Dooney & Bourke Leather Case- Opinions Please! - Page 4

MarciaCat · 02-07-2008, 07:35 PM

My D&B cover arrived today at 10:30 a.m., a scant 38 hours after I ordered it!

It is definitely red, not burgundy and the interior is brown. I think the color looks much better in person than online. All in all I'm very happy with it......even happier that I got it on sale!!

I will take pictures of it tonight and try to highlight the true color. I'll try to post the best pictures tonight as well.

Nytngale · 02-07-2008, 07:45 PM

There must be differences in the dye lots for the leather as mine is the exact color as shown in the pictures I posted. Maybe I would have liked it better if it had been more red!

nathantw · 02-07-2008, 07:58 PM

I'd be pretty miffed if I were an early, early purchaser of this cover and paid $150. To see it suddenly drop to $99 would get my blood boiling since it's less than a few DAYS since it was released at $150.

Lilly · 02-07-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarciaCat

My D&B cover arrived today at 10:30 a.m., a scant 38 hours after I ordered it!

It is definitely red, not burgundy and the interior is brown. I think the color looks much better in person than online. All in all I'm very happy with it......even happier that I got it on sale!!

I will take pictures of it tonight and try to highlight the true color. I'll try to post the best pictures tonight as well.

Lucky you MarciaCat;

mine says it will be delivered on Feb 12! Looking forward to your pictures.

Nytngale · 02-07-2008, 10:16 PM

Color me miffed!

I think it is pretty crappy, but then I guess retailers count on fools like me! At least Apple waited a little longer to drop the price on the iPhone before irritating their customers.

JSWolf · 02-07-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nytngale

Color me miffed!

I think it is pretty crappy, but then I guess retailers count on fools like me! At least Apple waited a little longer to drop the price on the iPhone before irritating their customers.

I would call Sony and tell them that since it was not long after you purchased your cover that you want to have the difference refunded.

MarciaCat · 02-08-2008, 12:19 AM

I've taken a few pix featuring my D&B crimson cover with a few other red things (including the key ring) and the original cover for comparison. The kitten (Maggie, 7 1/2 months old) is not red but she wanted her picture taken!!

I may take more pictures in tomorrow to see if the red photographs differently in daylight.

MarciaCat · 02-08-2008, 01:04 AM

D'oh!! Of all thing red I've got, how could I forget my Ipod??!!

Two more comparison pictures.

Yes, red is my favorite color!

Lilly · 02-08-2008, 07:31 AM

Thanks MarciaCat! I cant wait for mine to arrive. Do you like how your reader look inside the cover?

MarciaCat · 02-08-2008, 04:11 PM

Lilly, I really like how it looks in it new cover. The interior is a nice brown as shown in Nytngale's pictures. the leather is very comfortable to hold, it seems a little sturdier than the original pleather cover. It's a little stiff to fold the front cover back when in use, but that may change over time.

On a side note to Nytngale, I was looking at the Dooney & Bourke website last night

and saw that they have all sorts of handbags,totes and accessories in the same croc pattern:
Dooney Croco Handbags
Dooney Croco Accessories

Nytngale · 02-09-2008, 09:10 AM

Hi MarciaCat,
Yours looks like it might be a little redder than mine - I have found that mine looks different shades in different lighting. Great idea comparing with other red items. Thanks for the DB links - hadn't gone there, but just might have to have another accessory to complement my reader!!!

PS: My cats are jealous that your kitty got to be in the picture.

Nytngale · 02-09-2008, 09:14 AM

That's a great idea - think I will. Thanks for the suggestion!

MarciaCat · 02-09-2008, 03:22 PM

Nytngale, my three cats are well versed at getting their pictures taken whenever possible

I have posted lots of pix of them over at My Cat Hates You!!

I have noticed that my cover looks redder with natural light as opposed to artificial light. I'm very pleased with my cover, it's much nicer than the original!!
On the D&B accessories page did you happen to see the "Small Writing Journal" that looks remarkably like the Reader cover, except for being an inch and a quarter larger in length and and height but priced 'only' at $55? The key fob is $25. Methinks someone noticed the similarity and lowered the price at Sony. I hope you are successful with getting Sony to adjust the price!!

Here are the photos I took in daylight:

Nytngale · 02-09-2008, 03:48 PM

I have 3 cats as well! 2 siamese and 1 Maine Coon - all extremely spoiled and priviledged although they are highly unaware of it! Mine cover is more red in brighter light - we haven't had any sunlight recently - I live in NW Ohio where it has been overcast for what seems like years!

I'll be in Florida in 2 weeks - can't wait to see what sun will do for it. Didn't get a chance to check out much at the DB website - although I do like the large tote bag - $525 yikes!

Rep-PJPL · 02-10-2008, 11:59 AM

An update to my earlier post: I called SonyStyle about the price drop. They were very pleasant and immediately credited me for the price difference. Now I really like these new covers.

02-07-2008, 07:58 PM	#48
nathantw Zealot Posts: 145 Karma: 230 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: 505	$99 for the cover? I'd be pretty miffed if I were an early, early purchaser of this cover and paid $150. To see it suddenly drop to $99 would get my blood boiling since it's less than a few DAYS since it was released at $150.

02-08-2008, 12:19 AM	#52
MarciaCat Cat Lady & Trekkie Posts: 421 Karma: 221630 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Device: Kobo Libra, Kobo Aura & Aura H20	Pictures! I've taken a few pix featuring my D&B crimson cover with a few other red things (including the key ring) and the original cover for comparison. The kitten (Maggie, 7 1/2 months old) is not red but she wanted her picture taken!! I may take more pictures in tomorrow to see if the red photographs differently in daylight. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by MarciaCat; 02-08-2008 at 12:33 AM. Reason: add another pic!

02-08-2008, 01:04 AM	#53
MarciaCat Cat Lady & Trekkie Posts: 421 Karma: 221630 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Device: Kobo Libra, Kobo Aura & Aura H20	More Pix! D'oh!! Of all thing red I've got, how could I forget my Ipod??!! Two more comparison pictures. Yes, red is my favorite color! Attached Thumbnails

02-09-2008, 03:22 PM	#58
MarciaCat Cat Lady & Trekkie Posts: 421 Karma: 221630 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Device: Kobo Libra, Kobo Aura & Aura H20	Daylight Pictures Nytngale, my three cats are well versed at getting their pictures taken whenever possible I have posted lots of pix of them over at My Cat Hates You!! I have noticed that my cover looks redder with natural light as opposed to artificial light. I'm very pleased with my cover, it's much nicer than the original!! On the D&B accessories page did you happen to see the "Small Writing Journal" that looks remarkably like the Reader cover, except for being an inch and a quarter larger in length and and height but priced 'only' at $55? The key fob is $25. Methinks someone noticed the similarity and lowered the price at Sony. I hope you are successful with getting Sony to adjust the price!! Here are the photos I took in daylight: Attached Thumbnails

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02-07-2008, 07:35 PM	#46
MarciaCat Cat Lady & Trekkie Posts: 421 Karma: 221630 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Device: Kobo Libra, Kobo Aura & Aura H20	My D&B cover arrived today at 10:30 a.m., a scant 38 hours after I ordered it! It is definitely red, not burgundy and the interior is brown. I think the color looks much better in person than online. All in all I'm very happy with it......even happier that I got it on sale!! I will take pictures of it tonight and try to highlight the true color. I'll try to post the best pictures tonight as well.

02-07-2008, 07:45 PM	#47
Nytngale Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Device: PRS-505, Treo 700, Verizon Voyager	There must be differences in the dye lots for the leather as mine is the exact color as shown in the pictures I posted. Maybe I would have liked it better if it had been more red!

02-07-2008, 10:16 PM	#50
Nytngale Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Device: PRS-505, Treo 700, Verizon Voyager	Color me miffed! I think it is pretty crappy, but then I guess retailers count on fools like me! At least Apple waited a little longer to drop the price on the iPhone before irritating their customers.

02-08-2008, 07:31 AM	#54
Lilly Guru Posts: 688 Karma: 2090 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-900 & PRS-950, Amazon Kindle2	Thanks MarciaCat! I cant wait for mine to arrive. Do you like how your reader look inside the cover?

02-08-2008, 04:11 PM	#55
MarciaCat Cat Lady & Trekkie Posts: 421 Karma: 221630 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Device: Kobo Libra, Kobo Aura & Aura H20	Lilly, I really like how it looks in it new cover. The interior is a nice brown as shown in Nytngale's pictures. the leather is very comfortable to hold, it seems a little sturdier than the original pleather cover. It's a little stiff to fold the front cover back when in use, but that may change over time. On a side note to Nytngale, I was looking at the Dooney & Bourke website last night and saw that they have all sorts of handbags,totes and accessories in the same croc pattern: Dooney Croco Handbags Dooney Croco Accessories

02-09-2008, 09:10 AM	#56
Nytngale Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Device: PRS-505, Treo 700, Verizon Voyager	Hi MarciaCat, Yours looks like it might be a little redder than mine - I have found that mine looks different shades in different lighting. Great idea comparing with other red items. Thanks for the DB links - hadn't gone there, but just might have to have another accessory to complement my reader!!! PS: My cats are jealous that your kitty got to be in the picture.

02-09-2008, 09:14 AM	#57
Nytngale Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Device: PRS-505, Treo 700, Verizon Voyager	That's a great idea - think I will. Thanks for the suggestion!

02-09-2008, 03:48 PM	#59
Nytngale Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Device: PRS-505, Treo 700, Verizon Voyager	I have 3 cats as well! 2 siamese and 1 Maine Coon - all extremely spoiled and priviledged although they are highly unaware of it! Mine cover is more red in brighter light - we haven't had any sunlight recently - I live in NW Ohio where it has been overcast for what seems like years! I'll be in Florida in 2 weeks - can't wait to see what sun will do for it. Didn't get a chance to check out much at the DB website - although I do like the large tote bag - $525 yikes!

02-10-2008, 11:59 AM	#60
Rep-PJPL Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: SONY 505	An update to my earlier post: I called SonyStyle about the price drop. They were very pleasant and immediately credited me for the price difference. Now I really like these new covers.

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