Thrift Store Ethics

I've never been a proponent of fur. But after picking up a 1950s cashmere coat with a flip up mink collar a few months back, I've experienced first-hand its impossible warmth. I found this blue jacket at my local thrift shop for $9.99. I was slightly angst-ridden over buying it, but when I wore it today (one of those minus 30 degrees Celsius days) under my coat, I could see how people in uber cold climes wear fur coats. In truth, I love this jacket. Aside from keeping me toasty, it looks great with jeans and ankle boots. Repurposed fur is actually becoming pretty popular these days. It diverts existing fur from the land fill and is an alternative to buying new (though I can't say my purchase would damage the existing fur market since I would never buy a new fur). I guess you could argue my fur supports the industry by encouraging others to buy new, but in the end, I'm responsible for my actions. And if I have fur in my closet, I'd much rather it came from an old source than from a new one.