Fabric Buy-Maybe
#51
Originally Posted by Lori L
Wow, wow, wow.....I'd feel like a kid in a candy store, like someone receiving a brand new car.....like, like, like...I don't know but I think I would jump at the chance. But....I agree with Sharon B......I don't have to live with your husband. Kind of hard to hide that kind of a stash or the deduction from savings. LOL
#52
Originally Posted by PattyS
I have a chance to buy out a lady who once owned a shop and closed it about 7 years ago. She moved the fabric to her house. She has 200 bolts (7-14 yds on them) and 200 pieces of cut fabric. Brands are Kaufman, South Seas, Benartex, etc. She is asking $2000 for all but think I can make an offer. Only drawback is hubby who doesn't think I need anymore fabric. Any advice will be appreciated.
#55
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My comment is about the fabric. I would think that it is in great condition. People used to talk about fabric dry rotting. It would have to be reaaaallllllllllllllly old for that to happen. Shoot, I have a few pieces of clothing in my closet older than that! Most of us have some stash that old or older, too.
I wouldn't have a place to store that much, but I could dream.
:D
I wouldn't have a place to store that much, but I could dream.
:D
#56
After looking at your avatar I was going to ask if it would fit on the bike.
Yes, it is a good price, but would you be happy not buying any fabric for a year or more? Would you be happy living off just stash no matter how tempting the latest item you saw? Would you be able to sell it, remember other folks don't want just the crap, but the good stuff, too. If you decided to sell it, would you be willing to take the time, taking pictures, posting, keeping track of sales, mailing? I used to sell on eBay and the money was good (back then) but it was a bit of a hassle, but I work outside the home, maybe if I was retired it would be easier if that was my only job.
Yes, it is a good price, but would you be happy not buying any fabric for a year or more? Would you be happy living off just stash no matter how tempting the latest item you saw? Would you be able to sell it, remember other folks don't want just the crap, but the good stuff, too. If you decided to sell it, would you be willing to take the time, taking pictures, posting, keeping track of sales, mailing? I used to sell on eBay and the money was good (back then) but it was a bit of a hassle, but I work outside the home, maybe if I was retired it would be easier if that was my only job.
#57
It was those questions I asked myself about buying the fabric. At first it was like Christmas and then I thought of all the work that would go with selling the fabric I didn't want and after a few nights sleep decided I didn't want to cut into my sewing and quilting time. So I bought a few yards of the fabric I liked and I am happy. I hope someone will buy the complete inventory if not I will pass the word around here. Thanks for your message.
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