Why do artists insist on using oddball art print sizes? - Other Crafts

M mzoltarp Member Bakersfield, California Joined: Apr 28, 2006 Posts: 163	M mzoltarp Posted posted on Sun, Apr 22, 2007 7:40 AM Michaels is notorious for their framing scam of acting like they are giving you 50% off. Their cost for the frame with a reasonable profit margin could probably occur at $50 and even then it would be pricey. A standard-sized, ready-to-go frame of the same quality as their bottom end custom jobs can usually be had for $15 to $20. If a frame costs a multiple of the print it will contain, then it is not worth the price. It would not make a difference if the print were worth $10 or $1000, the Michaels frame price is obscene. Investing in a good mat cutter an using a standard frame is the best solution.

Michaels is notorious for their framing scam of acting like they are giving you 50% off. Their cost for the frame with a reasonable profit margin could probably occur at $50 and even then it would be pricey. A standard-sized, ready-to-go frame of the same quality as their bottom end custom jobs can usually be had for $15 to $20. If a frame costs a multiple of the print it will contain, then it is not worth the price. It would not make a difference if the print were worth $10 or $1000, the Michaels frame price is obscene. Investing in a good mat cutter an using a standard frame is the best solution.

Post #300990 by mzoltarp on Sun, Apr 22, 2007 7:40 AM