What to Look for When Buying FurWith today’s wide variety of fur fashion, your choices are endless. So give some thought to your purchase: How will you wear your fur? Will you spend time in blue jeans and a funky knitted fur or a leather jacket lined in sheared beaver? Will you dress for an elegant night on the town in a classic mink coat? Or will a touch of fur add sophistication to your work wardrobe, with, for example, an understated fur collar on a classic wool suit? Once you decide which fur best fits your lifestyle, it’s time to start looking.Where to Look When Buying FurA great place to start is at your local fur salon or department store. Feel free to browse and ask questions. Your furrier is an expert who can introduce you to the world of fur.Whatever type of fur you choose:
- Check to see that the pelts are lustrous, supple and well-matched.
- Feel the fur carefully. There should be a dense, soft underfur that is evident to the touch under the glossy guard hairs, which should also be soft, never bristly.
- Seams should be sewn tightly. Hems should fall straight.
- Be sure to try the garment on to see if the weight is comfortable for you. You may be surprised at how lightweight many fur coats actually are.
- When you try on a well-made fur, it should be well-balanced, falling evenly and comfortably from your shoulders.
- There should be “give” to the leather side of the fur when horizontal tension is applied.
SAKS in Boca recommended I have my furs appraised for a donation tax-credit and referred me to The St. Lucie Appraisal Co from Fort Pierce, Florida. The appraiser did a wonderful job preparing the reports on each garment along with the necessary IRS forms. I highly recommended St. Lucie Appraisal as fur appraisers in Florida.
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Good Afternoon,
My fiancé and I own two what we believe to be rabbit fur blankets/rugs. We were both deployed to Afghanistan and that is where we were able to buy them. Unfortunately, as it turns out, we are both highly allergic to the fur and we wish to sell both of the blankets. Does your organization have any recommendations or reference for fur consumers anywhere in Louisiana, Texas, or the West Coast (as we will be there this time next year). Any information you may be able to provide will help us immensely. We have posted on Craigslist and other sites and we haven’t had very much luck. Thanks so much in advance!
Graciously,
James and Ariana
Thank you for checking in with us! Here are two ideas….First, check out our retail locator and contact retailers in your area. Second, if you have a facebook account do a search for sites with the word fur. There is a good site called We Love Fur. Her you will have an audience of people interested in fur products. Good luck!