Originally Posted by QuilterChick
Originally Posted by plainpat
I think it's great that many ppl can afford to pay the $9 yd & up at LQS.Helps the economy,but for myself....fabric is bought on sale.
I wouldn't buy a purse or a chair without shopping around, same goes for fabrics.
Nothing stays the same forever,try buying USA made fabric.Maybe all shops will eventually be on line only.Fine with me...better prices & shop from home.
Many LQS also have websites and will be happy to ship something to you in a kit if you know what you want. There is one I love here in Inman SC a tiny old town with a great LQS and she has a $5 coupon online. Others in the area do the same. So whether you can physically get to certain shops or not, you can always order from them. Many others also have 10%+ discounts for retirees etc.
I do support my LQShops because I don't want to see them go away. I don't mind paying a little more for the service and for the help, and I can always call with a question. :)
Several times I've been in my LQS and hear the sales gal take a phone call from a customer placing an order over the phone. Before that, I was unaware that they shipped fabric. I'm not sure what they charge for that service. But that makes it more available for everyone.