I don’t know what the item was either vs I do not know what the item was either

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. The only difference is the use of contractions ('don't' vs. 'do not'). Both versions are commonly used in spoken and written English.

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I don’t know what the item was either

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a casual way of expressing not knowing something, using the contraction 'don't' instead of 'do not'. It is suitable for both spoken and informal written English.

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Where on my item is the bar code? I don't know this item...
I don't know what I was thinking.
I don't know what you have or...
I don't know what to say.
I don't know what the next thing is.
I don't know what the future holds.
I don't know what happened to her.
I don't know what it contains, I don't know what it represents, I don't know what it is, but there are traces and shadows of it everywhere.
I don't know what's new, I don't know what's improved, I don't know what's for a limited time only...
Till now nobody knows where the item is.
I don't know what's going on, I don't know what's happening to me, and I don't know how else to tell you that.
Well, I don't know what else to suggest then.
I don't know what to think about my life anymore.
I don't know what stench you're talking about.
Listen, I don't know what people are saying.
I don't know what to say.
I don't know what happened to her.
I don't know what's got into you lately.
I don't know what the repercussions will be.
I don't know what to say.

Alternatives:

I don't know what the item was either
I do not know what the item was either
I have no idea what the item was either
I am unsure what the item was either
I am clueless about what the item was either

I do not know what the item was either

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a formal way of expressing not knowing something, using 'do not' instead of the contraction 'don't'. It is suitable for both spoken and written English.

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I do not know what you're looking for.
Till now nobody knows where the item is.
I do not know what is happening.
I do not know what you do hear.
I do not know what to say.
I do not know what makes you think.
I do not know what you want to call these measures.
I do not know what Mr Strange is capable of.
I do not know what it say have fun.
I do not know what we are surprised about.
I do not know what kind.
Florentine... I do not know what to say.
I do not know what you mean, Doctor.
I do not know what happened...
Look, I do not know what is happening.
I do not know what that "choreography" is.
I do not know what this book will be.
Nero, I do not know what you are making.
I do not know what they have something to do.
I do not know what... rules "take time".

Alternatives:

I do not know what the item was either
I don't know what the item was either
I have no idea what the item was either
I am unsure what the item was either
I am clueless about what the item was either

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I don’t know what the item was either vs I do not know what the item was either