Choosing wisely when buying fabrics online is not necessarily an
easy feat. You need to know what fabric you are looking for, you
need to be able to work out what is a reputable online merchant and
you need to be sure of all the fine details that may be involved in
purchasing fabrics online.
Steps
- Look for a credible online fabric store. Credible means that
the store has no hang-ups in letting you touch samples sent by mail
before you pay, and they have a good returns policy.
- Choose fabrics wisely. Don't buy very expensive yardages
without seeing samples or buying physically. If you think that a
certain piece of fabric is just what you want, request a sample
first or purchase only a small amount before purchasing a larger
amount.
- Look for credible payment methods such as Paypal, etc. If they
only accept cash or checks or money orders, look elsewhere.
- Look for an online store which (preferably) does not store your
personal & payment information. There should be guarantees of
this stated clearly on the site.
- Look for an online retailer that charges no hidden costs apart
from shipping. The shipping should be clearly stated. If there are
packaging costs, these should also be stated to allow you to take
into account whether or not you wish to pay this.
- Look for an online store which displays its customer care
numbers and emails prominently. Ensure that you can actually reach
the store by telephoning before ordering. In fact, for some, this
is the preferable manner by which to give credit card details.
Tips
- Look for a store offering free samples.
- Look for doorstep delivery.
- Look for easy & secured payment methods.
- Look for a store offering a difference-in the products or the
prices.
- Look for that personalized touch.
Warnings
- Never buy from stores not offering samples, as they might be
selling something else and advertising another.
- Never buy from a store having unclear lines of
communication.
- Avoid Polyester. Polyester is a synthetic fiber, produced by
the polymerization of the product formed when an alcohol and
organic acid react.
