Sometimes, yes, you can get a real 'wholesale' price....but a lot of those sites sell to the 'home sewer', and don't have the large spools we use, or the right spools to fit the Amayas. Its worth checking out prices-you might find a good deal sometimes on something you need. But overall, the bulk of your supplies (thread, bobbins, backings) are cheaper at melco, madeira, and a couple other suppliers that are geared up for the 'bulk' orders. Roland =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================