Originally Posted by cmw0829
My LQS has an end of bolt discount but only on Wednesday, which is a workday for me and they're open only until 6 PM. Guess I have to wait for vacation.
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I visit a lot of quilt shops, and it amazes me when they DON'T offer a discount at the end of the bolt. I ask for "x" amount of fabric. Then they find an 1/8 of a yard left and ask me if I want it.
"is there a discount?" I say. "No," comes the reply. Then why would I buy more than I asked for??? Such a dumb policy. |
Both our LQS's give the guild members 15% and they also do End of the Bolt Sales, when two yards or less, it's 40% off. I have added to stash this way too, unfortunately too many times. :):)I love end of bolts sales. And it gives me more empty bolts for new fabric to store on.
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Originally Posted by catrancher
I visit a lot of quilt shops, and it amazes me when they DON'T offer a discount at the end of the bolt. I ask for "x" amount of fabric. Then they find an 1/8 of a yard left and ask me if I want it.
"is there a discount?" I say. "No," comes the reply. Then why would I buy more than I asked for??? Such a dumb policy. |
One of the stores nearby does offer a discount, I think 30%, and JoAnn's offers a discount too (I think only if you're not using a coupon). At other stores I've had clerks ask me if I want the remainder at the same price, even though it may be only a couple of inches. What's with that? Wouldn't it be better to either throw it in (assures customer satisfaction and repeat business) or offer a big discount?
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Originally Posted by dunster
One of the stores nearby does offer a discount, I think 30%, and JoAnn's offers a discount too (I think only if you're not using a coupon). At other stores I've had clerks ask me if I want the remainder at the same price, even though it may be only a couple of inches. What's with that? Wouldn't it be better to either throw it in (assures customer satisfaction and repeat business) or offer a big discount?
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one of my LQS give 20% off if you finish the bolt on the 20th of every month. Well, she is closed today but tomorrow she will give 21% if you finish the bolt!!! I love to go when I can but always come out with way more that I really meant to spend. But have always found uses for the material I get or at least have a plan for it, time will tell if it really gets used for that.
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Mine does not offer a discount. They get every penny out of every bolt. They sell 2.5 inch strips for .60 cents. They are typically the last few inches left on a bolt. The thought is you can make your own jelly roll.
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Originally Posted by dunster
One of the stores nearby does offer a discount, I think 30%, and JoAnn's offers a discount too (I think only if you're not using a coupon). At other stores I've had clerks ask me if I want the remainder at the same price, even though it may be only a couple of inches. What's with that? Wouldn't it be better to either throw it in (assures customer satisfaction and repeat business) or offer a big discount?
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There is a wonderful quilt shop in Tecumseh, MI named "The Quilt Patch" that has a room with past season fabrics marked at a discounted price, I think no more than $7.99 a yard (I THINK!). They also have a large quantity of "finish the bolt" at a discount also, but I don't remember the percentage. They have a punch card for frequent shoppers also.
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