2006-08-08 23:11:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Looking at completed sales on ebay.com, I'd conclude:
1) fur coats aren't as popular as they were in the 1920s, and/or
2) not a lot of people spend a lot of money on fur coats in the summer.
Seal fur coats went for $20 and $50. There were more sales of other species, including beaver (which is a softer fur) at $30 to $180.
So the markets I can think are:
On ebay, preferrable in the winter, maybe in time for the holidays. Then maybe, if someone wants that size and style, you get $100 or so.
In a consignment shop, especially one that has funky or retro fashions, since fur is not as mainstream as it once was.
Or to a store/factory that stitches their own coats and could rework the skins in to their own styles.
Depending on storage conditions, age and insect damage, seal fur can become pretty loose and shed the fur hairs. Then it would be worth very little.
Don't ship to Europe without checking carefully first. I know importation of ivory from marine mammals is prohibited, even if carved by comtemporary native peoples.
2006-08-10 13:37:13 · answer #1 · answered by David in Kenai 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the condition of the coat. Take it to a fur store and ask. The better condition and the longer length the more it's worth.
Fur is bad, I hope you didn't buy this yourself.
2006-08-09 09:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I certainly hope you did not buy this!! Sell the coat and donate the money to a charitable organization for animal cruelty.
2006-08-09 09:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by verry_cherry_chica 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quite a bit to the seal.
2006-08-09 06:16:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor seal but yeh dunno how much it'd be worth
2006-08-09 06:28:00 · answer #5 · answered by Mousey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋