Originally Posted by
tjradj
If it was that far out of true measurement, I wonder if they were "seconds." In that case the store should have clearly marked them as such. There is no excuse for a "first" quality board to be that off. If it was not a second item, I'd be writing the maker as well as taking it back to the store.
I feel a bit like there's been some shouting down of those who've posted "negative" posts, but I'm going to say something here about the chain fabric stores......
For many, many years I've seen that Olfa brand replacement blades, cutting mats, some scissors, and a few other tools, were rarely "perfect", always appeared to be seconds or damaged when I had bought them or seen them come to classes with my students. I
learned to order mine from Hancocks of Paducah in bulk for students before I had a shop. I never had problems when I ordered this way. (Hancocks of Paducah is NOT the same as Hancocks Fabric Stores - it's independently owned.) And they were quick to replace anything that wasn't right -- such as one cutting mat that arrived in Texas warped during the summer's heat.
I'm still leery of products from Joanne's (no Hancocks in my area), though I've seen that some of their fabrics are up to LQS levels now....and so are the prices!
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Jan in VA