Dooney and Bourke Handbag

• Make sure the seller is in good standing with eBay. Check out their feedback. What are other buyers saying about their buying experience?
  Have they sold similar items in the past? Steer clear of anyone with a positive feedback of 10 or less.


• Beware of one day eBay listings, these are almost always fake!


• You can't go wrong buying from an eBay powerseller. They have worked hard to obtain that status and can be trusted.


• If you are new to the Dooney Bourke line, please visit your local department store and look at the Dooney items they have to offer. Inspect them closely and make sure you keep notes. If you have any questions, ask the sales clerk. Get educated first then get a better deal on eBay.


• You might find that a Dooney and Bourke handbag sale item at your local store might be a better deal than what is online. Do your homework.


• Ask the eBay seller these questions: Are there any pen marks, stains inside or outside of the bag? Are there any odors? What about cigarette burns? Does it come from a smoke-free home?


• Always buy items that have actual photos of the handbag you will receive. Don't accept "stock photos" from Dooney and Bourke. Inspect every picture in great detail. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask the seller. That is what they are there for!


• Need more pictures? Again, ask the seller for detailed pictures of any areas in question.


• Ask the seller about the condition of the leather trim or piping along the edges and bottom of the purse. Are there any tears in the leather or fabric of the handbag?


• Ask how your Dooney and Bourke handbag will be shipped? Insist that it be shipped in a well padded box. Don't accept one of the padded envelopes. Ask for insurance and delivery confirmation.
  

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Remember what your mother always said, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is! Good luck and happy bidding!

All-Weather Leather (AWL) is just like the name suggests - waterproof 100% cowhide - water sheds off these bags like it does off a duck's back. The process of producing AWL is a secret but a big part of it is shrinking the leather so that the pores are sealed.

AWL requires very minimal care - just wiping with a damp cloth. More difficult stains may be removed with water and a mild bar soap such as Ivory or saddle soap. Caution should be used with any creams for cleaning or conditioning as the oils in the creams could soften and open the pores, thereby defeating the specialized shrinking process which makes the leather waterproof.

Founded in 1975, Dooney and Bourke handbag products range from $30-$625. Along with competitor Coach, Dooney and Bourke produces goods in the niche market known as 'affordable luxury', wherein a brand is recognizable as a luxury product but is priced such that it is accessible to the budget conscious.

In 1983, with the development of their famous All-Weather Leather, the first AWL handbag collection was released featuring the unmistakable duck logo with the russet leather trim.

Flagship Store
20 E. 60th St. between
Madison & Park Aves.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 223-7444

Westchester Mall
125 Westchester Ave
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 390-2472

Northpark Mall
312 NorthPark Center
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 346-9672

Shinagawa Prince Hotel
10-30, Takanawa 4-chome
Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8611
Japan
(03)5739-0369

Century City Shopping Center
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 59
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 201-6556

Ala Moana Shopping Center
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 949-4700

The Grand Canal Shoppes
at the Venetian
3377 Las Vegas Blvd.
Suite 2255
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-7300

South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St., Suite 1601
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 641-5622

200 Calle Del Christo
Old San Juan, PR 00091
(787) 289-0075

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