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Borrowing a fursuit for EF?
Quincy the Raccoon:
Would you borrow a fursuit to another fur at EF? And would you agree to that or not? (Say, you have two suits...)
VulpesRex:
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What is the point of your question - did you wish to borrow a suit, or are you just trying to determine if asking is appropriate?
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There is no harm in asking; but I think that you would have few takers, unless you knew the suit owners knew you quite well, and they were sure that the suit would fit in all ways - not just physically, but in-character, as well.
Besides the normal issues regarding wearing someone else's clothing, there is the fact that when donning a suit, you essentially become that suit. If it is a suit that people have seen before and are familiar with the persona of the character, they will interact with it on that basis, and will likely not be aware (or accepting) of the fact that the guiding force of the character (that is, the person now wearing the suit) is completely different.
Quincy the Raccoon:
I'm just trying to determine if asking is appropriate :) Borrowing would be nice though... maybe for a few hours or so but not the length of the con :-\
Fineas:
In addition to VulpesRex. Because he nails it pretty much.
Consider lending a fursuit the same as lending a car.
I for instance do not trust people lightly with my stuff. However, I have 1 friend will lend my car anytime any day because I know him for so long and I know he has the same ethics I would want for someone that lends my stuff.
Most others I will flat out refuse even if the situation is 'dire'. I hope most people will relate that a car is easily damaged, is very expensive and hard to repair and replace and a lot of things that aren't even directly visible could get damaged because of a difference in customs or unknowingly because you do to know that car that well.
Depending on the suit they can be easily 2000+ euro up to 5000 euro. Which... makes it basically as expensive as a (cheap / second hand) car.
Mostly the same rules apply to, if you would damage the suit. A lot of things can NOT be easily repaired. Even if you would be able to find replacement parts, it would always be visible.
Their are 'wizards' out their that I know can do miracles with mere needle & treath, glue, a bit of nail poish. But fact is if you strive to be all you can be, it kind of stings to have a part that is not longer 'perfect'.
Bottom line (for me at least), asking is always fine. Be aware of these points and you might get no for an answer often.
Unless that person you ask is absolutely positive they trust you with, which is essentially a part of their being (I might even dare say, part of their soul) then I hope anyone that receives 'such honor' to take care with that responsibility.
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Take care, have fun, enjoy.
Sithy:
I have multiple suits and I pretty much never lend them out. Only a handful of trusted friends have worn them and it's mostly for photoshoots where I have multiple suits from the same maker. I am not comfortable lending out my suits cause they were expensive and I have a certain 'character' I play. The trusted friends respect this and I'm happy to lend to them.
I am not offended though when people ask :) It's all in the -way- you ask though: "Hey, I am really curious about this maker's suits, can I have a closer look at yours? Can I try it on for a bit?" asked to a friend comes across a lot nicer than "Can I borrow that?" asked to someone you don't know. Asking in itself is not inappropriate I feel, just be mindful of the fact the answer is most likely "no" and don't take that personal ^^