tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699097114663803839.post7185215597587484498..comments2022-03-25T03:44:06.283-04:00Comments on Thimble Fingers: A Frozen Month Goes By + Perplexing Pattern PricingCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05751989453706523363noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699097114663803839.post-37693513155468779832015-03-06T09:07:29.500-05:002015-03-06T09:07:29.500-05:00It's the same at Hancock with pattern prices. ...It's the same at Hancock with pattern prices. I too wonder who takes the hit - Joann/Hancock or the pattern companies. If Joann/Hancock I wonder if they use patterns as a loss-leader because they make it up on the fabric & notions sold? Does Joann/Hancock buy the patterns from the pattern companies or are they on consignment as I *think* I read somewhere? Also - there are signs in the stores (here in the US anyway) of "40% off patterns everyday". <br /><br />Oh sorry - didn't mean to ask so many more questions! In answer to yours - I only buy patterns at Joann/Hancock when on sale. And each line seems to be on sale about every 4 weeks. If they ever stop going on sale, I might start giving Jalie, Hot Patterns, and Style Arc a more serious look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699097114663803839.post-59528463937830455612015-03-05T22:25:28.606-05:002015-03-05T22:25:28.606-05:00You're right, Janet. I know the coupon/sale ga...You're right, Janet. I know the coupon/sale game but not how to fight it. I am trying to buy what I can from Etsy where I have a shop. I have a great source for zippers there.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751989453706523363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699097114663803839.post-14870517942755434972015-03-05T18:40:09.858-05:002015-03-05T18:40:09.858-05:00Seems to me the entire pricing structure at Joann&...Seems to me the entire pricing structure at Joann's defies logic. They force you into playing this game. Because everything is on sale at one time or another, if you pay full price for anything you feel like you've been ripped off because tomorrow or next week it will be 50% off. I assume the marketing geniuses at Joann are trying to entice you to come back as often as possible, but it just alienates me. The only reason I ever go in Joann's is because there are so few other options.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16968399271707616758noreply@blogger.com