Snipped or Cut tag in vintage Dooney & Bourke handbag – What Does it Mean?

Hi Paula,

 Is the value of a vintage Dooney & Bourke bag reduced if the label inside is cut?  I have a large navy kilty with tags still attached that has never been used, but the label inside has been cut.

Thanks!

Carmen

Hi Carmen,

Tags removed or snipped? Often we will see tags that are snipped or partially or completely torn out of the bags. If a tag is snipped but is mostly still there, and you can see the registration number on the back, it probably indicates that the bag was sold at an outlet store – it is likely authentic but might have been an overstock or slightly imperfect bag.

outlet store = less value

overstock = less value

imperfect bag = less value

Yes, less value for the above than if it was a perfect bag with unsnipped tag.

If a tag has been completely cut out, then we get suspicious because we can no longer see the registration number. Counterfeit bag makers are crafty – they sew a similar label in and then rip it out so it looks like a real tag might have been in there. But there are usually many other details that will tell us that a bag is a fake.

Paula

Hi Paula,

I recently purchased a beautiful Crossbody AWL Big Duck Bag (Bone and British Tan) . Everything looks authentic, it has nice stitching, Solid Brass rivets, Duck Fob, Blue and Red tag sewn inside. BUT, the tag is cut under “Dooney” on the other side you can see part of a registration number. I can make out what looks like A5 7204..

I would like to know if this could be authenticated, what your opinion is, and about how much a bag like this could sell for. It looks like it was used only a few times. suede inside is almost perfect. It looks way better than a lot of other bags described as “mint”. Thank You for your help.

Thank You

Tara

Hi Tara,

These highly prized Big Duck bags are tempting for counterfeiters – and a torn tag is a favorite trick. BUT yours has all the signs of being an authentic Dooney & Bourke bag that was either a second or sold in an outlet store. See the answer above. Best of luck enjoying or selling !

Paula