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    Old 11-29-2011, 12:07 PM
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    I think you did the right thing by just walking away, as it was not a deal. If she wanted the fabric for relatives or friends she should have just removed it before she showed it to you.
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    Old 11-29-2011, 02:19 PM
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    There are some very strange people out there! Be careful of some of those ads.
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    Old 11-29-2011, 04:58 PM
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    Originally Posted by lynnegreen
    Very odd behavior on the lady's part. I think you showed great restraint to deal with her as long as you did!
    I agree completely! She was way out of line.
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    Old 11-29-2011, 06:23 PM
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    I would have done the same as you only sooner why did she have the fabric for sale if she acted like that. She must have noticed you liked the fabric and decided to try to get more out of you. That's disappointing and rude on her part. Well the money you saved there maybe you'll get a much better deal. Good luck. Sue
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    Old 11-29-2011, 07:23 PM
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    Oh, yes....that would get under my skin in a big way.
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    Old 11-29-2011, 08:11 PM
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    Not knowing how you found out the fabric in the first place leaves some questions ...

    If it was word of mouth that she wanted to get rid of some fabric it might have been relayed to you out of context.

    If it was an ad that you saw perhaps she didn't have it worded clearly.

    If she was an elderly lady she may have just been wanting to part with some of it and thought maybe you could make her something in exchange for it...kinda like a barter for a discounted price.

    Whatever the reason or however old she was, something drew you to her at that time. You might have been the only person she got to talk with that day and it made her re-think her situation and the fabrics.

    A gracious thank you for your time and good luck with your projects is about all you can do. Being rude doesn't solve anything and she may remember you in the future and let you have a chance at it again. If she does, you might ask her to be sure to have sorted out anything she wants to keep ahead of time so you don't get your hopes up.

    Your husband was generous to sit and wait for you ... perhaps being at that location for that amount of time saved you from being in the wrong place at the wrong time avoiding a possible disaster. Better to think good of this experience and move along.

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    Old 11-30-2011, 12:40 AM
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    I would have walked out and taken my DH for a nice cup of coffee some where and enjoy each other's company She obliviously didn't want to sell the fabrics.
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    Old 11-30-2011, 12:40 AM
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    Sounds like she wanted someone to talk to more than anything. How disappointing to go through that and come home with nothing.
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    Old 11-30-2011, 01:12 AM
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    I wonder if she really realized how she felt till the time of separation from her fabric triggered those feelings.

    Speaking of husbands, she could also have told her husband "See I tried to sell it but couldn't" lol


    You did exactly what I'd have done although knowing my big mouth I'd probably have said" I don't think you really want to sell this do you?"
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    Old 11-30-2011, 04:14 AM
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    I think she was suffering from separation anxiety. You did the right thing.
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