Ordering from e-bay
09-18-2010, 04:35 PM
#11
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I love ordering fromn E bay! They make the ratings very important. Everyone who sells are working hard to keep their ratings up so you usually get excellent service! I have ordered things I could not even find anyplace else!
09-18-2010, 04:41 PM
#12
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I have ordered from Ebay lots of times also. I have bought lots of Moda charm packs. I have bought yardage and been very pleased with it. Most of the time I buy fabric from a known manufacturer, like Moda, Timeless Treasures, etc. I just bought a pack of 6 inch squares of snack food fabrics. They were cut evenly and a great assortment of nice feeling fabrics.
09-18-2010, 04:45 PM
#13
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Location: Union, Missouri
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I have bought farbic from both Ebay and Etsy. I love both. I can get the same fabric for a fraction of the cost. Etsy prices are a little higher (sometimes) then ebay and it is more like a "buy it now" set price than an auction.
09-18-2010, 05:47 PM
#14
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Location: North Central Texas
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Hate to admit this, but most of my shopping is done through EBay. I so seldom get out by myself to shop, and hubby doesn't care for fabric shopping. On rare occasions I get out with one of my girls, then I'll get to stop at a fabric shop.
Mostly I have been very pleased, prices are good, even with shipping it's usually cheaper than buying gas for the car.
Check their feedback and read their description carefully. If your instinct tells you to run, do so.
Mostly I have been very pleased, prices are good, even with shipping it's usually cheaper than buying gas for the car.
Check their feedback and read their description carefully. If your instinct tells you to run, do so.
09-18-2010, 06:36 PM
#15
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I have bought a lot of fabric from ebay sellers in the past. I don't go to ebay very much anymore. What I found was that it was a little chancey. Sometimes, in fact many times, the fabric was great, as long as I had checked it out carefully. But if I got careless, I sometimes ended up with cheap or shoddy goods. That's true of anything you buy on ebay. Ask about it! determine if it's LQS quality or something less. You should not bid way high on anything that is less than the best. And don't forget, there is always that darn S&H charge. 8-)
09-18-2010, 06:48 PM
#16
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I've shopped a lot on Ebay for fabric and other items. Check the feedback, the description of the item and make sure you check the location of the seller. Most people on Ebay are very honest and just trying to make a buck like the rest of us in life. If they sell you something you're unhappy with, quietly contact them and let them know. It's very sad to see new people to Ebay buy one thing and then go off the deep end over their purchase. HAVE FUN SHOPPING :):) You can shop in you jammies..... what could be funner that?
09-18-2010, 07:49 PM
#18
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I have bought and sold many things on Ebay....last week for the first time, I bought fabric....two beautiful jelly rolls of 30's reproduction fabric for 10.00 each and free shipping...they just arrived yesterday and they are excellent...also bought precut batik 2 inch squares and was happy with them...as everyone else has said, check the feedback rating.
09-18-2010, 09:25 PM
#19
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Originally Posted by kittenquilts
I have almost always been happy with my purchases on Ebay. I do, however, look at the feedback for the seller and read descriptions very carefully. I also look the the manufactuer's name or ask if it isn't shown in the description. I only recall once that I was very unhappy. The fabric was cute and I really didn't care about the manufacturer in that instance. When I received the fabric it had a definite odor--like it had been dipped in scented Febrize or something. I really can't handle perfumes at all. Thought I could wash it out but couldn't. Ended up throwing it away. If it is an estate sale item ask about odors! Also, pay with PayPal. You will get your money back if the item doesn't arrive. Hope this helps!
Very good advice :D
I have had great experiences shopping on ebay :D:D:D
09-18-2010, 11:38 PM
#20
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Location: Misssissippi
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I have bought over 500 items on ebay. I love the convenience and the feeling of helping a small business owner. I've only had one item not delivered, must have been lost in the mail. I buy Moda charm packs often at very discounted prices, as well as batik charms. Reading the seller's rating and feedback is very important.
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