Factors to Consider When Buying Pre-owned Furs

With the high price of new fur coats, buying pre-owned furs can be a more affordable option. While fur coats can last for a very long time if they are well taken care of, care should still be exercised when buying pre-owned furs to ensure that you don’t end up spending too much money on a product that might not match your monetary investment.

When buying a used fur coat, the following tips will ensure that you'll obtain a quality product:

• Give the fur a good petting. Check to make sure that the fur is not sticky or matted. If you’ve ever sold a fur coat in the past, you might have noticed the furrier do this. It’s a really good way to get a quick overview of the fur's quality.
• It should really go without saying to ensure that the fur you are buying doesn’t have any holes in it. The most likely places to find holes are at the openings of the pockets, the underarms, and the tops of the shoulders.
• Rub the fur with fabric of a contrasting color. If tufts of fur come off, it should be easy to spot them against the fabric you've used. If a lot of hair comes off, the fur is in bad shape and should be avoided.