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wraez 03-07-2011 08:43 PM

Haven't purchased any in quite some time. Always had a good experience except one. The fabric reeked of smoke and it had hems in it ... hardly new and unused. But I washed it and still have some. I like it but didn't like the stink when I opened the pkg.

There used to be a seller that only sold fabric on the bolt at great prices and I'd buy lots from him. He'd have 90+ bolts for sale. Then one day poof, he wasn't listing anymore. He had wonderful name brand stuff.

Just never send cash or Money Orders or even checks. I had a friend who bought about $70 of kids stuff and it was never sent to her and cuz she didn't use paypal or credit card she had no recourse.

wesing 03-07-2011 08:58 PM

I've only bought fabric on ebay twice, and both times it was a good buy.

Once I ran out of fabric and the store where I bought it had sold all they had. I took a chance on a purchase and was able to get enough to finish the top and now have some of that red in my stash.

The other time I saw some jelly rolls about to end and the bid was very low. I put in a low bid and got a great deal on some multi-color jelly rolls to make into a Log Cabin (someday).

Darren

fabricesta 03-07-2011 09:31 PM

I have bought several pieces from stores and from private sellers and have been happy with all that I got.

imanoni 03-07-2011 10:01 PM

I have bought and sold on eBay for nearly 10 years, I have only had one instance of anything happening to me, and it was recently, I bought something, paid on PayPay and it never arrived. No messages from the seller...Ebay refunded my money without any problems. So, now that they have that guarantee, I wouldn't be afraid to buy

Rann 03-07-2011 11:02 PM

I am almost 100% happy with ebay fabric--the only 2 problems I ever had was with 2 sellers who didn't know woven polyester from cotton. Need I say more?

justflyingin 03-07-2011 11:54 PM


Most of those seller don't know a thing about fabrilc, or quilting.
They aren't there to rip you off, just to make a few bucks for themselves.
I'm always looking for the sellers that don't know what they have. That way they sell it more cheaply. A seller who knows what fabric is worth charges a lot more! :)

Qwiltylady 03-08-2011 01:45 AM

The only problem I have had buying fabric on ebay is when I buy bundles that may not be what is pictured. I did this once and got 25 fqs of thin trashy fabrics that none of which matched the photo. Now I check the fine print and make sure I am only buying what is pictured and that it is 100% cotton. So just be careful of bundles and that they are the fabrics that are pictured and you should be fine.

QM 03-08-2011 02:06 AM

This is a helpful topic.

dharen7 03-08-2011 02:47 AM

My sil buys on ebay Only one time she had a problem and the lady sent her the wrong stuff. She finally got it resolved but it took a while

fktsewing 03-08-2011 04:26 AM

I buy on ebay all the time and have only had 1 bad experience. Won't buy from anyone unless they have 95% or above in a rating. I have gotten some great buys and some fabrics that are no longer in print. Don't go by just one persons opinion.


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