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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 10, 2017 2:22:35 GMT
I was just thinking about this while reading the What Stresses you out that you might never use up? thread.Many of us probably have different price points that we think are good deals on scrapping supplies. What is you "buy it" price for: enamel dots? Thickers? A pack of theme stickers? An album? List any other supplies that you think of that you want to tell us about your buy it price.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 10, 2017 2:28:05 GMT
To answer my own questions:
enamel dots?
$1.50 at very most. I scour the clearance section of M's, and will often find their Recollections brand pack of 60 dots for $1.39 and I pick those up. $1 or less would be my favorite price.
Thickers?
I only buy these with a 50% off or 55% off coupon. And I've only bought one pack so far, because even at $2.50, I think they are expensive. My must buy it price for them would be a buck a pack.
A pack of theme stickers?
I always use coupons on these too. I buy a lot of school and music related theme stickers for my kids' albums. I find Sandylion Essentials brand is a good $1 alternative to Jolees.
An album?
I aim for no higher than $15 for a 8.5x11" WRMK 3 ring album.
My must buy it price was $9.99, when I bought 5 at ACM when they were clearancing the 12x12's.
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Post by refugeepea on Mar 10, 2017 2:38:16 GMT
enamel dots- under $3.00? I rarely buy them
Thickers- UM...under $3.00, aren't they usually $5.00?
A pack of theme stickers- No idea, I don't think I've ever bought a pack, I've bought sheets.
An album- $10.00 is amazing, $15.00 is good, $20.00 is okay.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2017 3:00:04 GMT
I like to buy products with the 20% off offers. I have noticed that prices are increased over when I used to shop at Archivers.
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Post by chaosisapony on Mar 10, 2017 3:05:47 GMT
enamel dots? I'd consider under $2 a good deal but I have no problem paying $3-$4. Thickers? I rarely see any Thickers I like on sale so I have no problem whatsoever paying the full $4.99 MSRP. However, recently there were some gold foil 1 Canoe 2 ones that were $5.99. No idea why as I have purchased gold foil Thickers before without them being that high. I waited for them to hit $5.24 before buying and I still grumbled a bit. A pack of theme stickers? Like the chipboard or layered ones that come matching collections? $3 or less is a good price. I generally won't pay more than $4 unless it's super special. An album? I used to strive to find them under $20 in a color I wanted (I use the WRMK 3 ring binders.) As long as I was patient it wasn't hard but this year I found it in red/black buffalo plaid. I simply had to have it and paid $33.
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Post by melanell on Mar 10, 2017 3:23:59 GMT
I really prefer for any embellishment packages I buy to be under $3.00 each. My big exception are when companies make a big package of mixed embellishments. If I'm getting 3 or 4 different kinds of embellishments in one pack, then I will pay more for it. Albums I strive for 19.99 and under. I like the WRMK ones and I try to buy them with a coupon or at Target with my extra % off or something to save me any little bit extra on them.
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Post by KikiPea on Mar 10, 2017 3:33:25 GMT
What is you "buy it" price for: enamel dots? $2 for the standard packs available. $3 for a specialty, or larger pack Thickers? $3-$4 A pack of theme stickers? $2-3 An album? $25 tops Paper? $0.50- $0.75
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Post by DawnMcD on Mar 10, 2017 5:05:02 GMT
enamel dots? $3 I love them and do not need much insinuative to purchase them.
Thickers? again $3
A pack of theme stickers? I do not really buy them. Maybe $1.50
An album? 10 is a great deal, 15 is good enough.
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Post by gigi333 on Mar 10, 2017 6:59:40 GMT
I live in Ireland, I pay full price plus ridiculous shipping it sucks
I do try to get certain brands the days they are deal of the day on sb.com
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Post by cupcakepeddler on Mar 10, 2017 11:21:38 GMT
I am in Australia and our scrapbooking products are a lot more than what you pay in USA
enamel dots- We have a discount store called the reject store and I can get packs of house brand ones for about $3, branded ones are anywhere from $6 to $10 so I give them a miss unless on a super sale.
Thickers- I refuse to pay $10 for these in store so I wait till I can find places selling them off for $5 and under.
A pack of theme stickers- $3, I have a lady who sells Jolees on facebook for great prices.
An album- $20, I generally wait till they are older designs and buy them on sale but I would love to buy some WRMK and switch over from the American Crafts ones I have but they can get upwards of $50.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2017 12:07:07 GMT
Good post!
What is you "buy it" price for:
enamel dots? $2
Thickers? $2
A pack of theme stickers? $2
An album? $10
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Post by myboysnme on Mar 10, 2017 13:27:22 GMT
I was just thinking about this while reading the What Stresses you out that you might never use up? thread.Many of us probably have different price points that we think are good deals on scrapping supplies. What is you "buy it" price for: enamel dots? Thickers? A pack of theme stickers? An album? List any other supplies that you think of that you want to tell us about your buy it price. This is a bit hard because if it is a very specific need I have I will pay almost whatever I can. For an album in a certain color that I just can't find I will pay $30 including shipping. Otherwise no more than $20.
For a thicker font that will just be perfect for what I need it for I will pay $5-$7 but just for thickers that I like or can use but not for anything special or specific then $5 is the absolute top.
enamel dots I prefer to pay no more than $1 but I might go as high as $2 for something very specific and unusual.
Theme stickers - if I need that theme then I will pay whatever it takes but if I just like it then $5 is the max. When I say I will pay whatever it takes I do have some limits - like if it cost $1.99 originally and I see it on ebay and I really want it but they are charging $10 I will probably pass on it.
So suffice it to say, if I need it or want it badly, then I will pay the asking price but I MIGHT wait for some kind of deal or sale. like I needed a certain WRMK album color, Ali Edwards had it, I waited until she offered free shipping and I grabbed it.
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Post by crystalb on Mar 10, 2017 14:53:29 GMT
I really prefer for any embellishment packages I buy to be under $3.00 each. My big exception are when companies make a big package of mixed embellishments. If I'm getting 3 or 4 different kinds of embellishments in one pack, then I will pay more for it. Albums I strive for 19.99 and under. I like the WRMK ones and I try to buy them with a coupon or at Target with my extra % off or something to save me any little bit extra on them. melanell Joanns.com has the 12X12 WRMK on sale for 19.19 and use code FRIENDS for an additional 25% off today makes them I think 14.39 plus ship but if you buy four it is like getting one free! LOL! Save
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Post by crystalb on Mar 10, 2017 14:56:51 GMT
What is you "buy it" price for: enamel dots? 2-3 bucks because I love these things but I have been known to "splurge" at 4 for shapes Thickers? I only like the foam so these rae getting harder to find so 4 A pack of theme stickers? If they are a variety pack (chip, flat, clear) 4-5 An album? I only use WRMK Leather and they can only be bought online for me now but I do wait until they are under 20 (see post above)
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Post by caspad on Mar 10, 2017 15:11:26 GMT
enamel dots? $3
Thickers? $4 - but I haven't bought any in years
A pack of theme stickers? $3
An album? $20 for a leather 12x12 under $15 for a 6x8
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Post by caspad on Mar 10, 2017 15:13:28 GMT
An album? I only use WRMK Leather and they can only be bought online for me now but I do wait until they are under 20 (see post above) steals.com has WRMK leather albums for $9.99 this week
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Post by melanell on Mar 10, 2017 15:59:34 GMT
I really prefer for any embellishment packages I buy to be under $3.00 each. My big exception are when companies make a big package of mixed embellishments. If I'm getting 3 or 4 different kinds of embellishments in one pack, then I will pay more for it. Albums I strive for 19.99 and under. I like the WRMK ones and I try to buy them with a coupon or at Target with my extra % off or something to save me any little bit extra on them. melanell Joanns.com has the 12X12 WRMK on sale for 19.19 and use code FRIENDS for an additional 25% off today makes them I think 14.39 plus ship but if you buy four it is like getting one free! LOL! SaveThank you!!! Save
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Post by iheartpaper on Mar 10, 2017 16:00:03 GMT
My price point for these items is pretty low, but I have tons of them. Enamel dots, thickers, and 12x12 or 6x12 sticker sheets is around $1. I have a beautiful variety of these, too. My weakness seems to be ephemera /die cut packs and I might go $1.50-$2.00. I try to pay $2.00 or less for a 6x6 pad of paper and .50 or less for 12x12. There are times when I pay retail, like last night I threw some MME Meow in with my crazy cheap Butterfly Reflections order. It put me over to free shipping, too. I am a mystery box junky. A good mystery box can be a great way to really get recent product for a really great deal (it can also bite you in the butt). Scrapbook yardsales can be a fabulous place too. I find the seller with the most current lines and decent prices and buy it up! I also look for Sassafras Lass, October Afternoon, etc, there. I always find great stuff! There are also an endless supply of enabling threads on here that point out some rock bottom deals... nicolep and @juliehenry4 are just two of the enablers! I'm embarrassed to admit how much I spent on the three orders I have made at the Butterfly Reflections sale...ooops! I think these companies should have nicolep on their payroll! My way is definitely not for everyone, but it works great for me!
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Post by nicolep on Mar 10, 2017 16:10:46 GMT
I am a mystery box junky. A good mystery box can be a great way to really get recent product for a really great deal (it can also bite you in the butt). Scrapbook yardsales can be a fabulous place too. I find the seller with the most current lines and decent prices and buy it up! I also look for Sassafras Lass, October Afternoon, etc, there. I always find great stuff! There are also an endless supply of enabling threads on here that point out some rock bottom deals... nicolep and @juliehenry4 are just two of the enablers! I'm embarrassed to admit how much I spent on the three orders I have made at the Butterfly Reflections sale...ooops! I think these companies should have nicolep on their payroll! My way is definitely not for everyone, but it works great for me! Another Mystery Box junkie here too although after the SC fiasco and now The Ink Road one also I find myself second guessing...but I usually still cave. I just love a great sale and I figure everyone else does too!
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Post by crystalb on Mar 10, 2017 16:37:33 GMT
An album? I only use WRMK Leather and they can only be bought online for me now but I do wait until they are under 20 (see post above) steals.com has WRMK leather albums for $9.99 this week I saw that too but shipping was 15 for two for me! WHAT?! OUCH! Save
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Post by Linda on Mar 10, 2017 17:52:21 GMT
I don't have a specific price point - it more depends on if I have spare money that week to spend and if it's something I'm going to use for sure (already have plans for) or something that'll be used 'someday'
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Mar 10, 2017 18:17:43 GMT
enamel dots: 2.50 or less (I buy mostly on aliexpress these days)
Thickers: 1.99 or less unless I HAVE TO HAVE IT (I have spent full price plus shipping on some very hard to find sets, but it's only happened a couple of times...usually for a V-day set because they are the most limited production items)
A pack of theme stickers: not sure what you mean here, but if we're talking the 8 page sets from Simple Stories, then probably 2.50-3.00, if we're talking word or phrase stickers, 1.99 (except the foil ones from gather, I paid 2.99 for those, I think), puffy stickers, 4.50 from Elle's Studio, anywhere else probably a buck or two.
An album (I'm assuming 12x12): $15. I prefer $12 or less, though. I tend to buy mine at the warehouse sale in Orem, UT or during huge sales at local chains, but since they don't carry the good WRMK ones anymore, I haven't bought albums in a while.
I'm a price point shopper...if it's a staple (like page protectors) and I know I'm getting a good deal, I'll buy a few years worth at a time if I can swing it (I usually buy 10-30 packages...10 per pack...at the warehouse sale in Orem, but have run out and paid upwards of $4 for them from Joann.com which is what prompted the stock up when I find them on sale). If I can't get it for a good deal, I don't need it that bad. The only exception (and why it's such a huge deal for me given the fact that I'm a price point shopper) is Elle's Studio. In fact, I found her store from one of her big sales and I loved the stuff so much, she got me to stick around. Most shops can't do that...if I am not getting it for at least 40% off, chances are good I won't be back until I can.
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Post by anniefb on Mar 10, 2017 19:20:03 GMT
I guess I don't really have a specific price in mind when I shop. I'm in New Zealand and the local prices are a lot more than you'd pay in the US eg NZ$12 for thickers at a big box store. And if I buy from the US I'm always paying shipping, which can add a lot. That's why I like the convenience of a kit. At the moment that's pretty much all I'm buying (apart from consumables) so I figure that's ok.
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Post by msliz on Mar 10, 2017 19:22:35 GMT
For an album, I usually buy a $30 12x12 album when I have a 50% off coupon, so $15.
Stickers, it depends on how badly I want it, I guess. But if I don't have a specific use in mind, I won't buy them at all.
I don't buy Thickers or enamel dots. I like them, but when I've had the opportunity it seems like there's always been something else that I wanted to spend on instead.
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 11, 2017 15:54:45 GMT
I really prefer for any embellishment packages I buy to be under $3.00 each. My big exception are when companies make a big package of mixed embellishments. If I'm getting 3 or 4 different kinds of embellishments in one pack, then I will pay more for it. Albums I strive for 19.99 and under. I like the WRMK ones and I try to buy them with a coupon or at Target with my extra % off or something to save me any little bit extra on them. melanell Joanns.com has the 12X12 WRMK on sale for 19.19 and use code FRIENDS for an additional 25% off today makes them I think 14.39 plus ship but if you buy four it is like getting one free! LOL! Thank you, thank you! I just bought 16, if you can believe it. I was out of them. I make albums for my grandchildren, so I go through a lot. This might be the cheapest I have ever purchased them, except for the one time I scored some at TM for $8. PS The code is FRIEND. It's on the J's home page.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2017 16:10:01 GMT
12x12 paper pads--anything under $10 and I'm probably going to buy it if I like even just half the sheets. I'll buy the pads before I buy individual sheets. Individual sheets need to be 50 cents or less.
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Post by crystalb on Mar 11, 2017 20:27:20 GMT
melanell Joanns.com has the 12X12 WRMK on sale for 19.19 and use code FRIENDS for an additional 25% off today makes them I think 14.39 plus ship but if you buy four it is like getting one free! LOL! Thank you, thank you! I just bought 16, if you can believe it. I was out of them. I make albums for my grandchildren, so I go through a lot. This might be the cheapest I have ever purchased them, except for the one time I scored some at TM for $8. PS The code is FRIEND. It's on the J's home page. Oops on the code! But I am so glad you got them!
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