap!

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Pagan — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:28:16 GMT

I don't get why the colors aren't consistent within a name either.

I get the impression on QVC they're phasing out the 'T moro' name (perhaps some find it offensive or a confusing name) and replacing it with 'dark brown'.

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stevieb — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:31:30 GMT

On 1/20/2014 Pagan said:
I don't get why the colors aren't consistent within a name either.

I get the impression on QVC they're phasing out the 'T moro' name (perhaps some find it offensive or a confusing name) and replacing it with 'dark brown'.

I think they've always sort of resisted t'moro and I don't blame them. It says nothing. Dark brown is a better descriptor. T'moro is an actual color and it makes sense, but not many folks would know it refers to dark brown. I'm all for designers using color names that people actually know instead of some of the ridiculous esoteric names you then have to research in order to know what they mean!