I've bought fabric at TM and it's fine--let your fingers decide is great advice. I think most are either as Jan explained--something off on the printing, or they are last season's designs. There are a couple of fabric discount stores in Springfield MO (and probably all over) that buy up those out of season designs and sell at reduced prices--brand names and just fine. Like someone said, buying up overstock and out of date is what TM and Big Lots do to get those good prices.