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Many people choose to sell their fur coats once they are outdated, no longer fit, or aren’t needed. To determine the value of a used fur coat, you should have it examine by a furrier. Storage conditions impact value, so the price cannot be accurately estimated simply by its age and original value. Once you know the value of your fur coat, you can take pictures of it and post a listing on the Internet to sell it online. Alternatively, you can sell your fur coat through a consignment shop.
Things You Should Know
- Bring your coat to a professional furrier to have it examined for quality, authenticity, and value. Each of these factors will determine how much to sell it for.
- List the coat on sites like eBay or Craigslist, with clear pictures and thorough descriptions.
- Bring your coat to a consignment shop to sell it to a brick-and-mortar store. Give them the examination certificate, and sign the consignment contract.
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1Locate professional furriers in your area. Find a professional furrier by looking in the phonebook or online. Call a few of the furriers in your area to see if they will examine your coat, and if you need an appointment to have them do so. [1] X Research source
- Choose a furrier who has training and experience, rather than an apprentice or someone who is new to the business.
- You may wish to have several furriers examine your coat and compare the values they provide.
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2Allow the professional furrier to examine your coat. Bring your coat into the shop and let the furrier examine it. This process can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or longer. Most furriers do not charge a fee for a fur appraisal, and the time spent is worth it so that you can resell your fur coat for the maximum value.Advertisement
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3Obtain an examination certificate. Once the furrier has completed the examination, have them give you an examination certificate or paperwork that states the value of the fur coat. Make sure the name of the furrier is listed, along with the address of their shop, the date, and the value of the coat, all printed on a company letterhead.
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1List important details about the fur coat. In your advertisement, note the type of fur the coat is made from, the size of the coat, and what the lining is made from. List the length and color of the fur coat as well. You should also note that your fur was examined by a furrier and provide the appraised value of the coat, as well as the asking price, if it is different. [2] X Research source
- You can use sites such as Craigslist , eBay , Cashforfurcoats.com, and Buymyfur.com.
- In order to sell your fur quickly, you might consider asking 10-20% less than what the coat was appraised for.
- Alternatively, look at the listing price of similar items on the site, and list your coat for 10% less than those items so your coat sells more quickly.
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2Take digital photos of your coat. Arrange your coat on a hanger or mannequin and take photos from the front and back, as well as from each side. Also take close-up photos of the fur as well as any damaged areas. Ensure you have bright lighting so potential buyers are able to see the plushness and texture of the fur coat. [3] X Research source
- Take photos of your fur coat against a solid background in a contrasting color. [4] X Research source
- Natural light is best for taking photos of furs, but you can also use bright fluorescent lighting if necessary. [5] X Research source
- Position your coat near a window for natural lighting, or place your coat at a 45-degree angle from the fluorescent light source. [6] X Research source
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3Upload your photos. Upload the photos of your fur coat online, and label them accordingly. Add details that let people know what they are looking at (e.g., “Front of Chocolate Brown Mink Fur Coat”). Be sure to upload several photos so potential buyers can get a feel for all aspects and angles of the coat. [7] X Research source
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4Provide your contact information. Give potential buyers a means to contact you, such as an email address or telephone number. Provide them with any other details they may need, such as if you are willing to pay for the shipping cost, or if they will be responsible for that.
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5Ship the coat to the buyer. If someone purchases your coat online, ensure you receive payment before shipping the item. Purchase shipping insurance in case the package gets lost or damaged.
- Choose a shipping container large enough for the fur coat to lay flat, rather than folding it. [8] X Research source
- Wrap the coat in white, acid-free tissue or packing paper. [9] X Research source
- Send it Priority Mail Express (or a similar service, if using a private shipping company) so that it spends less time in extreme temperatures on trucks or planes.
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1Find consignment shops that sell furs. You can choose a local shop or an online consignment shop. Do an Internet search to find retailers that specialize in selling furs by consignment. If you can’t find a specialty shop, choose one that simply sells furs in addition to other items. [10] X Research source
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2Review the consignment contract. You will have to split the profits from the sale with the consignment shop, so review the policy and contract before agreeing to or signing anything.
- Choose the shop that has the best policy (such as offering cash rather than store credit), the most agreeable contract (perhaps one that will pay for you to ship the coat to them), and will give you the most money for your fur coat (e.g., a 70-30 split, rather than a 50-50 split).
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3Provide the shop with your coat and the examination certificate. You can either drop off the coat and certificate, or ship it to the company if it is not local. They will contact you when the sale has been made and provide you with payment for your item.
- When shipping fur, wrap it in white, acid-free tissue or packing paper. [11] X Research source
- Ensure your fur lays flat in the shipping container, rather than folding it. [12] X Research source
- Purchase shipping insurance in case the package gets damaged or lost en route.
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QuestionMy own name is embroidered inside the coat. How can I remove it?FlutasmoradasCommunity AnswerYou would recommend taking it to a seamstress/tailor shop and ask them to remove the embroidered stitches.
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QuestionIs there a name I should locate within my coat?Community AnswerThe tag of your coat may have the name of the designer or manufacturer on it.
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QuestionHow can I identify animal furs?FlutasmoradasCommunity AnswerIf you look online for images of animal fur, or find a store that specializes in selling fur clothing, they should have a guide for you that you can use to identify the fur. Most people would use the feel and the color, along with the thickness, to identify it.
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You can sell your fur coat online or in a shop in a few simple steps. To get the best price for your coat, get it appraised by a local furrier, who will value your coat and give you a certificate to prove it. You can sell your fur coat on resale websites like eBay, Craigslist, Cashforfurcoats.com, and Buymyfur.com for a small percentage of your profit. Take high quality photos of your coat so people can see what they’re buying, and write a description of it, including its size, color, and any imperfections. To sell your fur quickly, consider asking for 10-20% less than its appraised value. Alternatively, take your coat to a local shop. These will sell your coat for you in exchange for a share of the profit. Shop around and find the store that will give you the best share of your profit. For more tips, including how to package your fur coat when shipping it, read on!
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