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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 02:13 PM
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I need to buy a warm winter coat -- preferably a long one
I have a good one, but it is in storage in another state, and it would probably cost me as much to go get it as it would to find one on-sale on-line ...

I'd like it to reach my knees, at at least mid-thigh, if possible. Anyone have any suggestions for good web shopping sites? It needs to be warm enough for a 10-25 degree F range, and water/snow repellent.

Thanks! I'd also like to not spend more than about $100, $150, tops. Even less would be fantastic.
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krispos42 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 02:16 PM
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1. I got a peacoat for Christmas
Genuine US Navy issue, sold as surplus, never worn. Beautiful coat with the "fouled anchor" on all the buttons. Absolutely great, and very very warm. Black-dyed (or perhaps navy blue; I can't tell but it looks black to me) wool, made in Boston. I think they were $160.
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triguy46 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 09:46 PM
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16. Good for you on that one...
I had that same idea a few years ago, went to the army surplus and got a pea coat, it looked so cool and was absolutely the coldest frickin coat I have ever owned. Went to sears and bought a cheap winter coat with a hood. worked great in minus zero temps in KC.
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malta blue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 02:37 PM
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2. Check out your local Army/Navy Surplus....
They may have something for you in that price range.

Good Luck!
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PrestoChango Donating Member (75 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 02:44 PM
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3. Burlington Coat Factory
try the burlington coat factory:

http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com

they have very reasonable prices. my friend has a coat she bought from them this year that goes down to mid-calf and she says it is amazing... warm, waterproof and just the best coat she's ever had.

some coats from their "DOWN" coats section of the website:

http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Section_Id=7580&pcount=&pn=5&Product_Id=479136&sku1=c_s1_80954396

http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Section_Id=7580&pcount=&pn=4&Product_Id=477046&sku1=c_s1_80812658
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coffeenap Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 02:48 PM
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4. Tho' owned by fundies, Sierra Trading Post often has great
deals on good coats. sierratradingpost.com
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semillama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 03:51 PM
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5. My wife hates the cold and bought this one from Land's End
http://tinyurl.com/3ak7gp

Really keeps her warm, although she hasn't been out in below 0 temps in it yet. Still, they claim they designed it with Lambeau Field in mind...
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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 05:49 PM
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11. hm, looks about right!
good price, too.

thanks!

I also found one or two at Overstock.com in my price range, so I think I'll be fine. I have invested in very nice, warm winter coats - had to when I worked in NYC - but they're all in storage and I just want something convenient to buy and warm.
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femmocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 09:44 PM
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14. That is the one I bought, too.
I needed a long coat with a hood for playground and bus duty. It's been perfect for standing in the elements and it doesn't take up much space.
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madinmaryland Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 03:52 PM
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6. Are you moving to the north?
:hi:
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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 05:47 PM
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10. soon back to Virginia, I hope - but I need this for a trip to Russia in Feb...
brrr!

Actually, it hasn't been nearly as cold there as Minnesota, Montana, etc., lately.

:hi: back, mad!
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madinmaryland Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 06:00 PM
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13. OMG!! That is cold!!
Have a safe trip.

Actually my wife finds Sonia to be a very warm lap warmer!
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triguy46 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 09:56 PM
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18. As much as it hurts, the russians wear fur. As do the Inuits...
Here in OK, where 20 is frigid, I wear 3 sweatshirts and a fleece.
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PVnRT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 04:07 PM
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7. Get a Carhartt
Really, those things are ridiculously warm.
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Richard Steele Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 04:09 PM
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8. If you're really looking to save $$$, did you know Goodwill has an "eBay style" auction site now?
Lot's of great bargains there. Just going over to find this link,
I came across a X-long ladies cashmere coat currently at $16 with
only 4 hours of bidding left:

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/listings/listByCat.asp?catID=27&ending=Items&orderby=itemEndTime&page=1
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DarkTirade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 05:20 PM
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9. Check Goodwill or something like that
I found an awesome leather trenchcoat with a removable inner liner for 25 bucks.

Granted, I'm pretty sure I just got lucky... but still. It's worth checking out.
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sarge43 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 05:56 PM
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12. Lands End has some nice ones.
http://www.landsend.com
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OzarkDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 09:46 PM
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15. Try Chadwicks
Edited on Thu Jan-31-08 09:51 PM by OzarkDem
Coats are going on sale now on the Internets.

Good deals....

http://www.chadwicks.com/womens-Wool-and-Faux-Fur.aspx?DeptId=8413

More

http://www.chadwicks.com/womens-Casual-Outerwear.aspx?DeptId=8412
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triguy46 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 09:47 PM
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17. So, what kind of animal hide are you interested in....
:hide:
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 09:57 PM
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19. REI Outlet
Edited on Thu Jan-31-08 09:58 PM by GoddessOfGuinness
http://www.rei.com/Search.do?storeId=8001&origin=Outlet_Women&cat=22000011_Outerwear&hist=cat%2C22000011%5Eorigin%2COutlet_Women%5Estart%5Ecat%2C22000011_Outerwear%3AOuterwear

Also try Cabelas:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat602220&cmCat=cat21404_ntw5
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Tektonik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 10:00 PM
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20. I'd go check out clearance sections right now
Marshalls has tons of their winter coats on sale. Eddie Bauer has had stuff on clearance as well. Most stores do atm.
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Fox Mulder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 10:02 PM
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21. Amazon has some coats...
I bought a black leather trench coat and it's the warmest coat I have ever owned.
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skater314159 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-31-08 10:06 PM
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22. I would recommend
going to a resale or charity vintage clothing store and see what they have on hand. This is the time of year where they will be trying to get rid of coats in favor of making room for spring dresses and clothing. I got a Land's End peacoat for 2.50$ last year shopping the clearance rack at my local thrift shop - and the coat still had its tags!

Also, garage sales... if you're into that kinda thing. :silly:

:hippie:
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