What do you think of this idea for selling fabric?
10-12-2010, 10:37 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by amokcanuck
Being canadian, I know you have bags that seal, they hold 12-15 meters of material and cost very little to post. This might be an option for you to look into instead of the more costly boxes.
If you go this route, I would be very interested, but not with the boxes.
If you go this route, I would be very interested, but not with the boxes.
10-12-2010, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Living the Dream
I'd be interested in a box of fun fabrics at sale prices.
PM me when you're ready to start clearing out and come up with a price and an approximation of yardage.
PM me when you're ready to start clearing out and come up with a price and an approximation of yardage.
I'm starting to collect scraps for a couple of crumb quilts.
10-12-2010, 12:40 PM
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Great idea! I have been wanting to get my hands on some of your stash since you announced the reduction. Please just fill one up with various florals for me and let me know when you are ready for me to pay.
10-12-2010, 12:57 PM
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Maybe you could do it by weight, but still in a one-rate box or envelope. That's what the online store does on the "scrap" bags, even though the pieces are certainly not scraps. I'm not a purist quilter, so I'd be excited to buy a package unseen. Kinda like the lottery (LOL). Just my 2 cents worth.
10-12-2010, 02:23 PM
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When you are posting your ad perhaps you could show a sample array of the fabric in one or two boxes, tell what colors arrays you have and tell interested buyers to contact you for any questions they have about the specific colors they're interested in. This way you wouldn't have to post all the colors initally. Once people see the color samples in the posted pics they should have an idea as to the quality and quantity you're offering for the price, per box or lb,you decide to charge.
Good luck down sizing...Andie :lol:
Good luck down sizing...Andie :lol:
10-12-2010, 03:31 PM
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isn't there a flat rate box with the post office...does not go by weight.
I agree but I am thinking a large amount will fit into the flat rate boxes and it wouldn't be 4.00 per yard. I know I would take a loss on the fabric but want to clear it out quick and am willing to do so.
Here is what I do on eBay
I stand the fabrics up sideways in the box and take one picture. Then I put the fabric on the bathroom scale and tell how many pounds it is. For cotton fabric, 4 yards is about a pound. This is acceptable for a bargain box. The picture shows the colors/prints and the weight gives an approximate yardage. If you want a better price, you will need to measure it.
There are documented bad experiences on eBay, but I don't think that kind of issue will come up with the quilters on this board. We are all willing to help you.....we get fabric!!!!
Okay, I tried filling a large flat rate box and it is 10 pounds. So, according to your figures that would be maybe 40 yards? What would be considered a good price to you for this? 100% cotton, LQS quality.
That will be high. For $2 a yard, the fabric would be $80 and the shipping another $14.95. And I don't know if that is enough money for you per yard. $3 per yard would be $120 plus shipping.
Why don't you try 20-25 yards in the medium box which would take it down to around $40-$50 plus $10.95 shipping? (If you want $3 per yard, it will be higher) You would get more takers.
Originally Posted by np3
Originally Posted by katied772
Originally Posted by np3
Originally Posted by katied772
Originally Posted by featherweight
I want to see what I am purchasing for 30.00. 4 yds =25.00 +5.00, for unseen fabrics?????
I stand the fabrics up sideways in the box and take one picture. Then I put the fabric on the bathroom scale and tell how many pounds it is. For cotton fabric, 4 yards is about a pound. This is acceptable for a bargain box. The picture shows the colors/prints and the weight gives an approximate yardage. If you want a better price, you will need to measure it.
There are documented bad experiences on eBay, but I don't think that kind of issue will come up with the quilters on this board. We are all willing to help you.....we get fabric!!!!
Why don't you try 20-25 yards in the medium box which would take it down to around $40-$50 plus $10.95 shipping? (If you want $3 per yard, it will be higher) You would get more takers.
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