Originally Posted by AnnWill
I usually stay away from the pre-cuts for just that reason--I think they are too high. I know it takes extra work to pre-cut them, but do they charge me for cutting the fabric when I purchase what I want and have it cut? I think the charge for cutting is generally included in the overhead costs.
I've been in a couple of swaps where we cut x number of strips and send in x number of sets. The mailing cost for about 45 strips to the swap site and back is usually $9. That's equal to the price for the fabric and cutting cost of a jelly roll at the LQS.