What to do with a fur coat?
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What to do with a fur coat?
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sell it on EBAY
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I would donate it to Peta, where they will put red paint on it, and us it in their anti fur campaigns!
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I agree, donate it to PETA.
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I know I could never wear it...
I agree with selling it or donating it
I agree with selling it or donating it
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There are TONS of places (I know of one on Merrick Avenue in Merrick) that can re-design it for you.. perhaps you can cut it nad have a matching muff and hat made with it?
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Posted by MarcellaBella
There are TONS of places (I know of one on Merrick Avenue in Merrick) that can re-design it for you.. perhaps you can cut it nad have a matching muff and hat made with it?
I totally agree with Marcella....you can do alot of things with it.
I have one that was given to me when my grandmother passed away. I don't often wear it - but would NEVER get rid of it....
Unfortunately, it's one of the only things I have of hers....
I can't imagine your MIL not being hurt if you told her you donated it - or better yet...sold it.
It's not that I don't understand why people posted what they did....I would never buy one myself...but out of sentimental reasons, I would never get rid of my grandmothers....
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Redesign it and wear it! It's a really nice gift! I always wanteed one but was also afraid that some overzealouse PETA member is going to pray paint it! ![]()
Perhaps you can only wear it on special occasions! Also, unless you take public transit every day, like I do, you shouldn't worry about spray paint!![]()
And I agree, for sentimental reasons I wouldn't get rid of it. If I gave someone a beautiful coat and she donated it or sold it on e-bay, I would be upset!![]()
Perhaps you can only wear it on special occasions! Also, unless you take public transit every day, like I do, you shouldn't worry about spray paint!
And I agree, for sentimental reasons I wouldn't get rid of it. If I gave someone a beautiful coat and she donated it or sold it on e-bay, I would be upset!
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sorry i got wrapped up in the fur part...and not the gift part...
my mother has a rabbit coat, but has not worn it in over 25 years...and I honestly don't know what I will do with it when she dies...
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my mother has a rabbit coat, but has not worn it in over 25 years...and I honestly don't know what I will do with it when she dies...
good luck
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Peter Duffy in NYC is where I have my fur cleaned and stored every summer. They are wonderful to work with. I would totally have your fur restyled into a 3/4 length or a jacket.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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I'm not into fur myself so I don't know where you should go to alter it. I just wanted to say that if you like it, don't be intimidated. Its a free country, wear your fur in good health. I'm not trying to start contriversy, just adding my 2 cents.
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I can't imagine your MIL not being hurt if you told her you donated it - or better yet...sold it.
I agree.
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Thanks for your help, Ladies. I should have clarified that giving it away or donating it wasn't an option. I don't have any problem wearing fur and would love to wear it, just maybe in a different style. AND, I know my MIL would be very hurt if I gave it away. It is something she saved up for for a long time when she was a little bit younger, and no longer fits her.
That was really my question, how/where to get it remade into a different style. Not really whether or not it was ethical or politically correct to wear it.
Marcella & Sage, good ideas. I am sort of by Merrick Ave., so maybe I will give some places a call.
Megan, I am going to look up Peter Duffy's now. Thanks!
That was really my question, how/where to get it remade into a different style. Not really whether or not it was ethical or politically correct to wear it.
Marcella & Sage, good ideas. I am sort of by Merrick Ave., so maybe I will give some places a call.
Megan, I am going to look up Peter Duffy's now. Thanks!
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I second Petter Duffy. He does great work. You really need to bring the coat in for a consult to determine how it can be restyled.
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sell it on EBAY
i agree
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I could NEVER sell it. It was a heartfelt gift from my mother in-law, and to me, that is just not right.
I cannot find any listings for Peter Duffy. Does anyone have his number? Thanks!![]()
I cannot find any listings for Peter Duffy. Does anyone have his number? Thanks!
