Framing The Deal

I'm going to let you in on how I get the best

deal possible when buying frames.  Grab a list of

framers in your area and take your beloved artwork to the

first frame shop on your list. Pick out the framing you think

best suits the artwork, have the framer write the entire

quote out for you including the types of frames he's

going to use, the manufacturers of these frames, the

types of materials etc.  Then take the rest of your list,

the list of his competitors, and begin calling them with

your exact item list and ask for an exact quote. This will

help you find the best prices in town within 3 or 4 phone

calls. A reputable framer won't object to giving you a quote

because they honesty feel they are charging fair prices and

want you to know it. If you find a framer not cooperative,

just go to another framer.

Before you choose a framer make sure they're

insured. If your artwork gets stolen from the frame shop, if

it's damaged during a fire or during framing, you want to

know the framer is insured for the full current value

of your item. It happens more often than you would

imagine.