That Was A Shock!

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

I looked on Etsy for some raffia or similar ribbon for my Thanksgiving table.

I found some I liked, put it in my basket and went to check out.

Shipping was a WHOPPIN' $35.00!!!

It was coming from Europe. They can keep it!

I emptied my cart and found an alternative!

WOW! Just WOW!

781Florist · ‎10-16-2021

Have you tried a local florist or a floral supply store? Also, I just looked at the website for Michael's and Hobby Lobby and both places have raffia in different package sizes for $5 to $10 ! Good luck!

Big Joanie · ‎01-02-2015

I was in Hobby Lobby this morning .. all I can say is WOW...

The store was loaded ... beautiul things ....

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

@Big Joanie it is fun to walk through Hobby Lobby! Not that I need anything. I feel the same way about bookstores - fun to browse.

Effie54 · ‎09-08-2010

I saw the same thing! I love Etsy for ribbon and decorations. Year I think I paid $15 for a superior roll of ribbon. This year it's in the $30-$40 range per roll. I'll pass!

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

David Christophers out of Atlanta has some high end ribbon....

You might want to check them out...

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

@ECBG wrote:
I looked on Etsy for some raffia or similar ribbon for my Thanksgiving table.
I found some I liked, put it in my basket and went to check out.
Shipping was a WHOPPIN' $35.00!!!
It was coming from Europe. They can keep it!

I emptied my cart and found an alternative!

WOW! Just WOW!

@ECBG wrote:
I looked on Etsy for some raffia or similar ribbon for my Thanksgiving table.
I found some I liked, put it in my basket and went to check out.
Shipping was a WHOPPIN' $35.00!!!
It was coming from Europe. They can keep it!

I emptied my cart and found an alternative!

WOW! Just WOW!

@ECBG I put several $3.00 items in my etsy cart and the mailing was $45.00, from the US. I sent a message to the seller that there was something very wrong with the postage calculation, eventually it was $14.00.

tiny 2 · ‎03-10-2010

@mousiegirl, My problem is once they try to pull something like that then I don't trust them with my credit card. I have noticed this sort of thing on ebay and amazon lately.

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

@tiny 2 wrote:
@mousiegirl, My problem is once they try to pull something like that then I don't trust them with my credit card. I have noticed this sort of thing on ebay and amazon lately.

@tiny 2 It is always a leap of faith. I don't pay shipping on amazon, and have my limit on what I am willing to pay for mailing, being an avid shopper, lol, I know what it should cost to mail something, and always look for free shipping, or minimal. Some sellers charge more for mailing than the item costs which is ridiculous...

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@tiny 2 wrote:
@mousiegirl, My problem is once they try to pull something like that then I don't trust them with my credit card. I have noticed this sort of thing on ebay and amazon lately.

@tiny 2

Honey, that's why I use Paypal.