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ribeye100 · « **on:** November 03, 2011, 22:19:12 PM »

Hi all.

Jackie & I are moving out to Calis at the end of November and we are in a bit of a predicament.

My mother died some years ago and left a whole load of goods including about 12 real fur coats, these were purchased some 20-25 or more years ago by my father and since my mothers death have been stored by us in the garage. they are all in good condition and when purchased cost the old chap a stupid amount of money, bless him.

My question is? what are the feelings about these in Turkey? does anyone know? I am willing to include these in our removal container if they are of use as a donation to the people in the earthquake ares of Turkey as I know they are looking for warm clothes, or as a donation to one of various charities linked on CBF, I have heard that in America fur coats are used to make homeless animals feel more at home by using them as bedding? if these are of any use to anyone please let me know. but I don't want to bring them if they will be snubbed as they are in the UK.

If anyone has any ideas please let me know as we are flying out around 25th November. I hope this post hasn't offended anyone.

Mark

Julesp · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2011, 22:44:35 PM »

Sorry, But Id bin them personally, times have changed and a fur coat is not the status symbol it used to be. I dont know about using them for the comfort of other animals, but I wouldnt want mine sleeping on dead pelts

Jacqui Harvey · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2011, 22:48:43 PM »

There is still a market for old fur coats in lots of countries including America where the woman wear them without problem. They are sold freely in lots of shops. They are also popular in Italy, Poland and Russian. I sold a fur coat I got in a house clearance, it was about 40 years old and I sold it to an Italian woman. I know it's no longer P.C. to wear fur, but if the coats are old they might as well be used. I personally would not wear real fur, but that's just my opinion. I value for the local charity shop and any fur coats donated are bought by the Russians and Poles who live locally. Lots of Charities will take fur coats and can sell them. It may be difficult to import fur into certain countries as some fur needs an import license, so it would be best to check if you can do it. I would think there would be no problem with fur coats in Turkey as most of the Turkish people do not feel the same as we do about animals.

ribeye100 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2011, 22:50:16 PM »

quote:
Originally posted by Julesp

Id bin them

yes maybe but if they could help someone why not put them to use

Julesp · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2011, 22:54:06 PM »

Just asked the Turkish half and he says that same as most places in the world , unfortunately, Turks see wearing fur as a sign of wealth:( So they would sell over here $:-\$

Jacqui Harvey · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2011, 23:00:26 PM »

Jules Fur Coats are unfortunately back in fashion and lots of the big Design Houses are now selling them again. They are status symbols in many countries. If you think they are not longer status symbols take a look at the American market where they sell like hot cakes. When we were in N.Y. last Christmas I was amazed at the number of women in real fur and amazed at all the shops that sold them. Take a look at the price of the minks on this website in the States
http://www.webfurs.com/index.shtml?gclid=CMvs3uTHm6wCFYEZ4QodOzpc_Q
There is now a big secondary market for real fur coats.
I cannot see any Yank giving away a fur coat for an animal to sleep on when they can get upwards $1,000 for a secondhand mink:(

Scunner · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2011, 23:04:41 PM »

Rather than transport them to Turkey is there any possibility of selling them to rich American idiots on Ebay and donating the money?

ribeye100 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2011, 23:05:23 PM »

quote:
Originally posted by Julesp

Just asked the Turkish half and he says that same as most places in the world , unfortunately, Turks see wearing fur as a sign of wealth:( So they would sell over here $:-\$

Jackie and I are of the same thought as most, we are not in favour of them and Jackie would never wear one, and even though I am an ex butcher feel the same ( not only would I never wear one but am not keen :-)) but these were purchased so many years ago the issues and thoughts of this subject was possibly different at the time.

It maybe that these will be thrown away but my offer is that if they can help someone, if that be a charity or earthquake survivor and I can bring them with us legally then the offer is there.

Julesp · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2011, 23:09:57 PM »

Yes sell the on Ebay and donate the money.

Jacqui These people are sick

Highlander · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2011, 23:10:15 PM »

Jacqui - what has the American market got to do with anything:(. ribeye100 is in the UK and is talking about take the coats to Turkey.

My view, the coats are what they are. If they can be used by a good cause free of charge then take them.

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