I purchase almost all of my fabric online and have to say I have never been disappointed. Example is Fat Quarter, just received my latest order from them and I'm delighted. They ship very quickly, package the fabric with great care and I've never received something and thought it was less than I wanted. The fabric that I have purchased from sellers on Ebay have been outstanding with only one exception in many purchases. Also equilter handles only the best fabrics, and yes sometimes the prices for the big name manufacturers are steep. I just pass on those that I feel are too much for a yard. Color wise I've been fortunate I guess because I've had very good experiences in that area as well. You have to watch who you buy from and where the fabric they are selling comes from. All in all I will continue to buy online. So sorry you had a bad experience because fabric is expensive and to not get what you wanted hurts.