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"When tourists come in they think fur because they're in Alaska." Hausinger said. "Often the women are joking to their husbands saying, 'I'm going to get that fur coat I always wanted.' Then they actually do it."
The downtown Saturday Market offers other gift-buying opportunities. In addition to food items, the market is often home to crafts, jewelry, artwork, framed photographs and an array of souvenirs.
"Our prices are a lot lower than down in Lower 48." That's because we sell furs year-round. Only in Alaska is it a year-round business."
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