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How much should I be paying for embroidery threads?

I'm looking to buy some embroidery threads and was wondering roughly how much I should be paying for them. I've seen quite a few lots on Ebay but am unsure what price is reasonable per skein.

Public Comments

1. About 40 to 60 pence would be reasonable.
2. In W. Canada, we can get DMC skeins on sale for three for a dollar. Specialty threads, like metallic, cost more.
3. I'm in BC too - and would love to know where I can pick up DMC at 3 for $1.00 I usually pick up a good stash of colours when I go south into WA state. I'd love to have a closer source. Remember if you are buying off e-bay or the like, that you will have shipping charges to add on.
4. I work at Joann fabrics and we charge 29 cents per skein. Hope this helps:)
5. the best way to compare prices is to go to ur craft store and see what they charge when it is not on sale and also when it is on sale and then get the ebay price with s&h and compare the price. Somehow I think the price in ur store is gonna b better.
6. I bought some off ebay and thought I got a good deal. That was before Wal-Mart moved into our town. You can buy a pack of 50 skeins, all different colors, for around $9. Check out Wal-Mart on-line; they might do free shipping or a special on shipping because of the holidays.
7. I prefer to go for quality - but of course if it's cheap and stilll a quality product - so much better! DMC is a good brand, Coats and Clark is kind of ok and the no-name, dollar store stuff if pure crud. Watch out for dyes that run (usually red, blue, purple, green or black) with the cheaper stuff.
8. Texere yarn bags are good value for a wide mix of textured threads in shades of one colour.