Yah, you really can't "browse". She is quick to ask what in particular you are looking for.
You also have to remember that this is out in Amish country where most people have the same last name. There is a fire department just down the street on the other side. I am sure fire laws, etc. are very slack out there. Her sister is a fabric buyer, so you know how that works. I am sure a lot of that fabric has dry rot at the folds from all the years it has been just sitting there, not being rotated. Back when I worked at Joann's part of my job was going around and looking for fabric that had been there without being sold, and seeing that it got reduced in price to make way for new and fresh fabric. Every time I drive by, I feel sad that all that beautiful fabric is just going to waste. So many wonderful projects could be completed with it. And there are so many needy people in the world who would love to have a quilt made out of that fabric. But just down the road is an outlet that has great deals on quilting fabric, and you aren't in danger when you walk in. And further down the road is Good's and Family Farm Fabrics who have even better prices on their Moda lines. Why shop in a fire trap, when you can drive just a couple miles and browse without fearing for your life?