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09-07-2010, 11:45 AM
#212
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Originally Posted by aussie croydon
Here in Australia it is normal to pay anything between $20.00 to $26.00 a metre. I have a look at the fabrics that I like here then I google the fabric online and normally with postage pay around $10.00 US a yard instead. So it is a much cheaper option for me.
09-07-2010, 11:53 AM
#213
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Originally Posted by quilterfly
How do those of you who live in Canada, England, Australia, etc. manage to purchase fabric at all? I'd have to go back to using old clothing, etc. if I had to pay those prices for fabric. I've seen some of those fabrics though, and they are exquisite. social Security retirement just doesn't make allowances for my fabric stash.
Because of the bad economy lots of quilt shops closed their doors. In that case I buy a whole bunch of real quilting fabrics when it's on sale. But my stash whit real quilting fabs is quite small.
So only for swaps and special quilts I use real quilting fabrics. :)
( and yes I use old clothes and linnen too :) )
09-07-2010, 12:06 PM
#214
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[quote=3TreeFrog][quote=canuckninepatch]
I too am Canadian:lol:, and have learned the hard and expensive way to NEVER use UPS when ordering something from the US. I always use USPS (United States Postal Services).
UPS has manages somehow to make themselves a:thumbdown: broker for the border and can charge you whatever :evil: they want :evil: when sending stuff across the border, PLUS :evil: their fee. Now they NEVER tell you this up front, but he :twisted: cost can be astronomical!
TreeFrog
Why not write an article about it, for Helium or about.com?
Originally Posted by watson's mom
Originally Posted by twistedstitcher
I'd be thrilled to pay $9 a yard for fabric. Up here in Canada quilt shop fabric runs about $16-$18 a meter which is about 40". It has to be half price before we get it for $9.
UPS has manages somehow to make themselves a:thumbdown: broker for the border and can charge you whatever :evil: they want :evil: when sending stuff across the border, PLUS :evil: their fee. Now they NEVER tell you this up front, but he :twisted: cost can be astronomical!
TreeFrog
09-07-2010, 02:03 PM
#215
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canuckninepatch: That is terrible that UPS charged that. Where I live, they are not allowed too accept any money for any of us. I think I would be checking into that. They may be pocketing the money. Gosh I just never heard of such!
09-07-2010, 02:04 PM
#216
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We ship only USPS Priority Mail
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - We ship GLOBAL Priority Mail up to 7 Yards in a Flat Rate Envelope ($12.30) to all applicable foreign countries (per www.usps.com). For 7-14 yards, we ship 2 flat rate envelopes. 14 - 21 yards we ship 3 Flat Rate Envelopes.
CANADA & MEXICO - USPS now has the Priority Mail Flat Rate Box, which holds up to 24 yards of fabric. The charge is $25. We still do up to 7 yards for $10.45 in a flat rate envelope.
USA (all 50 states) - Domestic Shipping Prices
Order Amount Shipping
up to 7 yards $4.95 via Priority Mail
7.25-24 yards $10.35 via Priority Mail
SPECIAL PRICING 24+ yards $13.95 via Priority Mail
PLEASE NOTE: I do not track boxes nor provide tracking numbers. I do this to keep the shipping costs down for all of you. I request that everyone wait at least one week from receipt of your shipping notice before contacting me. Please check with your postman too in case the box was left with a neighbor or is at your post office.
• $2.99 or Less • $3.99 or Less A Yard • 54 Inch Moda Fabric • Freespirit Westminster • Holiday • Kona Bay • Marcus Brothers • MODA Fabrics • Projects & Pictures • RJR Fabrics • Shipping Information • Home • View Cart • Check Out • Newsletter Signup • Contact Us • Links • Privacy • Returns • About Us • Site Map
THIS IS THE SHIPPING POLICY ON THE 5 BUCKS A YARD SITE.
the international still sounds pricey if you have to pay for 3 packets, but the canada and mexico sounds worth it for sales stuff, and this site has sales all the time.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - We ship GLOBAL Priority Mail up to 7 Yards in a Flat Rate Envelope ($12.30) to all applicable foreign countries (per www.usps.com). For 7-14 yards, we ship 2 flat rate envelopes. 14 - 21 yards we ship 3 Flat Rate Envelopes.
CANADA & MEXICO - USPS now has the Priority Mail Flat Rate Box, which holds up to 24 yards of fabric. The charge is $25. We still do up to 7 yards for $10.45 in a flat rate envelope.
USA (all 50 states) - Domestic Shipping Prices
Order Amount Shipping
up to 7 yards $4.95 via Priority Mail
7.25-24 yards $10.35 via Priority Mail
SPECIAL PRICING 24+ yards $13.95 via Priority Mail
PLEASE NOTE: I do not track boxes nor provide tracking numbers. I do this to keep the shipping costs down for all of you. I request that everyone wait at least one week from receipt of your shipping notice before contacting me. Please check with your postman too in case the box was left with a neighbor or is at your post office.
• $2.99 or Less • $3.99 or Less A Yard • 54 Inch Moda Fabric • Freespirit Westminster • Holiday • Kona Bay • Marcus Brothers • MODA Fabrics • Projects & Pictures • RJR Fabrics • Shipping Information • Home • View Cart • Check Out • Newsletter Signup • Contact Us • Links • Privacy • Returns • About Us • Site Map
THIS IS THE SHIPPING POLICY ON THE 5 BUCKS A YARD SITE.
the international still sounds pricey if you have to pay for 3 packets, but the canada and mexico sounds worth it for sales stuff, and this site has sales all the time.
09-07-2010, 02:09 PM
#217
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USPS PRIORITY MAIL WITHIN U.S. UP TO 8 YDS COTTONS $4.95 AND UP TO 28 YDS $10.70 (FLANNELS EXTRA)
USPS INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY SHIPPING UP TO 8 YDS COTTONS $13.45 UP TO 28 YDS $43.45 (FLANNELS EXTRA)
CANADA UP TO 8 YDS COTTONS $11.45 AND UP TO 28 YDS $26.95 ( FLANNELS EXTRA)
--ALLOW 2-3 BUSINESS DAYS TO SHIP WEEKENDS EXCLUDED
PLEASE WAIT FOR OUR INVOICE BEFORE PAYING TO ENSURE PROPER SHIPPING COSTS.
www.crowsnestquilting.com http://www.crowsnestquilting.com
USPS INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY SHIPPING UP TO 8 YDS COTTONS $13.45 UP TO 28 YDS $43.45 (FLANNELS EXTRA)
CANADA UP TO 8 YDS COTTONS $11.45 AND UP TO 28 YDS $26.95 ( FLANNELS EXTRA)
--ALLOW 2-3 BUSINESS DAYS TO SHIP WEEKENDS EXCLUDED
PLEASE WAIT FOR OUR INVOICE BEFORE PAYING TO ENSURE PROPER SHIPPING COSTS.
www.crowsnestquilting.com http://www.crowsnestquilting.com
09-07-2010, 02:17 PM
#218
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International Shipping
The shipping charges for shipping international orders are based on the estimated weight of the package. The shipping charge is calculated after the Bill To section of the on-line order form is completed. This allows you to review the shipping charges prior to submitting your order.
International orders, which do not fit into a Global Priority Envelope, will be shipped via UPS.
The shipping charges do not include any customs or duty charges that may be due in a particular country. Fabric.com has no control over those charges and they are the sole responsibility of the person placing the order.
When it is possible, we will ship packages via Global Priority, for a flat rate of $15.95. Please note, there are weight and size restrictions for this shipping option. Not all orders will qualify for this method.
If your country's name is not listed in the country selection field on the order form, we do not currently ship to your country.
this is FABRIC.COM
why not check with these sites via their 'contact us' tab and find out what they can do for you? they want your business. they provide an email address.
The shipping charges for shipping international orders are based on the estimated weight of the package. The shipping charge is calculated after the Bill To section of the on-line order form is completed. This allows you to review the shipping charges prior to submitting your order.
International orders, which do not fit into a Global Priority Envelope, will be shipped via UPS.
The shipping charges do not include any customs or duty charges that may be due in a particular country. Fabric.com has no control over those charges and they are the sole responsibility of the person placing the order.
When it is possible, we will ship packages via Global Priority, for a flat rate of $15.95. Please note, there are weight and size restrictions for this shipping option. Not all orders will qualify for this method.
If your country's name is not listed in the country selection field on the order form, we do not currently ship to your country.
this is FABRIC.COM
why not check with these sites via their 'contact us' tab and find out what they can do for you? they want your business. they provide an email address.
09-07-2010, 02:30 PM
#219
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Originally Posted by ganny
Does everyone pay over $9/yd for material? I must be cheap. Have never paid that much but then I've never been in a quilt shop either.
09-07-2010, 03:01 PM
#220
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my quilt shop goes for 8 dollars a yard for most of the fabrics, 9 seems a little bit high, for me i wait till the have coupons or days where they offer a percentage off their yards or i wait till i have a gift certificate because i think 8 is even a little steep
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