Mass Drop? What is it?

[jjkaiser]

I keep seeing ref to mass drop but I don't know what it is. Could anyone explain it?

[RiverMomm]

Mass Drop offers merchandise at a reduced rate. Customers vote on the type of product and the company will contact the distributors of that product. Then will offer it for sale. The more that sells, the lower the price until it hits the lowest price offered Once the sell ends (usually 7 days), Mass Drop orders the product. Once they receive it, Mass Drop then mails it to the customers that have bought it.

Pros: We get merchandise at a reduced price.
Cons: It takes a while to receive the merchandise.

I have ordered fabric, needles, and two different types of thread. I have been VERY happy with my 4 orders. The price has been good and shipping was as expected. But if you are in a hurry for something, this isn't the place for you.

https://www.massdrop.com/home

[K. McEuen]

I think you have to really pay attention to prices there though. To me, the fabrics have seemed to be higher priced.

[jjkaiser]

Thanks. I just looked at the link to their website and sent them an email to user support. It looks like all credit card orders have to go thru Pay Pal. My cc was hacked thru PP a few years ago and DH says absolutly no more purchases allowed if they are involved.

[lourixe]

I've purchased Aurifil spools from Massdrop and paid with my credit card. I don't have any Paypal account (hubby does and scarcely uses it). My threads came ahead of the scheduled time, which was one month after the purchase. I am very happy with my first Massdrop experience.