New! Haunted Mansion-Inspired Dooney & Bourke Bag

[tarak]

Well back from the DLR trip, and the Letter Carrier didn't fare so well. Flaking on all the corners and the front zipper popped off. We were just sitting there on a park bench, she stood up, and the zipper just fell off. The quality has seriously gone down on these Dooneys. The Original Smith was taken through hell and back and still looks factory fresh, but the letter carrier is only a few weeks old and has already started to fall apart. Seriously peeved at this.

And there's not a lot of consistency. I've never had problem one with my other dooney's. But the first HM bag had issues. The second one has been totally fine. Makes me really reluctant to get another one.

If they ever come out with a HM themed bag by Harvey's Seatbelt Bags, I'm all over it. They are fantastic and pretty much indestructible.

 

[LittleStinkerbelle]

I was able to get the small cross body I was hoping for last Saturday at MK. The CM who helped me was truly patient and wonderful. She showed what seemed like every cross body they had so I could pick the one that seemed to have the most centered placement. I was so excited to be getting this bag and she seemed genuinely excited for me . I only used the bag one day on the trip - to DTD. I'm a little nervous about the flaking I've read about so I was hesitant to take it to the park.

 

[knitster]

Wow! What is up with these HM bags? Why is it so hard to get right? My Retro Disneyland tassel bag got me interested in D&B because the quality has been so good. If I wanted a bag where the color wore off and zippers broke, I'd spend $30 at Kohl's and at least it would last 6 to 12 months! I'd love the HM tote but guess it's good they are still hard to get. I'll just sit back and watch what more people say about the quality.

Seriously!! It makes me so nervous that, though I've had the opportunity twice, I haven't pulled the trigger on buying the Smith Bag. I want it so bad, but I'm so, so worried about it falling apart. UGH!

If they ever come out with a HM themed bag by Harvey's Seatbelt Bags, I'm all over it. They are fantastic and pretty much indestructible.

Yep!! I keep hoping we'll hear an announcement about a Harvey's HM bag.

 

[SamRoc]

I just got both bags!!!went to the Mk at rope drop and went right to uptown jewelers. Thank you so much to everyone here for the info! I felt like a little kid at Christmas when I saw the bags on display!!!

 

[Gryhndmom]

I just got both bags!!!went to the Mk at rope drop and went right to uptown jewelers. Thank you so much to everyone here for the info! I felt like a little kid at Christmas when I saw the bags on display!!!

Congrats ! It does seem like finding the holy grail when you see the Dooney displays !


For those who have had flaking problems, have you contacted D&B to send it back ?

 

[niffer5150]

crud. the closest you can get to a haunted mansion harveys bag is a nightmare before christmas harveys bag.

 

[sdmom]

Well back from the DLR trip, and the Letter Carrier didn't fare so well. Flaking on all the corners and the front zipper popped off. We were just sitting there on a park bench, she stood up, and the zipper just fell off. The quality has seriously gone down on these Dooneys. The Original Smith was taken through hell and back and still looks factory fresh, but the letter carrier is only a few weeks old and has already started to fall apart. Seriously peeved at this.

So sorry to hear this. Thanks for letting us know.

I was thinking about buying from a personal shopper, but now I'm concerned about returning without original receipt if it falls apart.

Hmm, I guess I'll wait.

 

[meowmarie]

Hmmm I purchased the tote online when it came up and then I had the chance to get the Smith from someone at the parks afterwards. I felt like it was first love kind of thing and I just had to see it for myself after stalking it for a year!

Now I kind of think it's too big for me. I think it's beautiful but I'm just NOT a big purse kind of girl. The base of the Smith is wider so sticks out a bit more your body than the tote. I love the "look" but have to be realistic on what I'll really use.

It may be finding a new home.

PM'd you

 

[tarak]

crud. the closest you can get to a haunted mansion harveys bag is a nightmare before christmas harveys bag.

I have the big Nightmare Before Christmas tote and love it. Not exactly what you'd call subtle, though. People are work already think I'm weird, so I use it pretty frequently to schlep all my stuff into the office.

ETA: mine has the skulls on it. It's not on the Harvey's site anymore, but it's the same pattern as the boyfriend wallet with skulls on it.

 

[Aerinha]

Uptown had the tote and Smith bags late yesterday but I need a smaller bag. Almost grabbed a smith but I would be miserable with its size.

Dooney a have warranties if yours has an issue contact DB

 

[Aerinha]

Uptown has the small crossbody as of 2:10 today

 

[socks68]

Uptown Jewelers has all 5 styles in stock this morning. Hope this helps someone.

 

[meowmarie]

Uptown Jewelers has all 5 styles in stock this morning. Hope this helps someone.

Which style??

 

[kalliyan1]

Uptown Jewelers has all 5 styles in stock this morning. Hope this helps someone.

Did they have letter carriers?

 

[socks68]

Did they have letter carriers?

I saw the wristlet, cross body, letter carrier, tote and the one with tassels. The I I call tote is larger with the metal nubs on bottom.

 

[kalliyan1]

I saw the wristlet, cross body, letter carrier, tote and the one with tassels. The I I call tote is larger with the metal nubs on bottom.

Great!!! Sending someone over to try and get me one

 

[2010_Bride]

Great!!! Sending someone over to try and get me one

Did you get one kalliyan1?

 

[kalliyan1]

Did you get one kalliyan1?

Yes!!!! They went over this afternoon and they were still in stock. I'm so happy

 

[Aerinha]

Hope the poor girl watching all the messengers sell yesterday got one. She kept petting it saying she didn't have the money until she saw two sell and then seemed ready to pull the trigger. I have never seen someone so sad to see someone buy a purse. I felt bad handing my cc over without batting an eye while she seemed so forlorn. Wasn't sure if someone was bring her cash or if she was waiting for a pay check to be deposited.

 

[sdmom]

Yes!!!! They went over this afternoon and they were still in stock. I'm so happy

Yeah! happy to hear it.

I tried to read all pages of this thread, but seem to have missed how people knew about the last release on the online site. Was is just luck or a blog post by Disney?

Has anyone heard about the availability at DLR?

Thanks!