I sold the quilt the lady wanted but didn't

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11-03-2010, 08:05 AM

#61

sewmuch

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So glad your quilt got such a good home with the mailman...that's a great ending.

11-03-2010, 08:06 AM

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neece

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Not to be crass but I hope you didn't give her back her $25.

11-03-2010, 08:08 AM

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JeanDal

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I'm glad it worked out for you.

11-03-2010, 08:16 AM

#64

yonnikka

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It's time for some new thinking. Stretch your definition of "payment" and think of the different ways you interact with this customer. Is she also a friend? A neighbor? Can you think of ways to bargain with her, so that she pays in service? or gives you something that she owns, but does not need at this time. Gardeners have excess veggies; maybe you can bargain for child care? Or maybe she will perm your hair? Involve her in creating the answer; she may know just the way to offer you a substitute, but may be hesitant to bring up the subject. Give her an opening, give her more time, and keep the communication lines open. You want a win/win situation, as we all do. Times are hard; your generosity in this situation may reap a reward in the future.

11-03-2010, 08:36 AM

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jdavis

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You must have had a reasonable price on it. Congratulations!

11-03-2010, 08:51 AM

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Doreen

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If somene asks me to make a quilt for them, I tell them too provide the fabric. They can invest in the quilt before it is made. people do not believe the price of fabric.
I am happy that you got it sold! Yeah for You!

11-03-2010, 09:36 AM

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patdesign

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Originally Posted by featherweight

Quote:

Originally Posted by joan_quilts

I wonder if this lady will call in a few weeks and want the quilt? ROFL Won't she be mad that I already sold it! LOL

I was just going to say. I wonder what she will do when she realizes that you are not lowering the price and already sold it. I would tell he offered more than you actually quoted her. LMAO

AGREE!!!!!

11-03-2010, 10:42 AM

#68

mygramz

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I am so sew happy for you....that was a lesson well learned!!!!

11-03-2010, 11:53 AM

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CoriAmD

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Things always work out the way they are supposed to, don't they. I am glad for you.

11-03-2010, 12:05 PM

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quilter41

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Just the reason why I don't take orders. Especially without them at least paying for the fabric. I make what I want price it and sell it in an antique shop near me.