European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 11, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                F Chinchilla nutria tax or table you name ii ? train station Haupt Bohnhof. After world War ii the Center of Germany s fur business moved from Leipzig to Frankfurt. Today the area around the train station is the fur District where both wholesalers and retailers have stores and offices. As she searched these stores she asked questions looked and Learned. Her time investment paid off. She ended up with a full length female skin Mink coat for 4,600 Marks about $1,900. The coat was purchased from a wholesaler whose asking Price was 8,800 Marks about $2,800. It never hurts to bargain when buying fur. Americans in Germany have been flocking to the Jundo fur Salon s two stores one in spend Lingen near Frankfurt and another in Kalser Lautem. This korean Ink in Many animals the male is prettier. But in Mink the female is . To make a significant difference Only with Mink not Ether hire. Nonetheless mopier thinks male Mink has been done an injustice with All the hoopla Over female skins. There s nothing wrong with male Coats he said. They re not necessarily  thickness of fur to another Factor that affects Quality. In buying Mink or any fur look for Long Lustrous outer hair known As guard hair. The under fur should be dense and thick. The More hair per Square centimetre the better the fur said mopier. Workmanship How the coat to made to also important and influences Cost garments made from in Ilij animal pelts sewn together Are far cheaper than those made from a few that Are Jet out or extended. Mot annul Eun including Mink Are too Short to run the length of a garment. Skins Are let out Cut into narrow Diagonal strips and then sewn together to make one Long strip. The process involves a great Deal More labor All done individually on sewing machines but results in a More Beautiful luxurious product. Garments made from places of fur tails paws or scraps Are Ateo toss expensive. But they can be attractive. Mink pieces Are not garbage. They can make a Beautiful coat said Multer. Another Cost Cuttina technique often used with Mink to to sew narrow strips of the fur together with strips of leather or cloth. Much toss fur to required to produce garments made the Way. And the fur usually hides the leather or cloth. Mink fashioned in the technique is called Spaghetti or Corduroy Mink. Most Mink that to made into Coats these Days comes from animate raised on Mink ranches not trapped in the Woods. To ensure Quality control various associations have been formed. Look for these labels when shopping for Mink.  to the trademark of the great lakes Mink association. All furs with the Label originate from skins1 a. F of. 1986 company boasts Rock Bottom prices. Jean Hogg los an american who works As a Public relations consultant for the firm said Jundo can offer lower prices because their fur Coats Are made in Korea where labor is cheaper. The fur however is purchased All Over the world. Jundo also eliminates the Middle Man. Our prices Are direct from the manufacturer. We Are the manufacturer she said. Jundo has other fur stores in Korea As Well As in Germany but the two mentioned above Are geared to the american Market. The majority of styles Are classic Basic. Takoil who teamed the fur business in his native Greece has been dealing with the american Market since 1970. His wife has a Concession at the military hotel at Rhein main a and he Sells to americans at his shop in Frankfurt. He says their prices Are almost half of what you would pay in the  americans Are More conservative. They Don t want anything flashy. They prefer Mink. They know it will last a Long time said the furrier who also Sells wholesale to the German Market. Wherever they buy fur in Germany americans should not forget that they can save the 14 percent value added tax  by completing and submitting the Standard forms available from base finance offices. Stores Are not obliged to accept the forms although most will. Produced by members of the association. They must meet strictly enforced Quality standards and must not have had their color a natural dark color altered or adulterated in any Way. The Black Lama Label on a coat has a registration number that is coded and recorded meaning that the fur can be traced to its  is the trademark of the Emba Mink breeders association. All Emba pelts Are strictly graded for uniform Quality and color. Emba Mink is natural Mink coming in a variety of colors however it is never dyed. Saga refers to Mink raised on Mink ranches throughout Scandinavia. It too must conform to strict standards of Quality. Fox follows Mink in popularity. There Are numerous varieties from Blue Fox which to the most reasonable costing much less than Mink to Silver Fox which often costs More than Mink. Dyed Fox is also popular. Fox to a thicker heavier fur than Mink. It to also More fragile. Look for Long Glossy guard hairs and thick soft under fur when purchasing Fox. The Saga Label to also used for Coats made from Fox produced on scandinavian farms and adhering to strict standards of Quality. Other popular furs Are Raccoon considered to be almost As durable and Long lasting As Mink to null finnish Raccoon and Rabbit. The latter to a bargain fur. It Sheds. It won t last forever. But. With the right styling it can be attractive. The main attraction of Rabbit to Price often it is less expensive than cloth. Lynx a thick Long haired fur to frequently seen in european shops. It s a fur to avoid however if you want to take it Back to America. Lynx Coats cannot be imported into the . Lynx the not on the endangered species list but it is considered threatened. The does not make it taboo for Many european furriers. However mopier explained that like american furriers europeans do not sett endangered species. If we did we d destroy our own  tic for furs no matter How much or How Little a fur costs it deserve special care. Here Are som tips and advice from the sex " perts. Do not store a fur garment in a plastic bag. The plastic prevents air from circulating and can dry out the leather. If you want to cover a fur use a cloth protector advise the furriers at Jundo. Do not store fur in a tightly packed  like to be  will die locked in a closet. They need fresh air to breathe said furrier George to Kohls. In the summer have your furs professionally stored. Heat and Light can harm furs so it to better to have them kept in a vault where temperature and human Ltd Are controlled. -. Do not Spray perfume or pin jewelry on fur. V keep furs out of sunlight away from sources of heat. Never Wear fur when sitting in a car. Frankfurt furrier Thomas mopier said the constant rubbing of fur against car seats leaves Marks on the fur. Spots where the fur actually wears off can appear. The same can result from constant wearing of a shoulder bag. Better to carry your purse in your hand than have it Wear out shoulder fur. Periodically have fur professionally cleaned. Never try to remove any spots yourself with cleaning fluids. If your fur rips or tears have it professionally repaired immediately. Fur should not be brushed or combed. If it gets wet let it dry out naturally then fluff tout by shaking. The stars and stripes Page 15