Ordering from e-bay
09-20-2010, 08:52 AM
#41
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 235
I've bought a lot of fabric from ebay, but usually named fabric, Moda, Kaffe Fassett and Liberty mostly. Twice I bought unamed charm squares because they were in a colour I needed but some of them were so thin you could see right through them and I ended up using them in a scrappy quilt.
As most people on here have said, read the sellers feedback (I only buy from sellers with 100% feedback) and also the item description carefully before buying.
As most people on here have said, read the sellers feedback (I only buy from sellers with 100% feedback) and also the item description carefully before buying.
09-20-2010, 09:18 AM
#43
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Georgia
Posts: 1,416
I live out in the boonies, at least 40 miles one way to nearest fabric tore... So, I've bought a good bit from ebay that is quilt related. I have purchased over 100 times and have only been dissatisfied twice. Once I ordered 2" red strips, and I got BRICK strips which couldn't be used with what I wanted. The second disappointing time, I ordered 5" charm squares and at least 1/2 of the squares were very thin, cheap fabric. I've learned my lesson, at least on the quality part. I have purchased LOTS of magazines and books; never been disappointed.
09-20-2010, 10:00 AM
#46
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Central Coast CA
Posts: 1,918
I've gotten quite a bit of fabric from eBay. The yardage was of good weight for the most part. Once when I ordered a fabric out of Canada, assuming that it was probably a little darker than the pic showed, it came looking EXACTLY like the pic! Had to find the right color elsewhere.
I have also ordered precut squares, but won't again unless they are name brand packets. You never know what thin wimpy ugly shoddy gingham or something they might stick in there!
And pay good mind to the shipping charges, they can be ridiculous!!
I have also ordered precut squares, but won't again unless they are name brand packets. You never know what thin wimpy ugly shoddy gingham or something they might stick in there!
And pay good mind to the shipping charges, they can be ridiculous!!
09-20-2010, 10:19 AM
#47
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Posts: 581
Originally Posted by Cathy M
I've shopped a lot on Ebay for fabric and other items. Check the feedback, the description of the item and make sure you check the location of the seller. Most people on Ebay are very honest and just trying to make a buck like the rest of us in life. If they sell you something you're unhappy with, quietly contact them and let them know. It's very sad to see new people to Ebay buy one thing and then go off the deep end over their purchase. HAVE FUN SHOPPING :):) You can shop in you jammies..... what could be funner that?
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