Lostn51

I had to laugh at this one because after my wife and kids dip their hands in my wallet I dont have enough for anyone else to go dipping in.......:roll:

But I would rather sell here than eBay, CL, or anywhere else. We are good folks here, I love our community, and if it were not for you all I would not have a booming business with the Vintage sewing machine restorations.

The way I look at it we are all family here and I do not have to worry about is it going to go to a good home, or will it be appreciated and loved.

Billy

dunster

I started selling my pattern on ebay (but am also selling it on this board). I don't think their prices are that high, and they do provide a widely used forum with good search tools, buyer protection, etc. I just raised the price a bit to compensate for the ebay charges. I use the Buy It Now format, so I don't have to wait for an auction to close. I think there's a legitimate need for different options for selling quilty things. Actually I would never have been in the selling business at all if not for this board. Most people pay me with paypal, but quite a few use personal checks, and I've never received a bad one. I think this speaks well for the members of the board.

JulieR

I think this solution might apply to people like me, who log in and read posts here every day (several times a day :)) but who don't often find they have anything helpful to say. As a newer quilter I'm learning like crazy but just don't usually feel confident enough to offer suggestions. Adding comments to pictures is a good way to say "hey, I'm here!" while also contributing positively to the community.

patricej

remember ... a title is necessary only if you want to advertise in the classifieds. for everything else you are as regular as anybody else.

that settled, i'll point out a few other things. asking questions has as much value as answering them. AND i'll bet you'd be surprised how often people who are new to quilting come up with fresh perspectives and fantastic ideas. you could have wisdom and insight for which you are not giving yourself any credit. ;-)

np3

And there are no silly questions, you are just the first to ask it!

Magdalena

My heart goes out to you, desperate times makes you go through desperate measures. Sometimes our frustrations get the best of us. I hope that you can sell your fabric and have some income. I think most of us are in the same situation one way or the other. Becoming a regular does not take very long and the best way to do it is to welcome new members, IMHO. Regardless of how you sell your fabric, I hope that it brings some hope for you. God bless.

Sweeterthanwine

Check out the website Yardsellr. There are people on there that sell all sorts of quilting and craft items. I bought some Dresden Plates and was really happy with the service. Just another thought.

Deborah12687

Thank you for the tip about the yard seller.....going to check it out. Have you sold anything on there site?

greensleeves

There was an earlier thread that kind of explains where Deborah is coming from-payment options in addition to staying "a regular". Don't become discouraged, if you notice most people make a quick comment on pictures and you become and stay a "regular". I hope everything works out and you are able to sell by whatever means you decide to use. Having a number of paying options does enable more people to take advantage of your items but if you can't offer many options I think it would still be worth your time to become "a regular" and post here too. Good luck to you.

Favorite Fabrics

Another nice way to add posts is just to welcome new members.

After all... who doesn't like to be welcomed? I know when I first joined it made me feel good to read all the welcome messages.