So far, I have purchased ribbon from 4 online suppliers. I can't speak to their customer service because I just placed some of my orders yesterday and today, but I wanted to review some of the basics.
Each one of the websites offers a wide variety of ribbon and other supplies, so for comparison, I am going to compare the cost of 5 yards of 1.5" white grosgrain ribbon and 5 yards of 1.5" cupcake-themed grosgrain ribbon
The Ribbon Retreat
5 yards of 1.5" white Schiff ribbon: $2.15
5 yards of 1.5" cupcake grosgrain ribbon: $4.75
5 yards of 1.5" zebra grosgrain ribbon: $4.75
Shipping is calculated by Product Weight and the Shipping Address.Shipping will vary from $1.25 up to $20.00 for First Class/Priority Packages
Great website - easy to find items; wide variety of solids, stripes, dots, and patterns as well as other specialty items. Offers convenience packs which put coordinating ribbon together for you
Tea Party Ribbons
5 yards of 1.5" white Schiff ribbon: $2.00
5 yards of 1.5" cupcake grosgrain ribbon: $3.60
5 yards of 1.5" zebra grosgrain ribbon: $3.60
Shipping price varies with the dollar amount of the order. A $25 order would be $9.75
Wide variety of solids, stripes, dots and patterns; originally purchased a variety pack from them through Amazon.com
Orders can be placed in 1 yard increments - if you need continuous yardage, you must specify at the time of purchase
Ribbons and Bows, Oh My!
5 yards of 1.5" white ribbon: $2.15 (not same brand)
5 yards of 1.5" cupcake grosgrain ribbon: $3.65
5 yards of 1.5" zebra grosgrain ribbon: $3.65
Shipping price varies with the dollar amount of the order. A $25 order would be $7.75
Wide variety of unique ribbons - can buy larger quantities; Website is very user-friendly and easy to navigate
Hip Girl Boutique
5 yards of 1.5" white ribbon: $1.90, but was sold out
5 yards of 1.5" cupcake grosgrain ribbon: did not have any in 1.5"
5 yards of 1.5" zebra grosgrain ribbon: $3.59
Shipping price varies with the dollar amount of the order. A $25 order would be $7.75
Good website, especially for tips and instructions, but the layout for finding items is a bit tricky
All-in-all, each site has its benefits and offers different items. My favorite place for ribbon is Hobby Lobby because it is *usually* 50% off (I subscribe to their weekly email sale alerts) and I get the instant gratification of leaving with my new ribbon but there are times when I need to order online and I will most likely be using one of these 4 stores. I hope that helps!
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