Prices of batting (groan)
#21
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I bring stuff across the border to Canada alot. It is not expensive to declare (i.e. not smuggle it in), especially if the product is made in the US, as then there is no duty. You may have to pay HST, but that is not nearly as expensive as shipping usually is. Also, if you are away at least 48 hours (soon to be 24 hours as of June 1) you can bring more in duty free. Even on a day trip, it's worth it.
GEMRM
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I mean, of course, as long as it is legal product. Plus we aren't allowed to carry more than 10,000 $ in person. I can't imagine why Canada wouldn't let you bring in pretty much whatever you want.
#22
I recently bought a bunch of batting from Connecting Threads, they were all on sale and since my total bill was more than $50 the shipping was free. Not sure that they carry Warm & Natural but they do have several brands. I like Hobbs 80/20 but also ordered some different type battings to try out.
#23
I bring stuff across the border to Canada alot. It is not expensive to declare (i.e. not smuggle it in), especially if the product is made in the US, as then there is no duty. You may have to pay HST, but that is not nearly as expensive as shipping usually is. Also, if you are away at least 48 hours (soon to be 24 hours as of June 1) you can bring more in duty free. Even on a day trip, it's worth it.
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#24
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 62
Kingsmen quilting supply carries Hobbs batting AND they ship to Canada. A queen size 100% cotton batting is US $15 and the 80/20 Hobbs Heirloom is only $12.50.
I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone would order from JoAnnes, their prices are unreasonably high even when at 50% off! Believe me Hobbs is a wonderful product, I prefer it over W&N. The 80/20 handles and feels just like W&N. I also love their Poly.
http://www.kmquiltingsupply.net/index.php
I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone would order from JoAnnes, their prices are unreasonably high even when at 50% off! Believe me Hobbs is a wonderful product, I prefer it over W&N. The 80/20 handles and feels just like W&N. I also love their Poly.
http://www.kmquiltingsupply.net/index.php
#25
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Central NY
Posts: 859
I bought a 40 yard roll of 45" W&N batting for $80, which was 50% off Joann's regular price. Shipping was $12. EVERY other site I checked charged upwards of $140 PLUS shipping.
I can't for the life of me see why anyone would buy from anyone BUT Joann Fabric...for bolts of W&N anyway. I don't know about other brands, so I can't speak to that.
"I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone would order from JoAnnes, their prices are unreasonably high even when at 50% off! Believe me Hobbs is a wonderful product, I prefer it over W&N. The 80/20 handles and feels just like W&N. I also love their Poly."
http://www.kmquiltingsupply.net/index.php[/QUOTE]
I can't for the life of me see why anyone would buy from anyone BUT Joann Fabric...for bolts of W&N anyway. I don't know about other brands, so I can't speak to that.
"I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone would order from JoAnnes, their prices are unreasonably high even when at 50% off! Believe me Hobbs is a wonderful product, I prefer it over W&N. The 80/20 handles and feels just like W&N. I also love their Poly."
http://www.kmquiltingsupply.net/index.php[/QUOTE]
#26
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY
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Holy cow, for those prices, I'd defintely either have it shipped in or drive down into Washington for a day!
I agree w/ another poster on how far apart is acceptable. A product may say it can be 8" apart, but that would not look as nice, in my opinion.
(I'm sure OP realizes there's no need for smuggling. We have folks by the busload who come down from CA, mainly Toronto, to shop @ local outlet mall.)
www.fabric.com carries batting and ships internationally. Unfortunately, their free shipping w/ a $35 order only pertains to USA orders. No idea what shipping would be, but it'd be worth the time to fill out the order and find out - you can always not finalize it.
Good luck! And if you go to AZ every year, next year you should stock up while you are in the States (where we complain endlessly about our taxes without realizing how lucky we really are).
I agree w/ another poster on how far apart is acceptable. A product may say it can be 8" apart, but that would not look as nice, in my opinion.
(I'm sure OP realizes there's no need for smuggling. We have folks by the busload who come down from CA, mainly Toronto, to shop @ local outlet mall.)
www.fabric.com carries batting and ships internationally. Unfortunately, their free shipping w/ a $35 order only pertains to USA orders. No idea what shipping would be, but it'd be worth the time to fill out the order and find out - you can always not finalize it.
Good luck! And if you go to AZ every year, next year you should stock up while you are in the States (where we complain endlessly about our taxes without realizing how lucky we really are).
#27
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: NY
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I will concede if you happen to be one of the fortunate few who get coupons (I have signed up numerous times and have yet to ever receive one) and you live very close to JoAnnes and you can wait until they do a 50% off sale AND have a coupon then by all means go to JoAnnes.
I have found less expensive options where I can shop at MY convenience, order from the comfort of my computer and get it delivered right to my doorstep and I don't have to wait for a "sale". I long ago gave up on JoAnnes when I finally realized that they have inflated prices to make you THINK you are getting such a great deal when they advertise 50% off when in reality you are just paying the normal retail price of your LQS or an online source PLUS shipping.
#29
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After spending the winter in AZ I was able to go to our local fabric store. I had read about the cost of Warm & Natural batting increasing in price. I wanted to check our prices against US prices. W & N is $38.00 a meter (39 inches) & the pre-packaged queen size was 98.00. Needless to say I didn't buy any, hope it goes on sale.
#30
I have ordered batting from Hancocks of Paducha. They sometimes have a free shipping event where Canadians can get free shipping with a $100 purchase, this can include up to 2 battings. I will stock up on their clearance fabrics and solids, and a couple of battings. I did get charged from customs once, only $20. that would have been about what I would have paid for tax anyhow here. If you sign up for their email updated, they have a free shipping event every few months.
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