It is difficult to find a woman who, deep down, does not dream of a new fur coat. Moreover, the choice of different shapes and styles is simply huge. But they are not cheap, and therefore you have to make a profit by looking for opportunities to find cheaper options, learning about them from friends or through online forums. And most importantly, when is the best time to buy a fur coat cheaper?
Selection of fur coats
Fur salons
Shops selling fur coats are open all year round, and they should not operate at a loss all year round, so as not to go out of business. Therefore, out of season, they try to attract customers to their store with big discounts and various promotions. This is why it is better to buy a fur coat in a store in the summer season. True, when you try on a fur coat you like in a store, do not forget that you will most likely wear it not over a thin T-shirt, but at least over a jumper. So don't go wrong with the size.
Fur salon
When asked when it is cheaper to buy a fur coat, at the forum in 2016, most visitors agreed that the most economically advantageous option would be to buy in early spring. With a fairly large assortment, discounts in fur salons reach their maximum value. In the summer, the delivery of the new collection begins, and it is profitable to buy only models from last season.
Trying on fur coats
Pros and cons of seasonal sales
The main disadvantage of sales of fur products is the low chance of buying new models. In addition, it is not always possible to find the right size among the fur coats presented in stores. Of course, you can buy a fur coat that is several sizes larger, but this is not the best option, since alterations in a studio can be very expensive.
The advantages of sales are obvious - you get the opportunity to buy a fur coat made of natural fur at a reduced price, and you do not need to go to distant Turkey or Greece. You just need to choose a suitable store that offers quality fur coats and the “hottest” sales season.
Let's go to another country
Where can you buy mink coats cheaper? You can go abroad:
- The cheapest mink coats are those made in China. However, when buying them in a store, you overpay up to 50% due to the high cost of delivery and customs duties. You can order a fur coat through an online store directly from China, then it will be cheaper, but this is quite time-consuming and risky.
- The second purchase option would be Greece in the summer, when it is cheaper to buy a mink coat. In addition, in the summer you can combine this with a pleasant holiday on the seashore. It is better to buy them in the city of Kastoria, where the main tailoring factories are located, and goods are cheaper here. You don’t have to worry about the quality of the fur - it comes here from America and Canada.
- Another option would be to buy a mink coat in the UAE in the summer, when the flow of tourists to this country is greatly reduced due to the heat. Therefore, the main fur salons located in the tourist areas of Sharjah and Dubai offer buyers cheaper fur coats at very reasonable prices. So, if you are going to come here on vacation, you can combine business with pleasure.
Going on vacation for a fur coat
In pursuit of cheap offers, do not forget to pay attention to the quality of the fur, its finishing, and the absence of creases, so as not to waste your money.
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Sales all year round
Another way to save money and buy a natural fur coat made of beautiful, high-quality fur is to come to the sales store of SSUDA.RU partners. Here, the assortment is constantly updated with new models, among which you will find not only “ordinary” fur coats, but also branded ones - from the world’s best manufacturers, which is confirmed by the labels on the products.
Another way to save money and buy a natural fur coat made of beautiful, high-quality fur is to come to the SSUDA.RU sales store. We constantly replenish our assortment with new models, among which you will find not only “ordinary” fur coats, but also branded ones - from the world’s best manufacturers, which is confirmed by the labels on the products.
Guest book:
Katya09/05/2017 14:03
Fur products are best purchased in the summer. I flew to the Emirates to get my fur coat. I looked at a lot of options. I settled on the Antonio Didone salon. I liked the models and pricing policy.
Sasha06.11.2018 1:32
Agree. It is worth buying either in the summer, or abroad, or at the end of the season. It’s good, of course, if you manage to get to sales or some kind of discounts, but I’m unlucky in this regard, so I never really counted on sales. Despite this, I managed to buy myself a cool mink coat!! I found it on Avito, an advertisement from the manufacturer, so no extra charges or any duties were taken into account in the price. The size was indicated as L, while I wear m. I ordered at my own risk, but the delivery was to a Boxbury point, so no advance payment was required. Fortunately, I was very pleased with the quality of the fur coat and it fit true to size! A little big, yes, but too beautiful to refuse))
Discounts on fur coats
During sales, discounts can range from 10% to 80%, depending on the seller’s pricing policy and the buyer’s bargaining ability. Some fur salons may reduce the price of the product on the buyer's birthday.
You shouldn’t grab the first fur coat you come across with a huge discount; you should first study its quality and look for the same model in other stores. Suddenly it turns out that in other stores it costs the same without a discount.
Sometimes the seller can reduce the price not as a percentage, but by a certain amount for any model. Some sellers, instead of a discount, give a small fur product or a good fur care kit as a gift.
Some large stores have a special department where fur coats of very large or small sizes and unusual styles are hung. There you can pick up a unique fur coat at a very low cost.
There are stores that offer a huge discount on the purchase of a second fur coat when purchasing one. In this case, it is better to come with a friend who also dreams of this thing. This way you can save a lot of money.
In online stores, fur products are sold at the lowest prices, but many do not dare to purchase there without first trying them on or checking the quality of the material.
Starting in October, all sellers simultaneously increase prices for their goods, so you need to buy before this moment.
How to choose a quality fur coat?
To check the quality of a fur product, the fur coat must be thoroughly examined.
The fur should be shiny and shimmer in the sun (or under a lamp) with sparkling reflections. If the fur coat looks dull, it means that the manufacturing technology and storage conditions of the product were far from ideal.
Spread the fur with your fingers and make sure there is a thick undercoat - it is this that is responsible for the thermal insulation characteristics of the fur coat. When trying it on, be prepared to feel the considerable weight of the product - a real mink will not be light.
Run your hand against the grain and observe the fur. Natural high-quality mink fur will immediately return to its original position and will not stand on end.
Try to lightly pinch the fur; if there is a piece of lint left in your hand, do not rush into the purchase; perhaps the animal was killed at the moment of molting. Such a fur coat is not of high quality and will soon lose its presentable appearance.
When going for a fur coat, grab a white handkerchief. Rub the fur coat with a crumpled scarf - even if it is a dyed mink, the scarf should remain snow-white.
It may seem strange, but many manufacturers sew mink coats without a lining or leave the edge of the lining unsewn, for example, the hem at the back.
This is done so that the buyer can evaluate the quality of the seams - they should be even and, of course, should not diverge. If the lining is tightly stitched, it means the manufacturer has something to hide.
The number of seams also matters - the fewer there are, the more durable the product will be. Don’t forget to inspect the back side of the skins, it should be soft, without visible damage, cracks, etc.
If the fur has faded or faded areas, it means the animal was old. Of course, the fur should be the same length on any part of the product.
You can often find rusty spots on a fur coat; they appear if the animal was kept in a metal cage. No dry cleaner can remove rust stains.
How to choose the color of a fur coat?
The color of a mink coat largely determines its cost. The cheapest fur coats will be natural brown shades, and the lighter, the cheaper.
Fur coats made from dyed mink - blue, red, beige gray - will cost a little more. The so-called tourmaline color, when the undercoat is beige and the outer fur is darker, will be even more expensive. As a result, the fur coat turns out smoky.
Undyed white mink is the next step on the price ladder, but the most expensive can be called a fur coat from North American mink - black with a blue or purple velvet tint.
Which style do you prefer?
If you are buying a fur coat in order to feel comfortable in the cold, you need a long product with a hood or a voluminous collar, however, floor-length fur coats are not recommended for short women; it is better to choose a midi length.
To emphasize your waist, choose models with a belt; by the way, such a fur coat will be warmer than a loose-fitting fur coat.
If the main purpose of the purchase is to demonstrate your wealth and impress others with a luxurious look, you can choose a short fur coat.
Short fur coats with ¾ sleeves look impressive when paired with high gloves and stocking boots.
Don't worry that the fur coat you've chosen will go out of style next year. A mink coat is designed to last at least five seasons of wear, so fashion designers design them “with reserves.”
A little theory
Americans were the first to commercially breed mink. At world auctions, North American mink skins are distinguished by a thick, long undercoat, which makes them visually lush and velvety. The Americans soon surpassed the Scandinavians in the number of skins purchased in the 1950s. Their product had a thick undercoat, the length of which highlighted the guard hairs. Due to this combination, the fur shimmered beautifully. Russian minks were recognized as the most beautiful in the world. The silver-blue color of the skins made the hearts of fashionistas tremble.
Now a high-quality fur coat is part of the basic women's wardrobe. Did you know that mink comes in about 350 shades? An inexperienced buyer in a store will have his eyes wide open! Let's briefly go through the main groups:
- from black gloss to chocolate brown matte finish. This includes brown, the most common and therefore cheapest;
- pastel shade options. Light brown, coffee with milk, beige, milk chocolate are an excellent choice, especially since each shade is decorated with long pile, which provides a noble shimmer;
- rare light brown mink with blue undercoat and blue silver of various saturations. The lightest in this group is “violet”;
- The shade “Aleutian steel” is distinguished by a rich gray undercoat with a tint of the same tone. "Lavender" - a beige undercoat with lilac pile - is extremely beautiful.
After we have become experts in theory, we can safely move on to “practical exercises” in choosing a fur coat:
