show us some pictures and prices.

Sorry,
I'm a new user too and not permitted to post any items for sale yet.

You mentioned/asked "what prices should you ask for the fabrics?"

I think the answer to that depends on several things:

Are you trying to recover the cost of what you spent on the items?

Are you "trying to get rid of it"?

How attached are you to some of the pieces?

What do you think the people are willing to pay? Or more accurately, what would YOU be willing to pay?

(There are some people that think you should pay THEM to take the fabric - - I was at a garage sale yesterday, and the seller had most pieces marked at LESS than $0.50 per yard and she told me that someone had complained that her prices were too high)

My personal opinion - and mine only - is that I consider it "fair/reasonable" to ask for what it would cost to replace a piece with something similar.

Examples: Most VIPs - I think it's reasonable to ask $4 to $7 per yard for them.
Most Hoffmans, Kaufmans, Alexander Henrys - $8 to $11 per yard.

There are exceptions. Right now, Dr. Seuss fabric is frequently going for very high prices on e-bay.

I also think it's fair/reasonable/sensible to recover the out-of-pocket cost of shipping.

What you choose to ask is entirely up to you. When I read the classifieds, it varies from people giving things away (postage included) to asking $5.00 for a 10 x 10 inch square of VIP fabric.

If you can remember approximately what you paid for it, I think fair and reasonable would be 50% of that. Before I would sell good fabric at a garage sale, I would just give it to fabric lovers.

Someone on here had their deceased mother's fabric. They took it to the local quilt guild and sold it for $1.00 per yard. I'm sure those were some might happy quilters.

Hi,
I am new here too, but oddly enough, I am thinking
about selling off a good portion of my stash, as well
as 20 years of magazines, books, and patterns. I
am mainly posting so that I can become a 'regular'
so that I could post my things when I'm ready.
Marciacp

Oddly enough, I originally stumbled upon this site when I was looking for a place to sell my fabric. After being here for a couple days I find I really like it here and needed to be a part of kindred souls again. I've found some interesting ideas to continue some aspects of my sewing. I still plan on selling the largest portion of my collection when I am permitted to list it, but I will have plenty left to work with and plan to stay on this forum. You might too!

I have been lurking around for several weeks now.I love reading about what everyone is working on. I need to seriously think about downsizing my sewing stuff. I have been quilting for over 20 years now and have accumulated a great stash of fabrics (including feedsacks), books, magazines, patterns and notions. I am 48 years old and just have one son, I don't know what he would do with my life time collection of quilty stuff. I will try to post often so I can become a "regular" on the boards!

Selling your fabric at the garage sale you mentioned may, in my opinion, be the way to go. Since you mention storing your stash in plastic bins, even tho good quality, it may be damaged unless you've drilled many holes in the plastic for air to flow, and have re-folded from time to time. You may want to check for a local quilt guild and ask for their advice; quilters are very helpful, friendly people for the most part.
Good Luck

Actually I had thought of that. The fabrics were on shelves in my sewing room until just recently. That's why I am selling them; I can't see any point in storing them.

There is a yahoo group called SewItsForSale - go to yahoo groups and put that title in where to look. A great site to sell quilt goodies. Where in Ohio are you? I'm near Cincinnati
good luck