laynak,
It is more how fast can they cut it for you. I know last Nov I could stack it out pretty fast on the counter and time got a clerk there I had pile and she helped me find more. She got a ladder and got down the last piece that as on display. I went to two stores and both had material I wanted. But for quilt fronts.
I have bought total of 6 yards this year and both were marked down. I know what you man as I went like $300 and I figured it averaged like 10 a yard. None of this was on sale. But out of town and my only chance for it. I plan to do again this Nov if I go there for Thanksgiving. I may or may not find material I want. $200 for gas.
It costs to make a quilt. I have been making scrap 16 patches.