Can you tell me of any store closings in Chicago area where I may find a female mannequin reasonably priced?

I need a standing female realistic fleshtone mannequin to use for photographing clothing ads for under $100, preferably thin, with pretty face to reflect todays youthful styles...hopefully in the Chicago area...

i've worked retail for the past 10 years and your best bet is to get on the phone and start calling or stopping by stores and asking if they are getting rid of any.

manequins are like fixtures to a store. every so often they get swapped out for upgrades. a store doesn't need to be closing to find a mannequin.

however, i will point out that it may not be that easy to get one from a store. i've worked in some stores that allowed their fixtures to be sold and some that forbade it (competition etc.). so, the best thing to do is travel to or call various department stores and ask if you could purchase one. don't tell them that you are using it for your own profit, just let them know it's for photography....art..you know. they may not sell if you could be competition...no matter how small.

good luck and happy hunting!

p.s. have you tried looking up mannequin web sites or ebay??? just a thought!

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