Do Your Research (aka Buyer Beware)

[RockyR]

The problem with a swatch on a home loom is that the MILL that will be producing the final cloth is not the one weaving the swatch, so it's almost pointless, since the colors will vary ANYWAY.

I find that if I don't know something (or know just enough to be dangerous), it's ALWAYS best to seek the advice of an expert, no matter WHAT type of product it is (jewelry, cars, kilts, whatever). Find someone who KNOWS what they're doing that you TRUST and follow their advice. More often than not, you'll be much happier in the end.

When it comes to buying jewelry for Kelly, I have NO IDEA what I'm doing, so I have a woman who owns a jewelry store who I TRUST who tells me what to buy. She's SO honest that I don't have to worry about her ripping me off. Kelly's always liked ther pieces 'I' pick out.

I have a mortgage guy who I trust who got me locked in at an unbelievable rate for our house. I trusted his financial advice and we've got a much lower mortgage payment b/c of it.

I know enough to know that I DON'T know enough and need to find someone who DOES know enough.

There's nothing wrong with admitting you don't know something and asking for assistance. Any good store owner would prefer you ask questions to make sure you're happy with the end result.