I'm refusing to buy

amazon.com lists lots of stuff that isn't sold or shipped by amazon itself, but sold by other online retailers. I looked at some of the fabric. Some was actually sold by fabric.com and some from Fabric Square Shop. Amazon handles some of the selling process for them. For some things, especially, I think I might feel more comfortable buying from a retailer selling through amazon.com than from a small retailer that I had never heard of. I'm not sure I'd apply that reasoning to fabric because I'm familiar with a number of online fabric retailers from you nice folks here on RCTQ.

Julia > ANY fabric from amazon.com. I'm a very frequent online shopper for

Hi Sunny,

I find your position curious after what you said in the chocolate thread. Not getting in your face about it; just an observation.

Doc

Doc, I didn't mean that I didn't care about the situation with chocolate and slave labor. I meant that I believe it's impossible to change the problem. I do. That's just an honest answer as I can give. I have been buying fair trade chocolate for a long time. (I'm not truly a choco-holic -- my main vice is coffee and pastry). I also don't believe it's possible to stop the devouring of small, quirky businesses by the big conglomerates. It's an insatiable process and I see no way to stop it. But I can, for my own satisfaction, refuse to contribute. I don't eat Hershey's chocolate, even though I find it to be the finest tasting chocolate on earth. I know, I'm not very discerning in my tastes. But I abstain. I believe it's pointless, but I still do it. I know that's hypocritical. Just my Baptist pessimism, doom and gloom shining through. Same with buying fabric from Amazon. Isn't going to change anything, but I will still take that position and hold to it.

Just sayin'.......

Sunny (still cranky)

"Stand for your principles, even if you stand alone."

Heck with what others say. G> Doc, I didn't mean that I didn't care about the situation with

I seem to sand alone too often. : (

You sewing on those Kennies this weekend Ginger? Taria

Heck with what others say. Ginger in CA [that's a magnet i have on my fridge]

You should put up a notice at the local woodshops & find some sanding buddies to sand along with you.

Doc

I think Amazon is more of a clearing house for small stores/ individuals when it comes to items other than books. Anyone can sell through Amazon. I looked into possibly selling some of my redundant classics and textbooks there. I still wouldn't buy fabric from them, but that is because I prefer talk to the store directly about their fabric and return policy etc. On the other hand, I personally boycott Walmart because of their unfair employee policies and their method of moving into a small but diversified area and forcing out small businesses with cheaper prices, then up and leaving when they don't make enough profit off the local economy. It's a shame because they used to have some good prices for decent quality, like the calicos for doll clothes I used to get at the local five and dime when I was growing up. But I firmly feel that in diversity, no matter whether it be economic, political or racial or whatever, there is strength and competitive vitality, and this is something that I have to fight for in my own small way.

Diana - PA

On Jul 2, 4:37=A0pm, Julia in MN wrote:

Yep, I am making baby quilts this weekend! After my ammo-buying and crochet-group-meeting outing today. [Gotta love the variety, eh?!]

G> I seem to sand alone too often. =A0: (

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Good deal. I have some tops for CPS quilts I need to quilt this weekend too. The ammo-buying can be kind of tough lately. Just don't get mixed up and shoot the crochet folks!

Taria, enjoing the pleasant weather over this way.

Ginger in CA a firm believer that variety is the spice of life!

I think fabric.com uses Amazon. I buy from fabric.com frequently and never had any problems. I myself love Amazon. I buy and download lots of CD;s from them. They usually have the best book prices around. I also buy my grandson's PS3 games from them. They are definitely cheaper than the stores for those especially on the pre- orders. If you pre-order something, and the price is cheaper when the item becomes available, they always give you the lowest price. I have had that happen numerous times. Everyone likes different things. I have never or intend to buy anything from ebay. I have nothing against them, but I am leary of some of the sellers. I know most people have good luck with them. That's just my opinion. My son-in- law sold his Mini Cooper on there, and the woman came from California to Texas to drive it back. He got the price he wanted for it.

Sherry Starr

Would that be at "Cindy-Lou's Crochet and Drive-Thru Ammo" in Carson City?

Ebay is loads of fun if you like anything vintage. I can't figure out if buying or selling is more fun. I have to save overall I have had my faith in the human race restored a bit. Most folks there are honest and decent. I have had a couple issues but minor in the overall picture. Usually the problems are up front if you look at the ad, seller and feedback. Buyer beware is an issue but that is everywhere these days. I have found good book prices on Ebay, Half.com and Amazon. I usually check all three and compare prices, with shipping to determine the best book at the best price for me. Dh like paperback swap and has been having fun with books there too. You do have to pick your battles. Lowe's has become 'the hardware store of last resort' for us since a snafu with a service warranty. Taria

I think fabric.com uses Amazon. I buy from fabric.com frequently and never had any problems. I myself love Amazon. I buy and download lots of CD;s from them. They usually have the best book prices around. I also buy my grandson's PS3 games from them. They are definitely cheaper than the stores for those especially on the pre- orders. If you pre-order something, and the price is cheaper when the item becomes available, they always give you the lowest price. I have had that happen numerous times. Everyone likes different things. I have never or intend to buy anything from ebay. I have nothing against them, but I am leary of some of the sellers. I know most people have good luck with them. That's just my opinion. My son-in- law sold his Mini Cooper on there, and the woman came from California to Texas to drive it back. He got the price he wanted for it.

Sherry Starr