Quilt shop auction haul
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I too was at that auction. I live about 25 miles west of their building. My bid number was 234 if that gives you a clue as to the size of the crowd but as sweetana3 said they were also selling new building supplies, gigantic flower pots, kitchens, etc. I don't think some of these ladies were auction savy. I think they paid too much for things, especially when there was plenty of fabric (650+bolts). Towards the end I managed to buy 6 partial bolts for $4 but had to buy 6. Then I got 2 with more yardage (about 8 or 9 yds each) for $12 each. I considered the Thangles but couldn't get close and didn't know what I would do with so many. Even with a 10% buyer's premium added, I figured I paid about $1.50 a yd. for Moda, Hoffman and other premium fabrics that were priced on the bolt at about $9 I'm an auction nut and managed to get my husband to stay home but let me use his truck (just in case).
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05-18-2012 02:10 PM