Shy_Fur_Guy Posted November 9 Share Posted November 9 I have always wanted to score a Raccoon coat and found one in good condition for $110. Did I get a good deal or should I have passed? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxFurStory_35 Posted November 9 Share Posted November 9 That is an amazing deal if the cost is in good condition like you said. However the price being that low, makes it sound too good to be true. Ask lots of questions to the seller. Ask to see many pictures. Good luck hope it works out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev86 Posted November 10 Share Posted November 10 (edited) Honestly this is a great deal, the coat in good condition and the inside don't have dommage... ask the seller for pictures inside/outside. I hope for you the coat are fine and you enjoy it... Edited November 10 by kev86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy_Fur_Guy Posted November 10 Author Share Posted November 10 There is a small tear in the liner, according to the seller, but other than that, it seems in very good condition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furloverF Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 It is not finn raccoon. I think that the coat is made of pieces coyote fur. I think you should better look further for a real finn raccoon or a coyote coat made of big pelts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furloverF Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 Example: https://www.shopifur.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brown-Finn-Raccoon-Coat-with-Rever-Collar-04846.jpg Another: https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1688637008/luxe-volledige-huid-finn-wasbeerbont?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=finn+raccoon+coat&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&ret=1&local_signal_search=1&content_source=f3fe6a372cca75c211affba11a0b70d7bdfae983%3A1688637008&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1 Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev86 Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 I agree, this is not a Finn raccoon. I think this coat made with coyote fur and look like not high quality honestly... Good luck... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy_Fur_Guy Posted November 12 Author Share Posted November 12 I bought it anyway. $110 isn't terrible. If it's coyote, that's okay. I always wanted a coyote garment. Even if the quality isn't great, it was worth the risk, in my opinion. We'll see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy_Fur_Guy Posted November 19 Author Share Posted November 19 OK. It arrived a few days ago. It feels okay, though not as soft as the pictures made it look. It fits well and doesn't seem to be shedding. I think I look pretty awesome in it. I will share a selfie here once I get the unruly mess I call my hair cut. I made an appointment to drop it off at a local furrier to be checked over and have a few minor issues taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy_Fur_Guy Posted November 19 Author Share Posted November 19 OK. It arrived a few days ago. It feels okay, though not as soft as the pictures made it look. It fits well and doesn't seem to be shedding. I think I look pretty awesome in it. I will share a selfie here once I get the unruly mess I call my hair cut. I made an appointment to drop it off at a local furrier to be checked over and have a few minor issues taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy_Fur_Guy Posted November 22 Author Share Posted November 22 (edited) *Update* I took it to my local furrier. He brushed it and examined it for about 5 minutes. Furrier: You gambled. Me: And? Furrier: You lost. Basically, he said it was stitched together with leftover pelts pieces and was done by someone who didn't really know what they were doing. Then he had me try on a hooded coyote bomber (which I fell in love with until he said it was $1800). He also had me try on a Rex Bomber and honestly, you can tell the quality difference between what I brought in and what they had in stock. It was my first experience walking into a furrier and they couldn't have been more welcoming. So, long story short: it's going to be recycled or turned into a craft project. Live and learn. Edited November 22 by Shy_Fur_Guy Attached previous post accidentally 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastfur Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 My heart goes out to you. Being online is always s game of chance. Have bought one o two howlers in my time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnwhist Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 3 hours ago, coastfur said: My heart goes out to you. Being online is always s game of chance. Have bought one o two howlers in my time. I agree and especially if there isn’t a label associated with the cost. And thats the reason why there are brands in this industry that we can faith in and should be willing to pay a premium (within reason) for craftsmanship we can trust. Retailer labels such as Koslows or Flemington Furs you know there’s a standard they want to uphold. Ben Kahn, Blackglama on the supplier side… and I know I’m skipping a gazillion more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy_Fur_Guy Posted November 25 Author Share Posted November 25 (edited) Well, there is a bright side to all this. I got a 50% refund from ebay on the dud. Also, when I mentioned what my furrier said and how much I loved both the coyote and rex bombers to my wife, she shrugged and said, "I'll help you save for the one you want." Edited November 26 by Shy_Fur_Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozfurlova Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 On 11/25/2024 at 8:37 PM, Shy_Fur_Guy said: Well, there is a bright side to all this. I got a 50% refund from ebay on the dud. Also, when I mentioned what my furrier said and how much I loved both the coyote and rex bombers to my wife, she shrugged and said, "I'll help you save for the one you want." "Behind every dark cloud is a silver lining" - looks like you've made lemonade from the lemons, nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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