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Dooney & Bourke

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Dooney & Bourke has a rating of 1.8 stars from 95 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Dooney & Bourke most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and return label problems. Dooney & Bourke ranks 276th among Handbags sites.

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    53
  • Value
    46
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    47
  • Returns
    41
  • Quality
    43

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 23.1%
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Top Positive Review

“Love These Beautiful Purses”

Donna C.
1/29/23

I have had over a dozen D&B's in the last decade. Quality always excellent, design the best, shipping beautiful and fast, colors exactly as shown and so many options. Customer Service is bad. I've rarely needed them happy to say. I think you have a few trolls here. Read these negative reviews, they are nonsense. "Their bags are too small, I buy them on Beks and they're bigger"? Really? I think you need to read these comments and delete the frauds. It's a shame you can damage a company's reputation with obviously crank bad reviews.

Top Critical Review

“Horrible experience”

Paula T.
5/5/24

So I bought the "Botanical collection - Geena Satchel" along with the "Pendant Key Chain" and paid extra both to arrive earlier than the standard time. After several times and weeks of tracking the package and seeing there was no sign of it - I called customer service and they opened up a case for me since they couldn't find a way to look for it, apparently. After a few days it was confirmed from Dooney & Bourne that it was simply lost and I'll get a "refund". I am still waiting for a refund to this day and at the bare minimum a sincere apology for this inconvenience and lack of customer service and support. It was honestly such a disappointment and it was for my grandmas 80th birthday. This company is completely unreliable and I would not recommend to purchase from here at all, specially if it's going to be for an important event like it was for me.

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Thumbnail of user paulat552
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May 5th, 2024
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So I bought the "Botanical collection - Geena Satchel" along with the "Pendant Key Chain" and paid extra both to arrive earlier than the standard time. After several times and weeks of tracking the package and seeing there was no sign of it - I called customer service and they opened up a case for me since they couldn't find a way to look for it, apparently. After a few days it was confirmed from Dooney & Bourne that it was simply lost and I'll get a "refund".

I am still waiting for a refund to this day and at the bare minimum a sincere apology for this inconvenience and lack of customer service and support. It was honestly such a disappointment and it was for my grandmas 80th birthday. This company is completely unreliable and I would not recommend to purchase from here at all, specially if it's going to be for an important event like it was for me.

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Horrible experience and horrible customer service

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None because they never got to me! The order was completely lost

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January 13th, 2024

I just received my bag it was horribly made, the stitches were irregular and bag was terrible. Probably made in China. Returning it as I am very disappointed. No need to sent pictures as the company knows the quality of its products. This is the only company I know who takes 10$ for returns shameful.
Dr.Hussain

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Disgusting irregular stitches

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January 12th, 2021

The product is good quality but do not purchase direct. Use a third party like Amazon. Customer Service is disgraceful! Duplicate billing issues, on hold for 1 hour trying to reach customer service (twice) only to end with dropped calls,

If you can't handle the DTC eCommerce business leave it to the professionals and pay them the margin.

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read my review

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July 11th, 2023

The red liner of this bag got wet on a rainy day and bled onto the English D letters. I contacted Dooney and Bourke and they said it didn't qualify for repair. As you can see from the pics it is not acceptable.

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December 8th, 2022
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Pathetic, disgusting customer service. Purchased what I would consider a luxury item but was treated like someone in line at WalMart (who actually has decent customer service) because I had to return it since the color looked nothing like the picture online. They charge you $9.50 to print your own label and drive the package to a UPS store and then they charge you tax on top of that label fee. For a brand new item that was not what was represented on their website! When I called customer service, I asked to speak with a manager and they told me the manager would be available at 6 pm but customer service closes at 5 pm! Then I initiated an online chat and was lied to again about the manager.Too bad they can't be put out of business for the BS!

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That you are charged over $10 for returning a brand new item.

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July 9th, 2021

I owned my purse for 6 months before the strap broke. Sent it in for repair, then a month went by and nothing. Tried calling, chatting, etc, no one could give me an answer as to the status of my repair. Rude CS rep yelled, interrupted and hung up on me. Will never buy from them again!

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April 22nd, 2023

I had a D&B pebble grain Lexington shopper that I carried for years. When it finally showed too much wear, I looked around at many bags, but settled on the new version of my old bag. What a disappointment. I could tell right away it wasn't the same quality, and now, after a year, the decline in quality shows. The lining is rough. The bag has lost its shape. The white leather has yellowed. The hardware doesn't have the heavy feel of my previous bag. It's pretty clear to me they're cutting corners to deliver an inferior product.

I don't have proof of purchase, but I bought directly from them about May 2022.

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August 13th, 2023

I got a purse and wallet from them last year for Christmas but because I was really sick I didn't use it for a few months. My first time using it I noticed the snap on the wallet was a little loose. When I put my things in the wallet the snap fell off. I emailed them several times and after sending them the emails with pictures they said they would send me a tool kit to repair it. I thought I'm not a purse maker but okay. I never got the tool kit and I get no more responses from them. I feel like starting a group lawsuit because I know many others are having the same issues with them. Shame on them! Charging that much for there purses and wallets and they are crap!

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February 23rd, 2021

Stay Away from this Business. I returned a purse at a price of 500 dollars. I am a Nurse I bought it with a gift from my employer for multiple years of service. They have the purse and they have had my money for over 30 days. The worst part is that every time I call and wait 45-60 min, they tell me it will be in my bank account within 7-10 days, 3-5 days or by a certain days all empty promises. Do not buy from this company unless you wish to donate your hard earned money to them.

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They could not refund my purchase price but they did charge my account for return shipping...
Never Again...

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February 10th, 2021

I returned a purse 1/7/21. It is now 2/10/21 and they still have not credited my bank account. They have actually charged me an extra $7.00 instead of giving me the credit for $214.00. I called, was on hold one hour only to be cut off when they told me I had to talk to another department. I have been promised my credit twice and it hasn't happened. I have emailed, called and chatted online. I am getting NO WHERE! Do not order from them directly!

Tip for consumers:
Do NOT order from them directly. Order from a department store or Amazon.

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I purchased a handbag for my daughter for Christmas. They did not send me a verification email so I thought my order did not go thru. I reordered which resulted in a double order. I tried to cancel the double order but they would not do it. Now they will not credit my account for the returned purse.

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August 22nd, 2022

Dooney and Bourke is not the same company they were years ago. They are on a steep decline as far as I'm concerned. As a Dooney lover for well over 25 years with an inventory of over 35 new and vintage handbags, I have to say their quality and customer service are below sub-standard. Plus, they do not have trained people to process credit card payments. How is it that a company like D&B will ship a handbag to a customer without processing credit card payments properly? And then your audit team and collections department emails that customer 18 months later looking for payment. Who does that? Now, that customer has to dig through months and months of credit card receipts to realize that the credit card transaction never happened. So who's fault is that? Surly not the credit card company. It's D&B's. Get your act together or you will lose (if you haven't already) new and long-term customers.

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Thumbnail of user kareny60
2 reviews
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January 16th, 2019

They are terrible, they guarantee a refund minus shipping charge if 7.50 within 10 business days, they are a total rip off I even bought another purse after the refund and shame on me for believing in this company.

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December 23rd, 2022

I spoke with Dooney's customer service department to request a return label for an Alto Small Camilla handbag and Ostrich continental wallet, as my request was outside of the 30-day return window. I explained that I had purchased the $400 gift in September for my mother's November birthday but she was suddenly admitted to hospice and passed away. By Christmas I realized I still had this costly gift. Dooney was still selling the items online, so I kindly requested an exception to the return policy and wished to return them for a refund. I was told, no without any discussion. There was no consideration for my particular situation and grief.

Tip for consumers:
Reconsider purchasing from this brand as they are intolerant of returns and disinterested in bringing happiness to the customer. The customer service phone number is unpublished, but even after I found it and called it, the two people I spoke with showed no consideration or compassion.

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Alto small Camilla and Ostrich continental wallet

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January 26th, 2023

I never actually received the purse. It actually went back to them on 12/27/22 due to a shipping issue. Still waiting for a refund or have them send the purse. Said elevated on 1/16/23. Nothing since then. Do not ever purchase anything Dooney & Bourke

Tip for consumers:
Do not purchase Dooney & Bourke

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January 22nd, 2021
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I made a return and still have have not received any type of resolution. 4 weeks after they received the return and 7 phone calls, still nothing, not able to speak with a supervisor. At this point it is about the poor customer service they have. The argent by the name of Hank was very rude 1/22/21 at 810 am. He said if I was listening he would not have to repeat hisself to me! But at the end of the 7th call today, still no positive resolution. Customer service is very bad and does not do any type of follow up or email contacts to resolve any issue. The agent named Hank has really spoiled it for me with this company!

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September 10th, 2022

Beware: When expecting a delivery from Dooney & Burke, you must take off work until it arrives at your door because they do not wrap products in protective waterproof bubble wrap and will not assume responsibility when you open your box to find your purse stained from water damage!

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2 reviews
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August 28th, 2023
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I just purchased a pocketbook on Dooney for a great price with back to school sales. This is probably my 10th Dooney and Bourke bag and I still love them. The bag came with scratches all over the front and I find out that they're not going to send me another one for the sale price. I will just have to return this bag, what horrible customer service it's not my fault you sent me a scratched up pocketbook. This bag was obviously someone's return. I called customer service and no one would rectify it. You will lose another customer Dooney. If this doesn't get rectified.

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January 29th, 2023

I have had over a dozen D&B's in the last decade. Quality always excellent, design the best, shipping beautiful and fast, colors exactly as shown and so many options. Customer Service is bad. I've rarely needed them happy to say.
I think you have a few trolls here. Read these negative reviews, they are nonsense. "Their bags are too small, I buy them on Beks and they're bigger"? Really? I think you need to read these comments and delete the frauds. It's a shame you can damage a company's reputation with obviously crank bad reviews.

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I have been buying these since the late nineties and love them all. Give it a try, you can always return what you don't like. They do not pay for returns but I've never needed one.

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Only the purses.

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May 6th, 2021

One of the worst companies when it comes to customer service. I have spent over five hours in total on the phone with them trying to get a simple UPS label emailed to me. I ordered a purse for my mother for Mother's Day. I have email confirmation showing the correct ship to address. Whoever processed my order took it upon themselves to change the shipping address and had it shipped to me. Completely incompetent. All I need is a new label to have the purse shipped to my mother which will never make it on time now! They want me to return the purse to them and they will then forward it on to my mother! Absurd! I am so disappointed. Zero customer service! I would not recommend this company and will not be purchasing from them again!

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The customer service is awful. I won’t buy from them again.

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January 17th, 2024

I sent back a gift (purse) I purchased from Dooney & Burke with a Mfg defect. A D&B employee signed for it, stole it and D&B's owner told me it was not their problem. 0-Customer svc. NO REPLACEMENT... Thieves!

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That Dooney and Burke does not stand behind their product or Employees thievery! Who does that?

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May 12th, 2021

They placed someone else's order and invoice in a box with my name and address which I returned to them and I still have not received the handbag I ordered. Calling their so called customer service is a waste of time since they feed you a load of bull and you never hear from them again. This is the last order I will place and will dispute the charge with my credit card company.

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December 14th, 2022
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Purchased this bag for my mom, and she was beyond thrilled. She has wanted a Dooney bag forever. It was made very nicely, and felt very durable. The leather and hardware are very nice. It's a classic design, and we really love it! It also came with a nice dust bag & warranty.

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January 31st, 2022

Ordering online is easy, but the customer service is terrible. Not only the quality of the product matters, but also the quality of the service, which is where they need a lot of improvement. Please improve your way of serving the customer.

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December 15th, 2013

Good Site. Bought a bag and received it within a wk or so. Bag was good and paid as stated on website (sale that day). Will shop there again for more purses!

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March 27th, 2013

I have purchased several handbags from this site. I was very happy with the quality and look of the bags I purchased. If I need another one in the future, this is the place I am going to shop.

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Leading American designer of fine accessories in leather and fabric including our Signature fabric and All Weather Leather. Products include handbags, wallets, business cases, travel accessories, apparel, shoes, watches, and more. Dooney & Bourke

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