Buying fabric - interesting
#33
My understanding is that Amazon has worked out some kind of deal with UPS to get the cost of shipping down. I think when you are a major mailer then you get benefits. We regular folks soak up the loss.
#34
I do almost all shopping through Amazon, I am a Prime member and get 2nd day air free, in the end it is worth every bit, especially during the holidays, since they do a mass amount of shipping they are able to get better prices and cheaper shipping.
#35
Ditto. During Christmas when my kids' wish lists change from day to day, it's so nice to go to amazon and order and know I'll get it in time. I love Prime.
#36
I agree with you. I don't like to pay shipping. I try to buy enough to get free shipping and/or use my Amazon prime. I often find things cheaper on Amazon from the same place than you could buy it direct. They might have agreements in place before the price goes up.
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This is just an interesting thread I am so glad that I read it. I love Fabric.com and everytime I "shop around" I always come back to them. I refuse to pay shipping ... and the fabric piling up in my sewing room is the evidence
I love Amazon too I have never had any problems with them. The one time I thought I received bad product the credited me and told me to throw away the item. It makes sense that they joined forces
I have always considered joining Amazon Prime.. and I did it for the 30 day free trial but didn't want to pay so I canceled. I didn't think about using it for Fabric.com purchases. Then I could just get the 1 or 2 yards that I want and get the free shipping from the Amazon Prime.. that would pay for itself and then my fabric pile up might actually stop building up (I say MIGHT - not guaranteed ha ha ha)
I have never compared Fabric.com shipping to Amazons.... I just might have to do that now. Amazon is how I found Fabric.com anyway..
I love Amazon too I have never had any problems with them. The one time I thought I received bad product the credited me and told me to throw away the item. It makes sense that they joined forces
I have always considered joining Amazon Prime.. and I did it for the 30 day free trial but didn't want to pay so I canceled. I didn't think about using it for Fabric.com purchases. Then I could just get the 1 or 2 yards that I want and get the free shipping from the Amazon Prime.. that would pay for itself and then my fabric pile up might actually stop building up (I say MIGHT - not guaranteed ha ha ha)
I have never compared Fabric.com shipping to Amazons.... I just might have to do that now. Amazon is how I found Fabric.com anyway..
#38
I, too, am very glad I read this thread.
Several months ago while browsing around Pinterest, I happened upon a chenille baby quilt featuring Oink-A-Doodle-Moo fabric. We are expecting a new baby in the family in December and I thought this quilt would be perfect.
I was very disappointed, however, when I read the directions for the quilt more closely, as it called for TWO charm packs and when I searched quiltshops.com the only shop that still had the charm packs listed them at almost $35 each. This would be $70 just for the fabric for the top, plus an additional 4 yards of flannel to make the chenille, bringing the total to around $100! Sorry, I don't think so.
So when I read this post I went to amazon.com and did a search for Oink fabric and can you believe it, they had the charm packs for $9.50 each! What a difference!!!
The charm packs and the fabric for the binding are now ordered. I am going to be one proud, happy grandma come December!
Several months ago while browsing around Pinterest, I happened upon a chenille baby quilt featuring Oink-A-Doodle-Moo fabric. We are expecting a new baby in the family in December and I thought this quilt would be perfect.
I was very disappointed, however, when I read the directions for the quilt more closely, as it called for TWO charm packs and when I searched quiltshops.com the only shop that still had the charm packs listed them at almost $35 each. This would be $70 just for the fabric for the top, plus an additional 4 yards of flannel to make the chenille, bringing the total to around $100! Sorry, I don't think so.
So when I read this post I went to amazon.com and did a search for Oink fabric and can you believe it, they had the charm packs for $9.50 each! What a difference!!!
The charm packs and the fabric for the binding are now ordered. I am going to be one proud, happy grandma come December!
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