Awwww.... they're not selling it in the US!
04-29-2012, 01:29 PM
#22
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Couldn't you just find a Canadian online quilt shop and order the fabric if they carry it? It might cost a bit, but if you really want it, wouldn't that work?
04-29-2012, 02:06 PM
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FavFabrics is in the business of selling fabric, so I doubt she's going to be interested in buying at retail, to re-sell!
04-30-2012, 04:47 AM
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Last night I went on Northcott's site to see what new fabrics they are coming out with, and they have a wonderful Stonehenge group with Canadian motifs (maple leaf, moose)... and they are NOT selling it to stores in the US.
Though they did say that if I drive across into Ontario they will sell it to me. And I *was* looking for another reason to spend a couple of days in Toronto (lovely city that it is).
But... the wholesale cost is about 25% more than if I were buying one of their similar fabrics in the US. So I'm not sure I really want to go on this buying trip.
Northcott tells me that the price difference is due to taxes and duty, plus additional transportation costs.
Any Canadians on the forum that know more about this? I'm always curious as to how international commerce works, and what things cost in various places in the world.
I should also mention that the reason they are not selling this to stores in the US is that this is after all a Canadian collection, and if they were selling to the US (at regular US prices) then the US stores would have an unfair advantage over the Canadian stores. And this is completely understandable. Disappointed though I am, if Northcott did not take this policy all the Canadian shops would be terribly upset with them!
Though they did say that if I drive across into Ontario they will sell it to me. And I *was* looking for another reason to spend a couple of days in Toronto (lovely city that it is).
But... the wholesale cost is about 25% more than if I were buying one of their similar fabrics in the US. So I'm not sure I really want to go on this buying trip.
Northcott tells me that the price difference is due to taxes and duty, plus additional transportation costs.
Any Canadians on the forum that know more about this? I'm always curious as to how international commerce works, and what things cost in various places in the world.
I should also mention that the reason they are not selling this to stores in the US is that this is after all a Canadian collection, and if they were selling to the US (at regular US prices) then the US stores would have an unfair advantage over the Canadian stores. And this is completely understandable. Disappointed though I am, if Northcott did not take this policy all the Canadian shops would be terribly upset with them!
04-30-2012, 07:05 AM
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and followed the links to the pattern here: http://quiltwoman.com/A-Flare-For-Sq...t-Pattern.aspx . It is not a free pattern. The Northcott site also shows two other quilt designs using these beautiful fabrics. (The name on the initial posting is for the fabric designer.)
04-30-2012, 07:39 AM
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I have been attracted to the Stonehenge line since I first saw it and have been collecting parts of the line. It just doesn't seem fair that there would be a separate Canadian. I can understand maybe not having as much available in the States, but really??? I just visited the Northcot page and they have at least one of these posted: http://www.northcott.net/?sid=2&layo...abric&fabid=17
04-30-2012, 10:41 AM
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This line is great and I will call my local store to see if they will be carrying it.
It is amazing how many fabrics the Canadian stores aren't allowed to order from the USA wholesalers so I must admit it is kind of fun for me to be on the opposite end of the availability for a change.
No offence intended.
Well, anyone who wants it in the USA can always do what we've been doing for years now - order on-line from a Canadian store and have it shipped across the line. Just be prepared to pay a lot in shipping as our rates are ugly. The other option is to have a Canadian friend buy some and send it to you but, once again, our postal rates will hurt, a lot.
It is amazing how many fabrics the Canadian stores aren't allowed to order from the USA wholesalers so I must admit it is kind of fun for me to be on the opposite end of the availability for a change.
No offence intended.Well, anyone who wants it in the USA can always do what we've been doing for years now - order on-line from a Canadian store and have it shipped across the line. Just be prepared to pay a lot in shipping as our rates are ugly. The other option is to have a Canadian friend buy some and send it to you but, once again, our postal rates will hurt, a lot.
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