Finding a discounted Dooney and Bourke on sale is a process that has been greatly simplified by the increase of overstock, person to person marketplaces, wholesale and liquidation web sites. You no longer have to go store to store asking sales associates for what is on sale or has been returned. Most of the research and shopping can be done online and from the comfort of your home or office.
I have been in consignment sales for almost a decade and have a lifetime of experience in deal finding. The truth of the matter is that the top knockoffs are being produced at incredible quality, and most of the “how to spot a fake Dooney guides” don’t hold up. You would have to know every detail of every styles and every change in design to spot the best fakes with consistency.
I have found the following three steps to be incredibly useful in finding cheap Dooney handbags, and they have kept me from buying fake purses.
Doing Research
- Go window shopping at local luxury stores to see what is currently out.
- You have to know what you are looking for before you buy it. Don’t be surprised by the size, weight or style. Hold the Dooney and Bourke Purse; carry the bag; and open, touch and inspect every aspect of the Dooney handbag.
- Use the official Dooney and Bourke website for further research
- Once you find what bag you are interested in, go to Dooney & Bourke com to do more fact finding. You might find other styles and sizes that belong to the line that were not carried in the store that you like more. Record the official name and number because they can be helpful later.
Establish a Limit
- The best part about the Dooney and Bourke line is that they are very few purses that are priced outside of the average range for an employed buyer. You can find brand new Dooney bags for well under $300 and used bags under $150.
- Take the MSRP or full retail value as the starting point. (If you are shopping online, make sure you add and shipping and handling charges.) Go to the completed listings section on eBay and find the cheapest related auctions that have closed in the last month. (Make sure you don’t unintentionally compare new Dooney and Bourke Purses to used bags – use filters in the advanced search) Once you find this number, record it as the cheapest price. Lastly get an average of all the bags that were sold that are related to your desired bag, taking note not to accidently count used bags if you are only looking for new Dooneys and vice versa.
- You should now have a scale. (Cheapest Dooney —– Average Dooney —— MSRP Dooney) Use this as a savings measurement and a method to rate your success at finding Discounted / Cheap Dooney and Bourke Purses. I personally strive to fall between the lowest selling price and the average Dooney.Â
Take advantage of an opportunity
- Once you have established a limit, it is time to find a great deal. Look for auctions selling Cheap Dooney and Bourke Purses that fit some or all of these conditions, and you could get a great deal on a D&B purse.
- Search for misspellings
- Search for Dooney and Bourke purses that have been miscategorized
- Search for basic or short titles that reduce competition by being less descriptive
- Shop for Cheap Dooneys that end on holidays
- Shop for auctions that end at obscure hours (very early in the morning or late at night)
- Look for purses being sold out of season
- Look for substitutes to the new Dooney and Bourke purses by finding lightly used handbags and store returns
- Submit a “Best Offer” if available
Verify Authenticity and Seller Honesty
- Here is a list of questions that I answer by looking at the auction description or by sending the seller an email:
- What is the seller’s Feedback Rating in the last year, 6 months, month and week?
- How many transactions have they completed selling just luxury purses?
- Are they well over 98% positive response rate?
- What are some of the comments that are left by the buyers?
- What is the detailed condition of the purse (smells, markings, stains, etc)?
- Is the bag registered?
- Does it have the registration card, original packing, dust bag or tags?
- Do you have original, detailed pictures?
- Do they have a return policy?
- Do they have a money-back guarantee?
- Do they have a policy on authenticity?
- Do they have, and do I understand the terms of service?
- Do they take PayPal or some other secure payment method?
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Dooney & Bourke DI498BL Small Laptop Tote $139.95 Carry your netbook in style with this cowhide leather-trimmed tote that features gold-plated brass hardware and a padded center zip compartment, to protect your netbook against scratches and damage…. |
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Dooney & Bourke Purple Suede & Brown Wool Tote has snap sides which allow it to convert to several different sizes, purse, diaper bag, or laptop size, zipper top closure, inside zip pocket… |
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Lucky Brand Computer Sleeve Laptop Case ~ Bandana Print $79.00 Boasting a colorful floral print, this canvas computer sleeve from Lucky Brand features…. |
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Disney Dooney & Bourke Black Wristlet Purse This is a rare Dooney Bourke black wristlet with Mickey Mouse in different colors sold only at Walt Disney World and Disneyland from Dooneys Disney Collection. Each has different patterns based on the cut of the material making yours an unique Dooney Bourke wristlet. Measures approximately L6 x W1 x H4 Flap closure for inside pocket and an outside pocket which has a Dooney and Bourke tag in gol… |
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Dooney & Bourke Clear Cell Phone Case NEW w/Tag $2.50 This universal pouch accommodates most slim profile and flip style phones. Constructed from clear pliable plastic,these pouches are a practical and playful choice and comes with a detachable wrist strap for easy carrying of your phone. The inside dimensions are approximately 4″ High x 2.25″ Wide x .75″ deep…. |
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For iPhone 4 Dooney & Bourke D&B Pouch Case BROWN $26.99 What better way is there than to hold your phone in a high quality, brand named pouch from Dooney & Bourke. The Dooney & Bourke Universal Pouch w/ Card Holders and Magnetic Closure and Strap, UC15CF – Brown (PUTL) not only comes with a wrist strap or compartments for your ID and credit cards, it comes with style and ambition. Show off to your friends and family with its practical and playful desig… |
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Dooney & Bourke Clear Cell Phone Case $4.50 … |
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Dooney Bourke Clear IT Medium Shopper Bag Purse Tote $59.99 Adorable Dooney & Bourke shopper tote…. |
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NEW AUTHENTIC DOONEY & BOURKE SMALL HANDLE DRAWSTRING (Brown/TMoro) $195.00 Look fabulous Day or Night! This adorable drawstring shoulder bag gives it a stylish and sophisticated look for any occasion.Dooney Retail $198+tax. ~Guaranteed Authentic Dooney & Bourke~… |
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Barbie Collector Dooney & Bourke Barbie Doll $34.99 The all-American handbag and accessory company, Dooney and Bourke, originated in 1987. Their trendy, fashionable styles and designs are popular with both young and old alike, with affordable prices and brand name appeal. Dooney and Bourke Barbie doll wears a bohemian style ensemble with a tiered ombre pink skirt and cropped denim-like jacket with prominent Dooney and Bourke emblems. Naturally, the… |
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-Jenny Winthrop
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September 12, 2009
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