[jebartle]

Needless to say, even with the cooler weather, furs are not necessary in Florida....Where do I go to sell?

[hoseman]

Or have them made into pillows for use all year long.

[jebartle]

Pillow????..Really is there some place you go to sell furs?

Originally Posted by hoseman

Or have them made into pillows for use all year long.

[BlueHeronFan]

Originally Posted by hoseman

Or have them made into pillows for use all year long.

I saw an article not to long ago about somebody who makes Teddy Bears out of old fur coats.

Just one of the examples. Do a google search on (fur coat teddy bears). Will surprise you.

http://www.teddybearsbykaren.com/

[JenAjd]

Was just at a high end resale shop in Ocala a couple of weeks ago. They had furs for sale there!
Can't remember the name of it...it was on the north side of that main drag that the mall is on and not far from the Paddock Mall. Hope this helps!

[jebartle]

Thanks, will check shop out.....One is a mink coat, have no idea what it is worth, 5 yrs in storage, such a waste, used maybe three times, beautiful coat but certainly do not need here in the sun-belt....Also beautiful white fox jacket and
beaver jacket....if interested PM me...thanks

Originally Posted by JenAjd

Was just at a high end resale shop in Ocala a couple of weeks ago. They had furs for sale there!
Can't remember the name of it...it was on the north side of that main drag that the mall is on and not far from the Paddock Mall. Hope this helps!

[under55]

Wife had a coyote parka and a vest that I had made for her from coyotes that I had shot back in Illinois 25 years ago. No one wants to give you what they are really worth so I took them to a seemstress and had a throw made out of them it looks great.

http://www.peta.org/donate/ways-to-s...rty-gifts.aspx

[jebartle]

consignment shop, they have had great success selling to snowbirds...If no calls may go that route!...Thanks for all your help....Sure seems a waste to store coats when use in Florida is highly unlikely! Any reasonable offer will not be refused.

[Mikitv]

I know what you mean about trying to sell them. I had mink jacket with wool sleeves that was originally a mink stole and a silver fox three quarter jacket. Once we moved to Tenn and Ark I wore them maybe 5 times in 14 years. Tried to sell them different times with no success. Finally gave them to niece and friend back in Mich. Can always try E-bay or Craig's list.

[raynan]

Tried to sell a silver fox jacket before we moved here and the consignment shops didn't even want it because they had so many that were not moving. People are into faux fur now in the northeast. I also tried craigslist and ebay.....only interest I had was from a guy who bought furs to line custom guitar cases and a woman who made bears. My neighbor had the same trouble with a mink and a beaver coat. I finally let it go for $25 to the guitar guy. Better than paying storage for something I probably wouldn't wear again. I like the idea about making it a throw.
Nancy

[duffysmom]

I tried not to respond to this thread but here goes. Wearing fur is obscene and passe. Today we have faux fur that doesn't involve torturing innocent animals. It amazes me that women think they look attractive with dead pelts on their bodies. Let the flaming begin.....

[another Linda]

eBay and Craig's list are good suggestions. You might also contact a northern consignment shop. One here in the Syracuse area is Skaneateles Fur Exchange. They don't have a website but you could google for a phone number. I understand they do a booming business. Might get a better price than you would in more southern climes.

[jebartle]

No flaming, I couldn't agree with you more BUT when it is a gift, that is given with the best intentions, it is really really hard to SLAM the gift giver! Especially when you love that gift giver with all your heart.... I have a faux fur also that I wear all the time now...Don't want you to egg me!!!

Originally Posted by duffysmom

I tried not to respond to this thread but here goes. Wearing fur is obscene and passe. Today we have faux fur that doesn't involve torturing innocent animals. It amazes me that women think they look attractive with dead pelts on their bodies. Let the flaming begin.....

[hoseman]

Originally Posted by jebartle

No flaming, I couldn't agree with you more BUT when it is a gift, that is given with the best intentions, it is really really hard to SLAM the gift giver! Especially when you love that gift giver with all your heart.... I have a faux fur also that I wear all the time now...Don't want you to egg me!!!

Pillows keeps said gift in the family plus allows usage that isn't controversial.