WOW! In shock.
12-03-2010, 04:05 PM
#81
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As far as the JoAnn's prices, I think it's just all part of the usual marketing gimmicks that they use. Mark it up to mark it down, so that the customers will get all excited, especially if they can use a 50% off coupon.
But consider... I've seen fabrics on their calico wall that they have priced at $9.99 / yard, and I know for a fact the wholesale price is $3.50 / yard. So they run them on sale at 40% off and the customers think it's a good deal. It's all a game... and apparently it works well, because so many retailers are playing it!
But consider... I've seen fabrics on their calico wall that they have priced at $9.99 / yard, and I know for a fact the wholesale price is $3.50 / yard. So they run them on sale at 40% off and the customers think it's a good deal. It's all a game... and apparently it works well, because so many retailers are playing it!
12-03-2010, 04:14 PM
#82
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Location: Greenfield. Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by mommafank
Was going to complain about prices also but then seeing what they are paying in other countries felt it not a great idea. So I guess we all should concentrate on how to quilt with less money. Lets all exchange ideas for obtaining our fabrics at a more affordable price. I used to shop at Walmart until they deleted all the fabric from their stores.
12-03-2010, 04:20 PM
#83
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Location: Owensboro, KY
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There are two places I like to purchase fabric where the prices are really discounted. I prefer to purchase good quality quilting fabric, but cannot afford the full prices. I'm always looking for discontinued, sale or clearance buys.
My first favorite place is The Stitch-N-Frame shop located in Vicksburg, MS. www.stitch-n-frame.net
Every Wednesday, she posts the "Thursday Special" with many different fabrics marked down. Those specials are good Wed. evening, all day Thursday and early Friday until she turns it off when the store opens.
Every Thursday, the specials change. In addition, she frequently has Fall Specials or Thanksgiving Specials, etc. They are wonderful to deal with and great with shipping. If you tell them you need something asap, it comes fast.
My second favorite place is Whittle's Fabrics in Smith's Grove, KY. www.whittlesfabrics.com
Many of their fabrics are discontinued, but hey, they have name brand quilting fabric and not the cheaper fabrics in the big box stores. If you live close enough to actually visit, the fabric is even cheaper. I've bought Marcus Bros. fabric for as little as $3 per yard.
Finally, I've recently ordered from www.fabricandetc.com which is a quilt shop going out of business. Her items are currently 40% off. I bought 10 sets of Moda charm packs for $4 apiece.
My first favorite place is The Stitch-N-Frame shop located in Vicksburg, MS. www.stitch-n-frame.net
Every Wednesday, she posts the "Thursday Special" with many different fabrics marked down. Those specials are good Wed. evening, all day Thursday and early Friday until she turns it off when the store opens.
Every Thursday, the specials change. In addition, she frequently has Fall Specials or Thanksgiving Specials, etc. They are wonderful to deal with and great with shipping. If you tell them you need something asap, it comes fast.
My second favorite place is Whittle's Fabrics in Smith's Grove, KY. www.whittlesfabrics.com
Many of their fabrics are discontinued, but hey, they have name brand quilting fabric and not the cheaper fabrics in the big box stores. If you live close enough to actually visit, the fabric is even cheaper. I've bought Marcus Bros. fabric for as little as $3 per yard.
Finally, I've recently ordered from www.fabricandetc.com which is a quilt shop going out of business. Her items are currently 40% off. I bought 10 sets of Moda charm packs for $4 apiece.
12-03-2010, 04:22 PM
#84
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Location: Owensboro, KY
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RIGHT! The same thing happens when the price of oil changes. Gas station prices zoom up immediately. Do you think that's what they paid for the gas in their underground tanks? Nope...they getcha anyway they can.
12-03-2010, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rebeljane
Me too. In Australia quilt shops sell fabric for up to $35.00 per metre
I go to the next guy who sells his $16 - $26 on average.
12-03-2010, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by stitchinwitch
WOW How can you ladies from the UK and Canada AND Australia even afford to quilt? If I didn't have so much stash, I would give it up myself. The key word is SALE! Shop Sales and let others pay the $12 per yard for fabric.......
12-03-2010, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by stitchinwitch
WOW How can you ladies from the UK and Canada AND Australia even afford to quilt? If I didn't have so much stash, I would give it up myself. The key word is SALE! Shop Sales and let others pay the $12 per yard for fabric.......
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