garage sale pricing
05-13-2012, 06:00 AM
#47
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I paid $1.50 to $2.00 per yard at the last garage sale I purchased fabric this spring.
I paid $1.50 for fat quarters about two years ago - because I wanted those prints for a project that I was contributing to.
I will sometimes try negotiating with the seller - there have even been times I've paid more than was asked!
I paid $1.50 for fat quarters about two years ago - because I wanted those prints for a project that I was contributing to.
I will sometimes try negotiating with the seller - there have even been times I've paid more than was asked!
05-13-2012, 06:38 AM
#49
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Originally Posted by athenascooter
I am having a garage sale and have priced my fabric (most of it is quilt shop $9 - $12 A yard) at $2 - $3 a yard and have had alot of quilters complaining that it is too high priced. What do you price it at? I was also shocked to see a women about 70 shop lifting. Her husband put movies in their bag with purchases from next door and she was putting Aida cloth in her purse. If they were hard off I would have given them it if asked but they were dress to the high and driving a newer car. Would you have asked for payment of the items or as I did not say anything.
your prices are fair but as others said they are looking for good but cheap. good luck
05-13-2012, 06:51 AM
#50
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I think your price is fine. My general take on garage sales is, it's my stuff and if you don't like my price you don't have to buy it.
EXACTLY my take....now I won't pay $3yd for OLD walmart fabric, and I know my fabrics, but would expect to pay that and more for newer 1999 and up fabric from quality makers!
as for the shop lifting...yep...the older and nicer the more they are hurting and will steal it all!
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