You can buy a fur coat in Greece if you go to this country on your own or by purchasing a special fur coat tour. At the same time, it is better to choose a fur coat tour without obligations, since otherwise you will have to purchase a fur coat not lower than a certain cost.
Buying a fur coat in Greece and tourism in this country have become so intertwined that they have created a whole direction in the Greek tourist business, which is called "shubing", that is, a journey in order to buy a fur coat. The fact is that buying a fur coat in Russia or in any other country is unprofitable: on average, you will have to overpay 30-50% of the cost of the product for delivery, customs clearance, rent of retail space, and so on. Therefore, such trips to Greece are very popular.
How to buy a Greek fur coat
In the town of Kastoria, in the north-west of Greece, there are several dozen factories for sewing fur products. For sewing, the Greeks buy high-quality fur from the Americans, Canadians and Scandinavians, as a result, the highest quality fur coats, known all over the world, are obtained. You can go to Greece for a fur coat on your own, or you can purchase a special fur coat tour. At the same time, the fur coat tour itself, in turn, has two subspecies: with and without obligations. A fur coat tour with obligations includes a targeted program for visiting fur coat places and attractions, the only condition is to purchase a fur coat not lower than a certain cost.
This type of trip, firstly, narrows the choice, because tourists are taken only to sponsor factories that paid for the flight and accommodation. Secondly, such a fur coat tour is higher in price, moreover, you still have to pay for it, even if the tourist returns from the trip without buying. The second option of the trip is preferable, since the tourist gets the opportunity to visit any fur-coat cities, factories and shops. He does not receive any sanctions upon returning home without a fur coat, and he receives his main bonus - the opportunity to bargain.
Arriving in Kastoria for a fur coat, it is better to plan at least 1 overnight stay. The fact is that it is simply unrealistic to get acquainted with all the available assortment in one day, and even if you are lucky enough to find exactly what you need in a short time, you can spend your free time exploring local attractions.
How to choose a fur coat
Greece's fur coats are known for their high quality, but you shouldn't rely on chance and check the sewing of the product yourself. Today, all Greek fur coats are sewn in such a way that the buyer can wrap the hem of the product and turn the fur coat inside out. There should be no visible flaws, the seams should be strong, and the fur should be even and smooth, without creases, the same in color and texture.
It is difficult to name the exact price of fur products in Greece, because its cost primarily consists of the size and number of pieces from which the product is sewn. In addition, the buyer can get into the season of discounts or any promotion. Much also depends on the ability to bargain.
