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Gramkc 09-24-2011 12:05 PM

Hi,

I use to work for JoAnn's, I know in my area store they would want to know you were unhappy with your purchase and why. if you have the crooked ends and or the actual fat quarters, I would bring it in or take a picture of it to show them. I love JoAnn's mainly for their crafts but also because St. Albans Staff is so helpful and friendly.

CalleQuilter 09-24-2011 12:17 PM

I don't buy fabric at Joanne's anymore. On two different occassions I have waited in a long line to get fabric cut, and when I get to the register, it's not the sale price that's advertised, even though there's a big sign over the fabric that I can point to. They don't even honor their own mistakes, nor remove the sign so someone else doesn't think it's on sale. Go to a "real" fabric store with quality fabric, even if it costs a little more. You get what you pay for.

noveltyjunkie 09-24-2011 12:23 PM


Originally Posted by paulswalia
This is an interesting subject when compared to a recent post complaining about FQs being $3.00 at the LQS. There's a reason JAs sells FQs for $1.99 - the quality is less and so is the size.

+1

I would still write to their HQ though. I wonder where the fabric is cut? I suspect some exhausted worker in China does it for 14 hours a day and a pittance of a wage.

noveltyjunkie 09-24-2011 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by ewecansew
Cutting fabric is not an exact science--we have all had off-cuts when we are cutting our own strips or squares.

I disagree. Measuring IS an exact science. By definition!

Yes we can all make a mistake, but most of us do not seek to sell our mistakes to others for a profit. You seem to think it is OK to do so?

Business should not get away with taking money under false pretences, even if this happens because of poor quality control, rather than intent to defraud.

majormom 09-24-2011 12:42 PM


Originally Posted by CalleQuilter
I don't buy fabric at Joanne's anymore. On two different occassions I have waited in a long line to get fabric cut, and when I get to the register, it's not the sale price that's advertised, even though there's a big sign over the fabric that I can point to. They don't even honor their own mistakes, nor remove the sign so someone else doesn't think it's on sale. Go to a "real" fabric store with quality fabric, even if it costs a little more. You get what you pay for.

Amen to that. Buying shoddy fabric or paying for something we don't get is wasting our money. LQS don't have the 'luxury' of being too big for their britches. I think that companies like Joanns feel they can get away with a lot just because a lot of times they are the only game in town. There are so many of us that have had problems with Joann stores, I can't believe 'corporate' doesn't isn't aware of it.

jojosnana 09-24-2011 01:07 PM

tell them.

Shayvian 09-24-2011 01:07 PM

Hi, MaryP!
I already don't like to shop at Joann's because of the quality of their stuff and treatment by the staff. What kind of material do you buy?
Shayvian

Shayvian 09-24-2011 01:09 PM

Hi!
I agree with you. I don't usually shop at Joanns. What kind of material do you buy for quilting?
Shayvian

Shayvian 09-24-2011 01:12 PM

Hi, JoJosNanny!
Thanks for your suggestion.
Shayvian

dellareya 09-24-2011 02:01 PM

I hope you tell the manager. She should be happy to make a customer happy.


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