Marycumi

Sounds like a rip off. Did they charge the suggested retail cost? Most LQS buy their books through a distributor that charges less than the SRP even with the shipping charges.

clhr

We only have one local quilt store & when I have taken a class if there is a charge for the class she prints out instructions & gives us a discount on the material & even if we go back for more fabric she gives a discount then too. When it is time for the backing fabric there is also a discount. She has even ordered patterns for me when she orders & I only pay the price that is on it NO shipping of other charges other than State & city sales taxes. Ours is locally owned. She is also a great quilter.

jmabby

I have taken several classes, sometimes not even buying fabic at shop and NEVER been charged for any additional cost except taxes All the shops give 10-15% on anything you buy in the shop that day.

MadQuilter

I'm sure I pay for the charges but it is figured into the price.

linmid

Live in central Texas and have never been charged shipping charge. Perhaps something new shop owners are/will be starting?

MaggieLou

Mine doesn't charge a shipping charge and usually doesn't charge the full price of the book.

Maralyn

Now you'll probably never take another class there, because of this practice, so what have they gained?

patdesign

Sounds a little on the greedy side to me

caspharm

I agree that if the store is hosting the class (at least the ones I've attended), the store will usually give some kind of class discount for class supplies. I have never heard of charging full price + shipping.

AnnaF

Wow that's different, I'd not sign on to that if you're buying book, paying for class, and buying material from the shop and that said, paying a minimum of 50% mark up on the book and fabrics. I've never heard of a shop charging shipping on a book, that's downright greedy.