Craftsy Deals - Mystery Box
#141
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Harrisburg, OR
Posts: 443
They did disclose that it would be a fat quarter bundle and two charm packs.i ordered on it came with 13 fat quarters moda etchings and 3 charms exactly like the photo but be warned this was NOT a $120 value i can understand the mystery but at least make them worth the value of stated price (and forgive the signature i have not posted in a year and rules have changed way to much) i just wanted to warn others to be careful
#142
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MO (the Show Me state)
Posts: 2,947
they probably stated values up to $120.00 (to cover themselves) and a moda fat quarter can cost up to $3.50 each and a 6" charm pack is usually around $12.99 to $13.99. the 5" ones are just over $10.00. since each got a different number of fq's and charms, i would think these were clearance items.
i do believe that craftsy would have made sure that the value of each person's mystery box would have at least been the $60.00 they paid for it or they would open themselves up to many problems i.e. deceptive advertising
i do believe that craftsy would have made sure that the value of each person's mystery box would have at least been the $60.00 they paid for it or they would open themselves up to many problems i.e. deceptive advertising
#143
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Harrisburg, OR
Posts: 443
they probably stated values up to $120.00 (to cover themselves) and a moda fat quarter can cost up to $3.50 each and a 6" charm pack is usually around $12.99 to $13.99. the 5" ones are just over $10.00. since each got a different number of fq's and charms, i would think these were clearance items.
i do believe that craftsy would have made sure that the value of each person's mystery box would have at least been the $60.00 they paid for it or they would open themselves up to many problems i.e. deceptive advertising
i do believe that craftsy would have made sure that the value of each person's mystery box would have at least been the $60.00 they paid for it or they would open themselves up to many problems i.e. deceptive advertising
#145
I am sorry some didn't get what they had hoped, and I can't remember what the add said besides a "fat quarter bundle and charm packs".
I am happy with mine as I did get a nice box but sad others did not.
I just priced out my stuff via Fat Quarters Shop. It would have been $118.50.
BTW, the butterfly fabric is Cocoon by Valeria Wells (I think Sharon told us that earlier), the pink flowers is Veranda by Verna Mosquera and the blue pack I got was Gyspy Caravan by Amy Butler.
I am happy with mine as I did get a nice box but sad others did not.
I just priced out my stuff via Fat Quarters Shop. It would have been $118.50.
BTW, the butterfly fabric is Cocoon by Valeria Wells (I think Sharon told us that earlier), the pink flowers is Veranda by Verna Mosquera and the blue pack I got was Gyspy Caravan by Amy Butler.
Last edited by tngal22; 07-16-2012 at 05:18 AM.
#146
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 816
I'm sad to hear so many people are disappointed.
When figuring out the "value" make sure to price things at MSRP- which is rarely what anyone actually sells things for. That will inflate it a bit (why I don't buy mystery boxes- I do better shopping clearance myself). I wonder if the original add did say "up to" I don't remember it saying that.
When figuring out the "value" make sure to price things at MSRP- which is rarely what anyone actually sells things for. That will inflate it a bit (why I don't buy mystery boxes- I do better shopping clearance myself). I wonder if the original add did say "up to" I don't remember it saying that.
#147
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MO (the Show Me state)
Posts: 2,947
well tngal did say she was being a guinea pig for this mystery. for those of you who are unhappy, i would suggest contacting craftsy with your responses and allow them the opportunity to make it right or explain to you. craftsy is a reputable site and i would think they want to uphold their reputation. i know they got more sales because the mystery box was mentioned on this site. i would let them know that also.
just as an example there was an online store with a special offering on fq mystery bundles 10 for $5.00 (their choice). it was mentioned on this board and it took hold like wildfire. we wiped them out in hours, many of us ordering multiple bundles and none of knowing what fabrics we would receive. i had investigated their site and looked at the manufacturers and fabric lines they carried and felt pretty good about my purchase. once the fabric arrived... well .... it was not what i was expecting. i believe i ordered 3 bundles and like less than a third of the patterns. i am almost sure they had another bunch of bottom of the pattern barrel fabrics from which they fetched mine. some like theirs and others didn't. it was a mystery box which means you don't really know what you are getting so i just found use for the fabrics in my swaps. one woman's horror can be another woman's treasure. when you are venturing into mystery anything (fabric, quilts, etc), you should be prepared for the ups and the downs.
just as an example there was an online store with a special offering on fq mystery bundles 10 for $5.00 (their choice). it was mentioned on this board and it took hold like wildfire. we wiped them out in hours, many of us ordering multiple bundles and none of knowing what fabrics we would receive. i had investigated their site and looked at the manufacturers and fabric lines they carried and felt pretty good about my purchase. once the fabric arrived... well .... it was not what i was expecting. i believe i ordered 3 bundles and like less than a third of the patterns. i am almost sure they had another bunch of bottom of the pattern barrel fabrics from which they fetched mine. some like theirs and others didn't. it was a mystery box which means you don't really know what you are getting so i just found use for the fabrics in my swaps. one woman's horror can be another woman's treasure. when you are venturing into mystery anything (fabric, quilts, etc), you should be prepared for the ups and the downs.
#150
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Northwest Washington
Posts: 17
I didn't even get a packing list so I called to check. I just talked to Craftsy customer service and they are sending a return label for a full refund. I guess paying the return postage will cement the lesson.
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