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05-25-2011, 08:05 AM

#31

SherriB

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I bought some 1930's reproduction from him, 10 yardsd and it was only $42, with shipping. I loved the fabrics I got. He ships quickly and you just can't beat his prices any where if you want 1930's fabric.

05-25-2011, 11:31 AM

#32

Kappy

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Originally Posted by gaigai

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Originally Posted by Kappy

OK, I may have to consider this option!!! But tell me, how does one "find" these sites on e-bay. I know they have auctions, but that's about all I know about it. Just never dared take the leap and bid on anything, but at the fabric site you can just buy it right? No bidding or anything? Sometimes I feel rather inept when I consider how little I know of the computer world!

There are two different buying options: An auction, where you bid, or a BIN (Buy It Now) with a set price. If you bid, I recommend you use a proxy bidder like Auction Sniper to place your bid. It will bid in increments and will place your bid at the last minute so no one can come in with a higher bid. I love Auction Sniper.

Auction Sniper???? So if you're useing Auction Sniper and I'm using Auction Snipper...who's gonna get the fabric? 8-) Don't worry, I would have a heart attack or something if I were in the bidding area. I'll just maybe try the buy it now...maybe, if I can call Frank's...that's key!!! Thank you for answering my question. Now, how do I locate all these buy it now fabric places. What do I do a search for?

05-25-2011, 11:39 AM

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Kappy

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OK so when I see a lisitng such as "100 yds DEBBIE MUMM FABRIC $2.90 YD IN 5 YD PIECES" I have to buy the whole 100 yards? Is that how it works? How do I find Frank's phone number? I can use all the help I can get...!

05-25-2011, 11:41 AM

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thepolyparrot

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http://crafts.shop.ebay.com/Fabric-/28162/i.html

Click on the "Buy it Now" tab near the top center of the page and eBay will show you only the auctions with BIN ("Buy it Now") prices. :)

05-25-2011, 11:46 AM

#35

thepolyparrot

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I use BidSlammer.com for sniping auctions on the rare occasions which I place bids.

By bidding in the last seconds of the auction, I have eliminated the seller's opportunity to shill the price up, I've not indicated my interest in the item to other sellers and I've not allowed myself to get sucked into the emotional aspects of bidding - and bidding wars.

With the sniping service, I just put in the highest price that I would be happy to win the auction at.

I don't end up getting into competitions with other bidders and paying more for an item than it's actually worth to me.

I usually win, but even when I don't, I know that another widget just like it (or better) will be posted for sale at some time or other, so I just wait. :)

05-25-2011, 11:48 AM

#36

NUTMEG10

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I have purchased Jenny Beyer fat qtrs and selection was nice. My issue was he does not take Paypall and I am not confortable with giving my credit card information over the phone. I sent a check so that slowed up the shipment. They are located in Claremont, NH.

05-25-2011, 11:53 AM

#37

thepolyparrot

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Originally Posted by Kappy

OK so when I see a lisitng such as "100 yds DEBBIE MUMM FABRIC $2.90 YD IN 5 YD PIECES" I have to buy the whole 100 yards?

Yes, that particular auction is for 100 yards.

Go to his "Items for Sale" to find different assortments:
http://shop.ebay.com/franks11/m.html...&_trksid=p3686

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How do I find Frank's phone number?

Some of his auctions have this info and others don't:
1-603-542-2218 Monday thru Sunday from 10:00 AM till 5:00 PM EST

05-25-2011, 12:04 PM

#38

JenelTX

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Originally Posted by Dingle

I thought if you sold on E-Bay you HAVE to accept Pay-Pal. I can't see E-Bay letting you sell on their site and only collecting the listing fee and a portion of the sale. E-Bay owns Pal-Pal. They are going to get every cent they can.

You must be wrong because I just completed a purchase from this vendor through eBay, and Paypal was not one of the options. If eBay required that they allow it, the option would've been presented to me, I'm sure.