subject: Fur Coat Business Startup [print this page] Fur coats are expensive and high maintenance pieces of clothing. In spite of its reputation as pricey, people still love buying fur coats. It not only warms and comforts a persons body but also exudes sophistication and sexiness.
Selling fur coats in Canada is a fairly lucrative business. Whether its a pre-owned fur coat or fur coats sold at wholesale, people especially fashion aficionados are sure to buy. If youre starting a small apparel business with used fur coats for sale, you might as well keep these tips in mind.
Familiarize yourself with your fur coat. You need to know what kind of fur coat you have. Is it Chinchilla, Russian sable, sheared Beaver, Coyote, Raccoon, Nutria, or Muskrat?
Get its age. Know the date it was manufactured and how long it has been with its previous owner. It doesnt really matter how old the coat is for as long as it was well taken care of by its previous owner.
Choose the design & size
Have it appraised. Get a professional appraiser to appraise the value of your coat.
Store it properly. Once youre convinced the coat is in good condition, store it properly in a clean well ventilated place.
Selling fur coats in Canada is easy for as long as you know how to advertise on the Internet. Start advertising within your social networks then sign up with an online auction or shopping website such as eBay. Post a gallery of the coats you are selling and remember to include the terms and conditions of purchasing. For instance, how should potential clients pay? Do you accept credit cards, mailed money or would you prefer to meet them personally? Are you willing to deliver outside your state? If so, are you charging extra for shipment? Will you deliver the purchased product personally or is it going to be done by a third party?
As you decide to expand your business, try print advertising as it is relatively cheap compared to other advertising medium such as radio and TV. Plus, print media reaches millions of households around Canada regardless of what your economic status is. It would also help to find a good commercial space where you can put up a billboard to generously display your fur coats.
Fur coats need to be exposed to winter air and a little sunlight to help it maintain its sheen and quality.
