I recently inherited a fur jacket and a fur stole. I would like information on FICA’s charity program and where I might be able to donate these furs. I live in Rockville, Maryland
Admin
Melissa Bruckler
03 March 11, 7:06pm
I have some fur collars in very good condition that my mother left me when she recently passed away. I understand you have a charity that takes donations where proceeds go to the Susan B Komen Cancer Foundation? I’d like to find out more information on this.
Please email me with any details. Thank you very much.
Admin
PattieB
19 January 12, 10:41am
Did U know that animals suffer horrific torture on fur farms, including being skinned alive. Am not allowed to sent you a link on here, but if you care in the slightest, take the time to Google Chinese fur farms. I guarantee if you have the slightest feelings of humanity and decency, you will never even mention that you own any real fur items ever again. Your mother lived at a time when people didnt know about he cruelty of the product, but no one in modern times can claim that excuse.
Admin
fica
22 August 12, 3:40pm
Pattie….a video that is many years old that may or may not have been staged and took place in one particular place at one specific time is certainly not indicative of the practices of the fur inudstry. The industry is highly regulated throughout the world. Further, it is interesting to note that when the fur industry asked for further information on this alleged incident so that we could conduct an investigation we were denied. Finally, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand how unrealistic the concept of skinning an animal alive for its fur is. As the animal moves the fur would be damaged and cut, making it worthless. And the handler risks getting scratched and bitten. We respect your choice not to wear fur, or leather, or eat meat. But we do encourage you to seek the truth rather than to make allegations about things you clerarly know nothing about.
Admin
Feruza
18 March 11, 8:03pm
I’m interested with FICA , please inform me about next exibition of FICA.
Admin
Kathy Kerr-Carpenter
01 September 11, 6:55pm
The dates listed in your website and on your entry forms are 2010
is this competition happening in 2011??
Admin
fica
23 August 12, 11:49am
Hi Kathy
Our 2013 Fur Design Competition is coming up. I have sent you all of the details. Please feel free to enter.
Admin
Janice
14 September 11, 6:02am
Hello,
I am currently filling out the paperwork concerning the IFTF International fur design competition, and the entry form has confused me in the last section where it states: Confirmation that garment is available for shipping 15 Feb 2011. Would I have to fill in the box with a signature? Or state: Yes? Please let me know how I could go about filling out that box in order to complete the form, thank you.
Janice Lee
Admin
fica
23 August 12, 11:48am
Hi Janice
Our 2013 Fur Design Competition is coming up. I have sent you all of the details. Please feel free to enter.
Admin
Andy
17 November 11, 5:25pm
This was a very interesting and informative read. My wife and I enjoy leather and fur very much and will always remain wearing it but this answered several questions that were lurking in my head.
MY WIFE HAS A SHORT NATURAL SPOTTED CAT JACKET TRIMMED IN MINK.
HOW CAN I GET AN ESTIMATE OF ITS VALUE?
THANK YOU
Admin
fica
22 August 12, 3:47pm
Check out our retail locator here and pay your local retailer a visit. They will be glad to give you an estimate.
Admin
Kristyn
06 January 12, 3:10am
….. And it doesnt just take 1 animal to get just one coat it takes A LOT of animals for that 1 cote that may look pretty but eventually you will grow out of it like everything else in your wardrobe. Animals are ALIVE. They deserve to be treated with RESPECT. Visit PETA’s website and maybe you can learn something from them! thanks!
Admin
fica
22 August 12, 3:52pm
Kristyn….thanks for your comment. First, you might want to check your spelling aptitude. I believe the word is COAT. More importantly, we agree….if you want to learn more about peta go to http://www.petakillsanimals.com.
Admin
Corey
14 March 12, 8:28pm
There sure is a lot of fur on this website.. Interesting how you neglected to show the animals it once belonged to.
Admin
fica
22 August 12, 3:41pm
We are a website about fur fashion so it is most appropriate that we show apparel and accessories. If you are looking for pictures of animals might we suggest a zoology website?
Admin
Emily
26 March 12, 11:21am
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.
Admin
fica
22 August 12, 3:34pm
Thanks for sharing!
Admin
Emma
25 May 12, 3:14pm
Great designs!
Admin
fica
22 August 12, 3:33pm
Thanks! Keep checking in! And for other great fur sites check out http://www.furinsider.com and The Fur Insider facebook page.
Admin
kerry dika
31 May 12, 7:56am
This organization is pathetic! To take the life of an animal for any reason is morally wrong! Animals don’t want to die just like humans don’t! If you really want to donate your fur, donate it to an organization that utilizes it for orphaned baby animals due to trapping.
Admin
fica
22 August 12, 3:45pm
We certainly respect your opinion. However many, in fact the great majority, do elect to wear leather, silk or fur, eat meat and support animal testing for medical purposes. Moreover, the majority also support freedom of choice. So, while we respect your choice not to wear fur, we ask that you support the choice of others to do as they choose. After all, the concept of moral superiority throughout history has never led to anything positive….just wars and genocide.
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
Admin
fica
22 August 12, 3:33pm
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!
Admin
Johnna Bryant
22 July 12, 12:05am
I live in central California and have a silver fox fur jacket I would like to sell. Could you guide me to an outlet to do so? Thanks
Admin
fica
22 August 12, 3:29pm
The best recommendation is to check out our retail locator here and contact retailers nearest you. Good luck!
Admin
Misty
12 November 15, 7:33am
When you say refer to your retail locator, do you mean the “Where to Buy” section on the top of the page? Sorry. I just feel silly that I can’t find it.
Admin
FICA
07 December 15, 12:52pm
Yes…the “Where to Buy” section. Sorry for any confusion!
On the 2013IFTF ReMix International Fur Design Competition Categories and Entry Requirements, under the “Pimp my Coat” category, it states that a photograph of a vintage coat was attached as a design template. I did not receive the attached photograph. I was hoping you could send it to me. I have several students who are interested in that competition. Thanks.
Judy
Admin
fica
23 August 12, 11:04am
Hi there Judy
Thank you so much for your question and interest in this exciting fur design competition. It is really a fabulous opportunity for your students and your school in general. I have sent you an email with the requested information. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly with any further questions you may have.
best
Nicole Smith
(323)782-1700
Admin
CarolV
16 October 12, 10:47am
Hi, I’ve submitted my designs for both the Remix and the Pimp my coat competitions, but haven’t seen a list of the ones that were chosen. Did you contact the students already??
Thank you,
Carolina
Admin
fica
06 November 12, 12:00pm
Hi Carolina
Thanks for your entry. Check your email….I sent out the update today. You have been chosen as the US finalist for the PIMP MY Coat Category! Congrats
Admin
sharon miller
19 August 13, 9:50am
I recently inherited a fur coat from my mother, I am trying to find out if it is real or fake fur, there is not a tag in the coat. The only tag states “Clean by fur method do not brush, press or steam.”. I tried the locator for my area (within 100 miles) and did not get an answer. So I take there is not anyone within 100 miles for me to take the coat to and find out the value of the coat. I live in central S. C. Thank you for any advice.
Admin
Nicole Smith
01 April 15, 11:05am
You can go in our “Where to Buy” section and put in a zip code and see what member furriers come up in your area
Admin
Joanne
22 January 14, 6:25pm
Hello
I have two fur coat/jacket both which are vintage. I believe I have a Chinchilla ( I think) jacket a friend gave to me years ago. I also have a cheetah leopard coat which my mother bought in or about 1957 and would love to know how much these both are worth. The jacket only has an embroidery flowers on the inside lining and the coat is a Safari Fairmoor brand. Thank you for all your help and have a great week!
Admin
Nicole Smith
01 April 15, 11:04am
You can go in our “Where to Buy” section and put in a zip code and see what member furriers come up in your area
Admin
Phyllis
25 August 14, 5:58am
I have a vintage fur stole, found among my late Mothers things. How do I get it appraised? It is very old, it belonged to my Grandmother. It is in very good condition. There is no label inside just a design. I live in North East Florida. Thank you.
Admin
Nicole Smith
01 April 15, 11:00am
Hi Phyllis
You can go in our “Where to Buy” section and put in a zip code and see what member furriers come up in your area
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Linda Bernal
18 December 14, 3:00pm
I was recently given a golden textured mink fur coat, made in Germany, by one of my girlfriends. It was her aunt’s. It’s in beautiful condition, but it needs to be updated.
I need to locate a reputable furrier who can revamp the coat a bit. I am looking for someone in the Cherry Hill NJ area.
Admin
Nicole Smith
01 April 15, 10:58am
Hi Linda
You can go in our “Where to Buy” section and put in a zip code and see what member furriers come up in your area
Admin
Julia Stephenson
06 January 15, 7:11pm
I would like to know of any local furriers in my area of Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
Admin
Nicole Smith
01 April 15, 10:57am
Hi Julia
You can go in our “Where to Buy” section and put in a zip code and see what member furriers come up in your area
Admin
Julia Stephenson
06 January 15, 7:15pm
I am interested in training to be a furrier and looking for workshops/training. Any information about furrier training in the US is greatly appreciated.
Admin
Nicole Smith
01 April 15, 10:56am
Hi there Julia
If you are in the NYC area I suggest you contact one of our member partners Jonevon Furs and ask for John Petkanas (212) 714-0645. Let him know that FICA referred you.
best of luck!
Admin
Sandy
07 September 15, 8:38pm
I recently purchased two bobcat pelts at an archery festival in northern Pennsylvania (Denton Hill). I am looking for a furrier in my central NJ area that will make them into hats for me. So far I have had no luck. The pelts have the official state hunting registration on each. The pelts were not trapped; they were either shot via rifle or arrow.
Could someone please help me? I want to make sure that they have been properly “tanned” if you will and are ready for use. I have several fur hats and absolutely love them. There is nothing warmer, especially when traveling in NH, VT, and ME.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. I don’t feel I am experienced enough to try and sew them myself. That would be like dishonoring the animal.
Admin
FICA
07 December 15, 12:57pm
Hi Sandy! Sorry for the delayed response. As a first step, please click on our “Where to Buy” page and find the fur retailer nearest you. If you need further assistance please do not hesitate to reach out.
Admin
sandy landi
09 October 15, 11:07am
thought your site would help me sell my Silver Fox New could you please advise me Thank you
Admin
FICA
07 December 15, 12:55pm
Hi Sandy! Thanks for visiting our site. So sorry for the delayed response…we have been having some technical glitches. As a first suggestion, go to our “Where to Buy” page to find the member retailer nearest to you. The market for vintage furs has been growing in recent years and fur retailers are looking for vintage furs in good condition. If you need further assistance please do not hesitate to reach out. We do have several members that have recently initiated online sites for vintage furs and I can direct you to them.
Admin
diane
15 November 15, 8:09am
I have long fur lined leather I bought at Bloomindales in 1987. As you probably can imagine it has the big padded shoulders. Where can I find someone to update it in the DC/VA area?
Admin
FICA
07 December 15, 12:51pm
So sorry for the delayed reply. Please go to the retail locator here and plug in your city or zip code for the retailer nearest you.
Admin
FICA
07 December 15, 12:53pm
To clarify…our retail locator is our “Where to Buy” page.
I recently inherited a fur jacket and a fur stole. I would like information on FICA’s charity program and where I might be able to donate these furs. I live in Rockville, Maryland
I have some fur collars in very good condition that my mother left me when she recently passed away. I understand you have a charity that takes donations where proceeds go to the Susan B Komen Cancer Foundation? I’d like to find out more information on this.
Please email me with any details. Thank you very much.
Did U know that animals suffer horrific torture on fur farms, including being skinned alive. Am not allowed to sent you a link on here, but if you care in the slightest, take the time to Google Chinese fur farms. I guarantee if you have the slightest feelings of humanity and decency, you will never even mention that you own any real fur items ever again. Your mother lived at a time when people didnt know about he cruelty of the product, but no one in modern times can claim that excuse.
Pattie….a video that is many years old that may or may not have been staged and took place in one particular place at one specific time is certainly not indicative of the practices of the fur inudstry. The industry is highly regulated throughout the world. Further, it is interesting to note that when the fur industry asked for further information on this alleged incident so that we could conduct an investigation we were denied. Finally, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand how unrealistic the concept of skinning an animal alive for its fur is. As the animal moves the fur would be damaged and cut, making it worthless. And the handler risks getting scratched and bitten. We respect your choice not to wear fur, or leather, or eat meat. But we do encourage you to seek the truth rather than to make allegations about things you clerarly know nothing about.
I’m interested with FICA , please inform me about next exibition of FICA.
The dates listed in your website and on your entry forms are 2010
is this competition happening in 2011??
Hi Kathy
Our 2013 Fur Design Competition is coming up. I have sent you all of the details. Please feel free to enter.
Hello,
I am currently filling out the paperwork concerning the IFTF International fur design competition, and the entry form has confused me in the last section where it states: Confirmation that garment is available for shipping 15 Feb 2011. Would I have to fill in the box with a signature? Or state: Yes? Please let me know how I could go about filling out that box in order to complete the form, thank you.
Janice Lee
Hi Janice
Our 2013 Fur Design Competition is coming up. I have sent you all of the details. Please feel free to enter.
This was a very interesting and informative read. My wife and I enjoy leather and fur very much and will always remain wearing it but this answered several questions that were lurking in my head.
Thank you !
Andy
Thanks for your comment! For more on fur go to http://www.furinsider.com
MY WIFE HAS A SHORT NATURAL SPOTTED CAT JACKET TRIMMED IN MINK.
HOW CAN I GET AN ESTIMATE OF ITS VALUE?
THANK YOU
Check out our retail locator here and pay your local retailer a visit. They will be glad to give you an estimate.
….. And it doesnt just take 1 animal to get just one coat it takes A LOT of animals for that 1 cote that may look pretty but eventually you will grow out of it like everything else in your wardrobe. Animals are ALIVE. They deserve to be treated with RESPECT. Visit PETA’s website and maybe you can learn something from them! thanks!
Kristyn….thanks for your comment. First, you might want to check your spelling aptitude. I believe the word is COAT. More importantly, we agree….if you want to learn more about peta go to http://www.petakillsanimals.com.
There sure is a lot of fur on this website.. Interesting how you neglected to show the animals it once belonged to.
We are a website about fur fashion so it is most appropriate that we show apparel and accessories. If you are looking for pictures of animals might we suggest a zoology website?
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.
Thanks for sharing!
Great designs!
Thanks! Keep checking in! And for other great fur sites check out http://www.furinsider.com and The Fur Insider facebook page.
This organization is pathetic! To take the life of an animal for any reason is morally wrong! Animals don’t want to die just like humans don’t! If you really want to donate your fur, donate it to an organization that utilizes it for orphaned baby animals due to trapping.
We certainly respect your opinion. However many, in fact the great majority, do elect to wear leather, silk or fur, eat meat and support animal testing for medical purposes. Moreover, the majority also support freedom of choice. So, while we respect your choice not to wear fur, we ask that you support the choice of others to do as they choose. After all, the concept of moral superiority throughout history has never led to anything positive….just wars and genocide.
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!
I live in central California and have a silver fox fur jacket I would like to sell. Could you guide me to an outlet to do so? Thanks
The best recommendation is to check out our retail locator here and contact retailers nearest you. Good luck!
When you say refer to your retail locator, do you mean the “Where to Buy” section on the top of the page? Sorry. I just feel silly that I can’t find it.
Yes…the “Where to Buy” section. Sorry for any confusion!
On the 2013IFTF ReMix International Fur Design Competition Categories and Entry Requirements, under the “Pimp my Coat” category, it states that a photograph of a vintage coat was attached as a design template. I did not receive the attached photograph. I was hoping you could send it to me. I have several students who are interested in that competition. Thanks.
Judy
Hi there Judy
Thank you so much for your question and interest in this exciting fur design competition. It is really a fabulous opportunity for your students and your school in general. I have sent you an email with the requested information. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly with any further questions you may have.
best
Nicole Smith
(323)782-1700
Hi, I’ve submitted my designs for both the Remix and the Pimp my coat competitions, but haven’t seen a list of the ones that were chosen. Did you contact the students already??
Thank you,
Carolina
Hi Carolina
Thanks for your entry. Check your email….I sent out the update today. You have been chosen as the US finalist for the PIMP MY Coat Category! Congrats
I recently inherited a fur coat from my mother, I am trying to find out if it is real or fake fur, there is not a tag in the coat. The only tag states “Clean by fur method do not brush, press or steam.”. I tried the locator for my area (within 100 miles) and did not get an answer. So I take there is not anyone within 100 miles for me to take the coat to and find out the value of the coat. I live in central S. C. Thank you for any advice.
You can go in our “Where to Buy” section and put in a zip code and see what member furriers come up in your area
Hello
I have two fur coat/jacket both which are vintage. I believe I have a Chinchilla ( I think) jacket a friend gave to me years ago. I also have a cheetah leopard coat which my mother bought in or about 1957 and would love to know how much these both are worth. The jacket only has an embroidery flowers on the inside lining and the coat is a Safari Fairmoor brand. Thank you for all your help and have a great week!
You can go in our “Where to Buy” section and put in a zip code and see what member furriers come up in your area
I have a vintage fur stole, found among my late Mothers things. How do I get it appraised? It is very old, it belonged to my Grandmother. It is in very good condition. There is no label inside just a design. I live in North East Florida. Thank you.
Hi Phyllis
You can go in our “Where to Buy” section and put in a zip code and see what member furriers come up in your area
Hello I am so excited I found your weblog, I really found you by error, while I was searching on Digg for something else,
Anyways I am here now and would just like to say many thanks for a remarkable post and a
all round enjoyable blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time
to browse it all at the minute but I have bookmarked it and also added your RSS
feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read much more, Please do keep
up the awesome work.
I was recently given a golden textured mink fur coat, made in Germany, by one of my girlfriends. It was her aunt’s. It’s in beautiful condition, but it needs to be updated.
I need to locate a reputable furrier who can revamp the coat a bit. I am looking for someone in the Cherry Hill NJ area.
Hi Linda
You can go in our “Where to Buy” section and put in a zip code and see what member furriers come up in your area
I would like to know of any local furriers in my area of Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
Hi Julia
You can go in our “Where to Buy” section and put in a zip code and see what member furriers come up in your area
I am interested in training to be a furrier and looking for workshops/training. Any information about furrier training in the US is greatly appreciated.
Hi there Julia
If you are in the NYC area I suggest you contact one of our member partners Jonevon Furs and ask for John Petkanas (212) 714-0645. Let him know that FICA referred you.
best of luck!
I recently purchased two bobcat pelts at an archery festival in northern Pennsylvania (Denton Hill). I am looking for a furrier in my central NJ area that will make them into hats for me. So far I have had no luck. The pelts have the official state hunting registration on each. The pelts were not trapped; they were either shot via rifle or arrow.
Could someone please help me? I want to make sure that they have been properly “tanned” if you will and are ready for use. I have several fur hats and absolutely love them. There is nothing warmer, especially when traveling in NH, VT, and ME.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. I don’t feel I am experienced enough to try and sew them myself. That would be like dishonoring the animal.
Hi Sandy! Sorry for the delayed response. As a first step, please click on our “Where to Buy” page and find the fur retailer nearest you. If you need further assistance please do not hesitate to reach out.
thought your site would help me sell my Silver Fox New could you please advise me Thank you
Hi Sandy! Thanks for visiting our site. So sorry for the delayed response…we have been having some technical glitches. As a first suggestion, go to our “Where to Buy” page to find the member retailer nearest to you. The market for vintage furs has been growing in recent years and fur retailers are looking for vintage furs in good condition. If you need further assistance please do not hesitate to reach out. We do have several members that have recently initiated online sites for vintage furs and I can direct you to them.
I have long fur lined leather I bought at Bloomindales in 1987. As you probably can imagine it has the big padded shoulders. Where can I find someone to update it in the DC/VA area?
So sorry for the delayed reply. Please go to the retail locator here and plug in your city or zip code for the retailer nearest you.
To clarify…our retail locator is our “Where to Buy” page.
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