Dooney & Bourke
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Dooney & Bourke

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Dooney & Bourke Reviews Summary

Positive Highlights

  • The brand is recognized for its iconic American leather goods and quality products.
  • Previous positive experiences with Dooney & Bourke products are mentioned.
  • The website offers a range of signature styles and new arrivals.

Negative Highlights

  • Shipping delays are common, with orders often not arriving within the promised timeframe.
  • Customer service is frequently unresponsive and unhelpful in resolving issues.
  • The return process is unclear and difficult to navigate, with no support from the company.
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Sep 22, 2025

I ordered a package on 9/4/25, which was shipped on 9/8/25. The package has been stuck in transit since 9/12/25. I contacted customer service today 9/22/25 and I am now being told that I cannot receive a refund nor can they send out another package until a two week investigation is completed on their end which would be 10/6/25 an entire month after my initial order date. Also once they confirm after two weeks that my order was lost in transit which was already confirmed by the shipper today I would only be eligible for a refund and they can't reship my item. I would stay clear of this company as they can't even honor their own shipping policy placed on their website.

Jan 5, 2026

Purchased a bag that turned out to be too small. Have been trying to figure out return process as it simply says to take to UPS and scan the bar code. What bar code? No response from anyone at DB.

Jan 13, 2026

I placed my order on the Dooney and Bourke website 16 days ago. My credit card was charged immediately, but I still have not received my order and have gotten no shipping updates. I have emailed twice to check the status and got one automated response that did not answer any of my questions. Based on the prices of your products and the claims of high quality leather items, I would expect much quicker shipping and better customer service! Very disappointing!

Dec 27, 2025

I attempted multiple times to order the florentine large satchel bag for my mother for Christmas. The order processed the first time and two days days Dooney cancelled the order. I ordered 2 more times before calling and those also cancelled. Upon calling, I placed orders with two different cards and all the orders cancelled again. A total of 8 orders cancelled with three different cards. So upsetting

Jan 2, 2026

I have not received this order yet. So, I have no comment until I check it out. I have always enjoyed Dooney, and can't wait to try thus one too. Hope it gets here soon.

Dec 26, 2025

Ordered a Sorento Hobo and a minimalist credit card holder on December 12 with expectation of receiving it by December 24th. Today is December 26th and no package received. No clear order tracking available. Very disappointed in this shopping experience.

Dec 26, 2025

Dooney and Bourke are worthless crooks, they sent my package to the wrong address and when I called to have them send me another order or refund me my money they refused, when I asked to speak to a supervisor or a manager they refused, I have filed a dispute with my bank for no services rendered and filed a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau, in the meantime my wife's Christmas was ruined, thanks to these nefarious actors. NEVER AGAIN, NEVER EVER AGAIN, will I order from worthless Dooney and Bourke, everyone who reads this, do yourself a favor, go buy a Michael Kors bag.

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Alabama
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Leather satchel bag
January 20, 2023

I ordered a midnight blue zip zip satchel bag October 2022, about two weeks ago I noticed that the bottom leather trim which is like a light brown color is getting discolored, almost white, I got in touch with the Dooney and Bourke customer service to see if I can get it fixed or replaced, the answer that I got is that there is nothing they can do about it because that is wear and tear, the bag is only three months old and I do take good care of my bags, especially if they are expensive. Right know I am stuck with it, in a few
More months I probably won't be able to use it anymore. I will never buy or recommend Dooney &Bourke... I will give them 0 stars...they suck.

Date of experience: January 20, 2023
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Did not receive purchase!
January 20, 2023

Ordered purse on December 28,2022. On January 20,2023 STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED! To avoid delivery problems I had it shipped to my business office which is open 5 days a week and UPS delivers every day there without ANY problems. Customer service said it was a shipping carrier problem. The package is being returned to them and in 10 days will issue credit to me. I wanted the purse not a credit but customer satisfaction is obviously not Dooney problem. Will never TRY to purchase Dooney again!
Order DB*******.

Date of experience: January 20, 2023
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Don't order
December 30, 2022

Ordered a bag and a wallet was in stock when ordered charged my card was supposed to receive it for Holiday shipping Before Christmas never received it 3 weeks later got the wallet called to find out where the purse was it was on 6 week back order trying to get my refund back and now I have to send the wallet back and they're charging me $9.50 to send the wallet back on their mistake

Date of experience: December 30, 2022
Ohio
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Christmas gift gone bad
December 27, 2022

I pourchased a christmas gift oct 19th thinking I'd be ahead of schedule. Unfortunately the gift was not needed or desired and I contacted customer service. They refused a refund or even an exchange. I would not recommend this company to anyone, since there customer service is so poor

Date of experience: December 27, 2022
Virginia
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Poorest customer service
December 23, 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.

Date of experience: December 23, 2022
New York
1 review
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Bad customer experience
December 23, 2022

Placed an order over Thanksgiving weekend. Three days after that I got an email saying that an item was out of stock and that my order was being canceled. Didn't see that status when I looked up my order online so called customer support. They told me it was an error and that my order was still good. I got an email two days later telling me my order was still good. 10 days before Christmas. I got another email telling me my order is now canceled. Look online no change in status. Call them up and they confirm. My order is canceled. They sent me a 20% off discount coupon that was usable on anything I tried to order. Very very very poor customer experience and apparently no inventory management systems on their side.

Date of experience: December 23, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Worst customer service ever. I purchased a bag for black friday., never received the bag and they don't want to get me a refund. I have now no money to buy another one and no present for my wife for christmas.
STAY AWAY FROM THE HORRIBLE COMPANY.

Date of experience: December 22, 2022
Michigan
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Worst customer service ever
December 13, 2022

I placed an order for a handbag this morning and got a great deal. Probably a screw up on their end … they canceled it and claimed it was my credit card... would not honor the price and the customer service person became rude when I suggested they should honor their mistake... very upset at how they treat "loyal" customers... especially when the mistake is on their end...

Date of experience: December 13, 2022
Connecticut
1 review
3 helpful votes
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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!

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very unprofessional
December 5, 2022

Ordered a bag on 11/29. Received confirmation and tracking number a few days afterwards. Tried to track shipping and was informed that D&B received my payment but the shipping was canceled for whatever reason. Customer service stated that I would get a new tracking number in 24-48 hours because the one they originally gave me was incorrect and the bag had been shipped. I requested to speak to a supervisor and was told that I would have to wait 3-4 days to speak to a supervisor. SUPERVISOR NEVER CALLED. Requested for order to be cancelled and was told that the order has been shipped so I could not cancel it but they were still unable to give me an accurate tracking number. I waited 96 hours & called back only to be told that the tracking number they previously provided was correct & the package will be delivered by 12/10/22. I checked ups tracking & that was indeed true but only that it was being mailed back to sender. Asked for supervisor again and was told that I would have to wait another 3-4 days for a supervisor to reach out. Very unprofessional people. Unorganized. Rude. Does not care about getting correct information to the customer

Date of experience: December 5, 2022
Rhode Island
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Pebble Grain Zip Zip Satchel
December 14, 2022

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.

Date of experience: December 1, 2022
Iowa
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Returns
September 28, 2022

I received a defective purse and returned it. The receipt had options for returning items, one of which was the USPS as long as it is insured. It was. They WILL NOT return your cost of shipping if you don't use their return label which I did not receive. Their product was damaged. They owe it. It's not the money, it's the "policy" and attitude. I wanted to have it REPLACED, but they couldn't do that either for some reason.

Date of experience: September 28, 2022
Georgia
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Poor Packaging
September 10, 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!

Date of experience: September 10, 2022
Colorado
1 review
3 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: August 22, 2022
Rhode Island
1 review
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Deceitful
July 25, 2022

I ordered a wallet for $79 and matching crossbody bag for $89. The bag was a preorder with an ETA in 2-4 weeks. I entered my email address on the bag to receive a notice when the item was in stock. I received the wallet and loved it; can't wait to put it in my new matching purse. I waited an additional week after receiving an email saying the bag was in stock to contact Dooney and Bourke for status. I was informed, by Amanda, that the order was canceled because of demand. The bag was still in stock but the price increased to $119.00. They would not honor the price I originally ordered it for.
I understand demand and price increase, but they didn't even notify me, they just canceled the order. When I called and asked to speak with a manager, the guy transferred me to dead air. The worst customer service ever. They may have a quality product but they are, without a doubt deceitful and greedy.

Date of experience: July 25, 2022
New Jersey
1 review
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Never. Again.
July 23, 2022

I purchased a satchel which I've wanted for years. Let me preface I ordered one years ago and the hardware was scratched. I asked that they either provide a discount or replace it. They ran out of the color I had wanted and wouldn't provide a discount either so off I go to pay $10 on a return for a damaged product. Flash forward years later. Same satchel in a new color and a "reduced" price. The bag took weeks to be delivered since I had to pre order it. The bag received is nothing at all like the color on the site. I'm not talking a small difference. This is a completely different color and when I visit the site to see the color I ordered I realized this isn't even the same trim color. So they sent me the wrong color. I called them, and they said I could return it and they would deduct the shipping from the credit return. So I have to pay shipping costs for a bag that was sent to me in a completely different color (their error). Ok. I ask if I can just replace it with a different color since the original color I ordered is no longer available they said sure BUT I'd have to purchase the bag at the higher price because there's no longer a sale and then call them and they would refund me the difference. Oh yea, sure because I trust this company so much. No thanks. At this point I'll keep and gift the bag. I will NEVER buy a D&B bag again. Not worth the hassle and aggravation.

Date of experience: July 23, 2022
Kentucky
1 review
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Terrible quality
June 6, 2022

At 51 years old, I thought I'd treat myself to a "real" handbag for once in my life so through QVC I bought my very first one because I could make payments w/ no interest. Thought I was in heaven when I got it. Only used it for Spring/Summer so I wanted one more for Fall/winter. I received it. Didn't care for the hobo style after all but it's my fault that I chose it. What wasn't my fault was the trim was coming off both bags already! Really? Paying hundreds of my hard earned money for trim that falls off? My cheap Walmart bags didn't do that! After I read that I'd have to pay to send the purse back and have to pay for repairs, I just decided to stick with them. I will use them falling apart or not. Also, on my grey purse, the bottom corners are all scuffed up down to the actual leather. I don't drag my expensive purse on the ground so I'm not sure why it looks so rough after only using this purse for two seasons. Just disappointed in the quality of D&B and will never buy again. Actually, I'll never buy another expensive purse from anyone else. Not worth it.

Date of experience: June 6, 2022
Arizona
1 review
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Scam
May 25, 2022

From what I can see it's all a scam I did a preorder over 3 months ago they told me I would have it in 2 to 4 weeks after 5 or 6 weeks I started calling they told me it was in the process of being shipped after a month of that I got a cancelation notice that they canceled it they said that they don't have an production why was I told that it was getting ready to be shipped and why do I preorder if you don't even have the product all of scam very rude corporate doesn't even seem to care.

Date of experience: May 25, 2022
Oklahoma
1 review
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SCAM SITE!
April 11, 2022

PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! NOT A REPUTABLE SITE! ORDER 4 PURSES IN SALE, 3 WAS SHIPPED THE OTHER PUT ON BACK ORDER NEVER RECEIVED, WAS ALWAYS TOLD 10 DIFFRENT STORIES WHEN YOU CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE YOU MAGICALLY DISCONNECT! WHO CHARGE EXTRA MONEY TWICE FOR A PURSE THAT SHIPPED DIFFERENT WAREHOUSE? SCAMMER!

Date of experience: April 11, 2022
Florida
1 review
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Fantastic quality.
April 8, 2022

Idk where y'all are buying your bags from, but I have a difficult time believing these reviews. DB is some of the highest quality leather at a halfway affordable price.

Date of experience: April 8, 2022