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Old 10-10-2010, 08:46 AM
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Did I read this wrong, or are they really trying to sell this fabric for $250!?? :shock: I know it's for 8 1/2 yards, but...... I understand that most fabric lines are manufactured in limited quantities, but come on!!! :roll: You better grab this up while you can!! As for me, I'll pass!!! :lol:

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Is it vintage? If so, it may be worth that much to someone.
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Originally Posted by Candace
Is it vintage? If so, it may be worth that much to someone.
It's not vintage. The seller states that he/she originally purchased it to cover their grandchildren's toybox. It also states that the seller will putting up more "rare or hard to find" fabrics in the coming days. :wink:
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Yes, you read that correctly. Wow, I think, no I know, I would pass on that also. That is a lot of $$ for something appearing to be vintage. Is it? I think that seller should rethink that one.
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It is only $30 a yard. I think I will pass... It doesn't say where she purchased it, but it looks vintage. So who knows.
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Even though the description lists it as rare/hard to find... I think I will pass too :D:D:D
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Originally Posted by pab58
Originally Posted by Candace
Is it vintage? If so, it may be worth that much to someone.
It's not vintage. The seller states that he/she originally purchased it to cover their grandchildren's toybox. It also states that the seller will putting up more "rare or hard to find" fabrics in the coming days. :wink:
That doesn't mean it's not true, vintage fabric.
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Originally Posted by Candace
Is it vintage? If so, it may be worth that much to someone.
I just received an email from her about the age of the fabric. She is making a guess that it is from the early 1980s. Does that make it vintage? :? How old does a fabric need to be in order to be considered "vintage?"
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I did a quick search on how old something has to be to be called vintage. And the answer is at least 20 years. So if this fabric is from the 1980's I suppose it would be considered vintage. But I will still pass on it at $30 a yard (plus shipping).
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In my mind early 1980's doesn't warrant a $30 per yard price, either.
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