I have bought fabric on ebay with no problems, but agree you really need to read the description carefully.
I like to buy fabric on etsy.com. I have had nothing but great experiences. (NOTE THE S on the end). I have bought quite a few things. Several times I want a group of fabrics that go together and they will put together sets and email me picturee and let me pick out the fabric and then make a private listing for me. It's not a bidding process, but you still can get some really good deals. I bought some Red Rooster fabric the other day for $3.99 a yard. Pretty good considering the new stuff coming into shops is nearing $10 a yard. It is a really great place to look when you are looking for a specific fabric. It is also a good place to sell your finished items. I have a friend who sells quilts on there. |
I have a very favorite seller on Ebay for fabric.
Mo & Mac's Fabric Shack. They are fantastic to deal with. Shipping is very reasonable. Wonderful fabrics and service. Recommend highly!! |
Originally Posted by MTS
Also, the smoke and pet hair issue - that is a statement you want to see in EVERY listing. And if they don't have it, ask why not. And while I would never buy from them, I appreciate the sellers that do put in they smoke or have pets. No mysteries.
I try to check everything for stray furs before it leaves my hands, and my Etsy/Artfire shops do say that I do not have a pet-free environment. I don't put it in every listing, though. Maybe I should. I have also received fabric that reeks of cigarette smoke, I can't stand that. Strongly scented detergent/fabric softener gets me too, so I generally don't prewash fabrics before using/sending, unless it was a questionable source (ie yardsale or thrift shop) As with everything else in the world, though, it's 'buyer beware'. |
great post...........need to know these things...........
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Originally Posted by jeaninmaine
Can anyone recommend some honest fabric sellers on eBay. That would be a big help in avoiding the ones that are trying to scam us.
http://stores.ebay.com/Mo-and-Macs-Fabric-Shack |
Originally Posted by cattailsquilts
I try to check everything for stray furs before it leaves my hands, and my Etsy/Artfire shops do say that I do not have a pet-free environment. I don't put it in every listing, though. Maybe I should.
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Here's the one I mentioned:
http://stores.ebay.com/Mo-and-Macs-Fabric-Shack |
Thank you for the heads up
sass |
I had noticed that some on-line stores were pricing and selling their fabrics by the one-half yard a couple of years ago.
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Originally Posted by jeaninmaine
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Here's the one I mentioned:
http://stores.ebay.com/Mo-and-Macs-Fabric-Shack |
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