Oh my they are both gorgeous! I wouldn't know which one to pick either. Coin toss!
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Oh my they are both gorgeous! I wouldn't know which one to pick either. Coin toss!
Yep A1 ahole
Yes, they do look massive. I think the model is small framed, petite & thin. I am not. I'm tall at 5' 10" & no longer skinny as a rail. I also have broad shoulders. I have to look at measurements closely to make sure there will be enough room in the bust, shoulders, & sleeves for a comfortable fit. I like the length...not too long but still covers my butt. The fur looks to be very thick & plush which also looks massive on the model. I love the color of the first one but I worry it may be too small. Bust measurement will fit but doesn't give much room. The fur is stated to be in good condition. They had another one that was not as bright but a bit larger in the bust. Unfortunately, it sold last night. The silver fox is a little larger in the bust & the fur is stated in excellent condition. I have wanted a silver fox coat for a long time but I also want a Golden Isle coat as well. It's been challenging to find a coat with measurements that will fit my odd ball body shape.
Yes, that's my dilemma. If I could afford to buy both, I would, but I have some other obligations that come first before a fur coat. The pelts on both coats look very thick & neither one of them are super"deal" priced. I would rather have some wiggle room in the fit just for comfort. So...I will be putting a lot of thought into this. I have wanted a silver fox coat for years but the golden fox is so beautiful....I'm having all kinds of conversations in my head.
Yes she tricked me, she started to break down on how she has no money and she's afraid i will do a full chargeback and her hubby is dying....you know how the song goes. So just to get it done with I agreed to the 100 measly bucks
She did says she would pay shipping there and back though but I don't trust her. She would probably say the coat got lost, who knows.
If it's not fixable she said she would take it back for a full refund, or take it back now regardless. The hassle of getting a coat made for me seems more work than getting this one fixed, and for a whole lot more.
I want a replica of this one
This seller sounds like she need to be on medication. All her stories are just that....stories that have nothing to do with you. It's just unnecessary drama!! Hell....the BS drama stories alone would make me send the coat back. I know you love the coat so I really do hope & pray the coat is repairable for a reasonable price!
Yes, it would be expensive but you could probably have a coat custom made for you for probably less than the price of any of Gucci, Fendi, or Dior furs. It would be time consuming but you would wind up with a coat made just for you. Just a thought.
Oh my they are both gorgeous! I wouldn't know which one to pick either. Coin toss!
Yes, coin toss is right. I wish I could buy both but that's just not in the cards right now. I've got some serious thinking to do.
What a gorgeous fur! Restricter is right. Open an ebay case and if you need help ask BeenBurned in the ebay forum. She is massively great!
Restricter is also correct that you should check out the inside of the fur, all the seams and stress points very carefully to see if other repairs are needed and gauge the condition of the pelts.
I have no idea how much fur repairs cost, but I repair and alter furs for the little old ladies in my family
and repairing tears and busted seams in a fur is incredibly easy. Pelts don't have give like fabric does, and you don't have to finish the seams, so sewing them is quick and easy. I wouldn't pay more than $50 tops for a repair of the tear in the photo, and only that much if they add some sort of hand-stitched reinforcement to the area. And yeah it can be easily repaired. If the area can be easily accessed with a sewing machine (i.e., you don't have to rip out lining to get to the underside) you're looking at a ten-minute repair.I suspect cleaning would be a much bigger expense. When I've taken in leather jackets the cleaning estimates have always been crazy high. Can't imagine what a fur would be. I think some furriers will remove the coat's lining and clean that separately which would add a lot to the cost.
Please keep us informed about what happens and what you decide. That coat is heavenly!
Ah. At 5’10 you could pull it off then. The silver fox might be more versatile too. I seem to always grab for my darker furs I wear black and gray a lot in winter. Good luck! What fun to choose!
What a gorgeous fur! Restricter is right. Open an ebay case and if you need help ask BeenBurned in the ebay forum. She is massively great!
Restricter is also correct that you should check out the inside of the fur, all the seams and stress points very carefully to see if other repairs are needed and gauge the condition of the pelts.
I have no idea how much fur repairs cost, but I repair and alter furs for the little old ladies in my family
I suspect cleaning would be a much bigger expense. When I've taken in leather jackets the cleaning estimates have always been crazy high. Can't imagine what a fur would be. I think some furriers will remove the coat's lining and clean that separately which would add a lot to the cost.
Please keep us informed about what happens and what you decide. That coat is heavenly!
So cool you can repair furs! Cleaning is not terribly expensive. Most on here do it every year. I clean mine every other. I can’t remember what it costs but definitely something under $100. Although I’m sure in big city like nyc it’s more. I have to look to see what I pay but I know it’s not much. I store 4 coats and clean 2 every year.
Back from NM. They took it and it is on it's way to the fur workroom. They will call either tomorrow or Wednesday with an estimate.
They said they will thoroughly look it over, and I said I want it cleaned too and possibly brightened if they do that ( I read that somewhere that's what gave me the idea )
Oh it looked gorgeous hanging there in NM. With the bright lights on it I got to see some wear on the bottom, it looked like it got stuck in a car door a few times. That wont bother me though. I just want that hole fixed
The fur manager had trouble even finding the rip, it was buried so deep in the fur. She pinned the area so they can re-find it...I cringed when I saw the pin go in.
She asked how old it was, I was like hmm around 10, lol I didn't want to say I got it on ebay. I wonder if they will notice the monogram doesn't match my initials
I just hope I don't get a nightmare phone call like "sorry the coat is a mess and should be thrown out" OMG I will die
They said they will thoroughly look it over, and I said I want it cleaned too and possibly brightened if they do that ( I read that somewhere that's what gave me the idea )
Oh it looked gorgeous hanging there in NM. With the bright lights on it I got to see some wear on the bottom, it looked like it got stuck in a car door a few times. That wont bother me though. I just want that hole fixed
The fur manager had trouble even finding the rip, it was buried so deep in the fur. She pinned the area so they can re-find it...I cringed when I saw the pin go in.
She asked how old it was, I was like hmm around 10, lol I didn't want to say I got it on ebay. I wonder if they will notice the monogram doesn't match my initials
I just hope I don't get a nightmare phone call like "sorry the coat is a mess and should be thrown out" OMG I will die
Back from NM. They took it and it is on it's way to the fur workroom. They will call either tomorrow or Wednesday with an estimate.
They said they will thoroughly look it over, and I said I want it cleaned too and possibly brightened if they do that ( I read that somewhere that's what gave me the idea )
Oh it looked gorgeous hanging there in NM. With the bright lights on it I got to see some wear on the bottom, it looked like it got stuck in a car door a few times. That wont bother me though. I just want that hole fixed
The fur manager had trouble even finding the rip, it was buried so deep in the fur. She pinned the area so they can re-find it...I cringed when I saw the pin go in.
She asked how old it was, I was like hmm around 10, lol I didn't want to say I got it on ebay. I wonder if they will notice the monogram doesn't match my initials
I just hope I don't get a nightmare phone call like "sorry the coat is a mess and should be thrown out" OMG I will die
Glad to hear their taking it in & are going to inspect it thoroughly! I got my fingers crossed that you'll hear good news!! If they ask about the monogram, just tell them it's the name of the relative who gave it to you.
It's really none of their business where you got the coat.Has anyone read this....
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/18/norway-set-become-first-nordic-country-ban-fur-farming/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/18/norway-set-become-first-nordic-country-ban-fur-farming/
Glad to hear their taking it in & are going to inspect it thoroughly! I got my fingers crossed that you'll hear good news!! If they ask about the monogram, just tell them it's the name of the relative who gave it to you.
I hope so, I mean it looked ok otherwise. It wasn't crispy or anything, and there was very minimal shedding. It sheds less than my brand new foxes, so hopefully that's a good sign?
Ya know with all the fuss I forgot to even look at the monogram, now I'm curious
OMG no! What the heck is going on, fur finally makes a come back and now all of a sudden all these companies decided to go fur free. Unbelievable!!
Better stock up now!!
Did you decide which one of those foxes you are getting? Try for both, maybe they can give you a discount on two!
They can't ban people from wearing fur can they?
I doubt it. To ban people from wearing fur, it would have to be made illegal. If this continues down this vein, we'll be getting furs from China or Russia. I don't think Canada has ban fur farms yet.
I would love to get both but that's not in the cards right now. I may have to put it on the back burner for now since we just had something come up with our 21 yr old son.
While I love the golden one, I'm kinda leaning toward the silver fox because it's bust measurement is a couple of inches larger & the fur is stated to be in excellent condition while the golden fur is stated to be in good condition. I'll just have to wait & see.Good grief. This is insane. I thought fur was kinda part of their culture. I definitely feel like fur is making a come back here in the US.