The response to my Why Buy Hair Bow Instructions? Guide has been overwhelming! I have received numerous emails requesting follow-up and questions about when I would be fulfilling my promise to share what I have learned and the invaluable resource list that I have accumulated through trial and error. 

Ebay is a great source for just about everything nowadays and is the ultimate SuperStore of our time. Never could a retail establishment offer the extensive variety in a retail setting! Pricing is hit and miss and fluctuating constantly. Every buyer, from the first-time bargain hunter to the experienced competitive bidder can find themselves in a world of trouble with sheisty sellers hidden costs, misrepresentation of items, and lack of a return policy, ad infinitum. How is this applicable to hairbow making and ribbon? The bottom line is this: There is no single retailer that can offer the broad variety and selection that Ebay provides - but with the cost of shipping, the pricing is not as competitive as other product markets.

PAY ATTENTION when bidding or buying ribbons on Ebay ... not all Sellers offer combined shipping! Even if a shipping discount is offered...BE SURE the Seller specifies the amount of the discount or how they calculate the discount. If it is not specified within the Auction Description - Contact the Seller to clarify their policy! REMEMBER: ribbon is very light - especially when not on a spool and low auction fees can easily be compensated for in shipping charges!

NOW FOR THE EXCEPTION & THE GOOD NEWS!:

In my Guide, Why Buy Hair Bow Instructions? I offered to provide my tried and true ribbon sources. Unfortunately, as it was my first Guide authored, I was unaware that only Ebay pages could be referenced or linked to. My Favorite Stores and Sellers list is full of Ebay sellers who each has at least one aspect that fits my ribbon needs, but has failed to be that ideal source...UNTIL NOW! (I don't know how I missed this Store and Seller before!)

Ebay member, eyecandyribbons is the ultimate ribbon supplier on Ebay! Previously known as Splash of Color, you can now find friendly proprieter Laura's  Eye Candy Ribbons Ebay Store full of quality ribbons in an endless array of styles, materials and colors AND all at a refreshingly affordable price! Currently with over 2000 items listed, you will find no trickery or hidden costs from this seller! Laura offers HUGE shipping discounts, free shipping incentives, a Clearance department all with professional and personal attention and one of the widest selections of unique, top quality ribbon I have found. An unrivaled experience that is the best of all Ebay sellers in one complete package!

Auction price and ultra-low shipping costs first caught my attention. When I found the extensive variety of ribbons Laura offered I thought she was too good to be true! The skeptic from experience, I immediately set out to identify the "catch" to this  newly found seller. I found nothing. With Invoicing I received a personal, warm, and kind note from Laura and the shock of my Ebay career: Combined shipping was much lower than anticipated. I purchased eleven different ribbon auctions and paid only $2.00 for shipping! I nearly fell out of my chair. The ribbon arrived in record time and I found all of my items prettily packaged, exactly as described, and of the highest quality. Laura had included a package of "gift" ribbon as well equal to about 1/3 of my auctions. Pleasantly surprised throughout the professionally executed transaction, I cannot say enough about the level of satisfaction I have experienced with this seller. She continues to be reliably personable and is the closet thing to the PERFECT Ebay RIBBON SELLER, hands down, bar none!  

If you have the highest expectations, demand a wide selection top quality merchandise, and appreciate business conducted with professionalism on a personable level...Eye Candy Ribbons is the Ebay store for you.

**I have no affiliation with this Seller nor do I have any financial interest in her business whatsoever! I have no relation nor acquaintance with any involved party now or in the past. I have submitted this Guide on my own accord and without direction and/or compensation.**      My experience with this Seller has been nothing but EXEMPLARY and I am confident yours will be equally satisfying! You will not be disappointed!