One of the most famous/infamous symbols of the Furry Fandom is a fursuit. I myself am a maker.
So, fursuits cost a lot of money. Like…for a full suit it’s about $8-10k. For a partial it’s closer to about $4k. (That’s what I charge, and an approximate. Other, more professional makers might charge more). There are a lot of other things that it could be used for. Should furries just forgo purchasing/making fursuits and use that money for something else?
If you don’t see yourself wearing a suit super often, maybe don’t commission one. But if you go to cons and meets and you really love being in suit, make a budget and research your options!
I’ve found a good alternative to fursuits is Prosthetics. They are much cheaper, and easier to see through. I prefer them because while a fursuit feels like hiding your real self in a cuddly costume of someone else, prosthetics help you morph yourself into your fursona. You become something else, but not someone else. Northfur FX has good prosthetics and is furry-owned.
Those are definitely interesting, but they don’t have the same feel as a fursuit, and I don’t think there are any prosthetics for Protogens.
I think it’s definitely dependant on how much you use the suit, but if the suit makes you happy and if you use it regularly then I don’t think they’re a waste of money. That said, they are 100% a luxury item so it’s really important to make sure your living essentials are covered before you invest in one.
Also prices do vary a lot between makers. My suit is a full suit and I got it for $1500USD. It depends on the experience and popularity of the maker, as well as whether the maker is making a career out of it or doing it for fun.
