• the_crotch@sh.itjust.works
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    1 day ago

    Their “business model” seemed so shitty because

    Their “business model” is so shitty because the Internet exists. There’s not really a market for specialty brick and mortar stores anymore. Theyre in a weird grey area between boutique and Walmart and have none of the advantages of either.

    • Nyssa Sylvatica@lemmy.world
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      I spoke to some crafters this morning after your comment and they strongly disagreed. They said that crafters that use fabric like cosplayers, quilters, sewers, and knitters use in-person retail for crafting supplies because ordering online is a gamble on quality and feel and online retailers don’t do returns because fabric is cut to order.