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.....

Obscene and passe is probably the reason there are so many people out there stuck with real fur jackets they cannot sell. Most people prefer to see the live animals in their natural environment rather than wear tiny pelts sewn together. It is a tragic waste of life, especially when you hear of those gaudy jackets being worn only a time or two by the recipient.

OK, now I'll step down from my soap box.

[jebartle]

If and I repeat IF you apply this to your life...Do you eat meat, chicken, pork, fish...NO leather jackets, shoes, purses and the list goes on....Trust me, the ONLY reason I have the furs, is NOT because I requested them, I inherited two of them with much protest, and was given one as a gift...Tell me duffy's mom and julie, do you live in a glass house, watch out for those rocks!

[jebartle]

bump

[hoseman]

Well said JE.

[Taj44]

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[Taj44]

Originally Posted by jebartle

If and I repeat IF you apply this to your life...Do you eat meat, chicken, pork, fish...NO leather jackets, shoes, purses and the list goes on....Trust me, the ONLY reason I have the furs, is NOT because I requested them, I inherited two of them with much protest, and was given one as a gift...Tell me duffy's mom and julie, do you live in a glass house, watch out for those rocks!

I agree

[duffysmom]

[another Linda]

Normally when I sense a kerfluffle on one of these threads I head the other way. I feel like the last thing I need from TV or TOTV is dissension.

That being said, I too want to ask that we back off jebartle. Sensibilities have certainly changed since we were younger and especially since our mothers' day. My French-Canadian MIL never thought there was anything wrong with owning a fur coat. If I had inherited her coat, would you have had me criticize her? How horrible and unfeeling!

[duffysmom]

Jebartle, please accept my apologies if you felt criticized by my note. As a younger woman I wore fur and never thought anything about it until later years and I became educated about the fur industry. I would hate to start the new year having caused discomfit in anyone especially someone who innocently asked a pertinent question about disposing of fur. It struck a nerve and I thoughtlessly responded. By the way, I'm writing this note while sitting in my glass lanai on the lookout for rocks. Happy New Year!!!

[jebartle]

Loved your note, apology accepted....You have a happy New Year also...
By the way, would you like to buy a fur....giggle....

Originally Posted by duffysmom

Jebartle, please accept my apologies if you felt criticized by my note. As a younger woman I wore fur and never thought anything about it until later years and I became educated about the fur industry. I would hate to start the new year having caused discomfit in anyone especially someone who innocently asked a pertinent question about disposing of fur. It struck a nerve and I thoughtlessly responded. Bye the way, I'm writing this note while sitting in my glass lanai on the lookout for rocks. Happy New Year!!!

[jebartle]

[BamaGirl]

From PETA website:

Donate Your Fur To PETA

Your old furs could save an animal's life—and gain you a tax deduction!

Now that winter is over, instead of putting that outdated fur back into storage or shoving it into the back of your closet for another year, why not make the compassionate choice to live a fur-free lifestyle? Your tax-deductible donation of unwanted fur coats and stoles helps with our educational displays and anti-fur "fashion shows" and provides bedding for needy animals.

Your unwanted furs may also help people in need. Because of the vast number of furs that we receive, we donate many of them to homeless people who can't afford to buy their own coats—the only people who have any excuse to wear fur. Every year, PETA holds a few "fur kitchens" at homeless shelters around the country, and we've even shipped hundreds of furs to help warm the women and children freezing in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Your donation will be tax deductible. Clean your closet—and clear your conscience—by simply mailing your unwanted furs to:

Attn.: Fur Campaign


PETA
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by jebartle

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

Threadflip - One of a kind Designer Bags, Indie Dresses, Vintage Jewelry and More! This is a link to an online high end consignment store, you might have a better chance of selling your furs through an outlet like this.