I didn't know about the end of bolt discount either. Not to long ago I picked up a piece and ask for a yard. There was one inch over the yard and she charged me full price for the one inch. My friend said I should have told her to cut the one inch off. I will no the next time. I could have lived without it. I have a feeling store managers may be making the difference in policy at the different stores. I am also finding the people they are hiring are not knowledgeable about fabric.