I've gotten spoiled by quick shipping!
#11
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,782
It is amazing how fast Amazon ships, but then they do have facilities everywhere and lots of staff. For the smaller one location vendors, it's impossible. Even if they are able to get the order packed and shipped the same day, it will take several days to get it from one location to another. Just the way it is. Many small vendors are also running and brick and mortar shop at the same time they are selling online. That means they are doing a lot and can't always get things packed and shipping in one day. I prefer dealing with the little guys if I can. I"m pro small business and always have been. I am at my LQS which isn't all that local. It's about 20 miles from my house, twice a month for a quilting bee. I normally pick up what I need when I'm there and help them stay in business.
#13
Super Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 4,434
Thank goodness for that fast shipping. I ordered storm supplies and received them yesterday. It really saved me from dealing with the crazy traffic and empty store shelves. Amazon will be in the next county soon so it will be even faster for me.
I can even stock up on sewing notions fast. A pack of 50 needles and some bobbin buddy holders in a recent order.
I can even stock up on sewing notions fast. A pack of 50 needles and some bobbin buddy holders in a recent order.
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 551
I've used Jordan Fabrics on the west coast and MSQC in the south. Both tell me when the fabrics ship and I can track the progress. If there is a problem with my purchase, I've been told about the problem within 24 hours.
#16
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Spencer, OH
Posts: 283
I love amazon Prime! I love the free delivery, though you do have to watch because other stores my have it for far less and even with shipping it is less. Prime paid for itself within a month. And now I get it for 1/2 price and that makes it even more affordable. I purchase almost all my fabrics via amazon anymore or any store that will give me reasonable shipping and can deliver in one day. I am spoiled in that way.
#18
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 1,120
I placed an order with QuiltedTwins in FL. The delivery was pretty quick but I made the mistake of ordering the wrong size rotary blades. So I have shipped them back into the hurricane zone and will see how long the exchange takes. So far I have found them to be very responsive. Seems like a nice business. Hope FL is spared the worst of this storm.
#19
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 601
I'd like the "half price Prime" as well! I contacted my supplier about why it was taking so long to ship, and they claim 5-7 business days, esp. if it includes cut yardage, which mine did not. I am now on day 8 since I ordered. Maybe today?
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