Sounds like a rip off. Did they charge the suggested retail cost? Most LQS buy their books through a distributor that charges less than the SRP even with the shipping charges.

We only have one local quilt store & when I have taken a class if there is a charge for the class she prints out instructions & gives us a discount on the material & even if we go back for more fabric she gives a discount then too. When it is time for the backing fabric there is also a discount. She has even ordered patterns for me when she orders & I only pay the price that is on it NO shipping of other charges other than State & city sales taxes. Ours is locally owned. She is also a great quilter.

I have taken several classes, sometimes not even buying fabic at shop and NEVER been charged for any additional cost except taxes All the shops give 10-15% on anything you buy in the shop that day.

I'm sure I pay for the charges but it is figured into the price.

Live in central Texas and have never been charged shipping charge. Perhaps something new shop owners are/will be starting?

Mine doesn't charge a shipping charge and usually doesn't charge the full price of the book.

Now you'll probably never take another class there, because of this practice, so what have they gained?

Sounds a little on the greedy side to me

I agree that if the store is hosting the class (at least the ones I've attended), the store will usually give some kind of class discount for class supplies. I have never heard of charging full price + shipping.

Wow that's different, I'd not sign on to that if you're buying book, paying for class, and buying material from the shop and that said, paying a minimum of 50% mark up on the book and fabrics. I've never heard of a shop charging shipping on a book, that's downright greedy.