On EBay, I aim for $1.75/fq or less including shipping for cottons and $2 for batiks. I ask the brand name and only bid/buy on LQS quality. I've gotten quite a few FQ's this past year (building my stash). I try to pay less than$7/yard and frequently get it for less. I buy from stores that sell fabric and ladies destashing. I pay less for "luck of the draw" since I don't get a choice. Some sellers will pull a color range for you and some won't.