dodsi
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by dodsi on Jan 11, 2015 21:16:23 GMT 1, I have been doing a lot of reading up and browsing here a lot as only really for the last year have I collected any sort of art, not that I have not amassed a number of pieces in that time and recently been wanting to diversify my collection a little.
I have just purchased an unframed 1\1 pure evil print and as soon as it arrives (tomorrow hopefully) its being taken to the local framers even though I do not have a place to hang it immediately! I just want it protecting etc.
I notice on here a lot of pieces are unframed and therefore I assume not displayed, am I missing the point here? Or am I just being somewhat green to this game?
I have been doing a lot of reading up and browsing here a lot as only really for the last year have I collected any sort of art, not that I have not amassed a number of pieces in that time and recently been wanting to diversify my collection a little.
I have just purchased an unframed 1\1 pure evil print and as soon as it arrives (tomorrow hopefully) its being taken to the local framers even though I do not have a place to hang it immediately! I just want it protecting etc.
I notice on here a lot of pieces are unframed and therefore I assume not displayed, am I missing the point here? Or am I just being somewhat green to this game?
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Dungle
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by Dungle on Jan 11, 2015 21:20:06 GMT 1, Lots bought for investment.
Or long term flipping.
Lots bought for investment.
Or long term flipping.
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Hubble Bubble
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by Hubble Bubble on Jan 11, 2015 21:29:42 GMT 1, As dungle says but also, genuinely, one begins to buy and has difficulty stopping. Next time you look around you've got a folio with dozens of prints in it. Framing can be expensive and wall space limited so a lot of folk have stuff unframed.
As dungle says but also, genuinely, one begins to buy and has difficulty stopping. Next time you look around you've got a folio with dozens of prints in it. Framing can be expensive and wall space limited so a lot of folk have stuff unframed.
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South Bound
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by South Bound on Jan 11, 2015 21:46:27 GMT 1, I am probably typical amongst many on here in that I end up spending my framing budget on more prints... That being said, I have 10 prints at the framers, but it took me a while to get around to it.
I am probably typical amongst many on here in that I end up spending my framing budget on more prints... That being said, I have 10 prints at the framers, but it took me a while to get around to it.
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soam24
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by soam24 on Jan 11, 2015 22:19:01 GMT 1, It's easy to buy with intent to frame, then new work comes out so you buy more, and more, and more..
It's easy to buy with intent to frame, then new work comes out so you buy more, and more, and more..
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WOOF
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by WOOF on Jan 11, 2015 22:25:06 GMT 1, Yeah, also the way the print market works, people end up rushing to buy prints for fear of them selling out. That leads to a lot of purchases that, on second look, don't speak to the buyer as much as they maybe did at first, so those don't get framed.
And yes, there are also those looking to invest, so they don't frame to keep "mint" condition.
Yeah, also the way the print market works, people end up rushing to buy prints for fear of them selling out. That leads to a lot of purchases that, on second look, don't speak to the buyer as much as they maybe did at first, so those don't get framed.
And yes, there are also those looking to invest, so they don't frame to keep "mint" condition.
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dodsi
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by dodsi on Jan 11, 2015 22:25:57 GMT 1, But where is the enjoyment in this? That's my query.. Seems like hoarding. The investment bit I understand.
But where is the enjoyment in this? That's my query.. Seems like hoarding. The investment bit I understand.
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South Bound
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by South Bound on Jan 11, 2015 22:30:39 GMT 1, It is definitely hoarding with a little obsessive compulsive disorder thrown in for good measure... And I love it!
It is definitely hoarding with a little obsessive compulsive disorder thrown in for good measure... And I love it!
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Hubble Bubble
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by Hubble Bubble on Jan 11, 2015 22:43:52 GMT 1, Ahโฆ enjoymentโฆ I remember enjoymentโฆ
Ahโฆ enjoymentโฆ I remember enjoymentโฆ
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iamzero
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by iamzero on Jan 11, 2015 23:07:25 GMT 1, I self frame and for me it's a massive combination of lack of time and the inability to stop buying stuff.
I self frame and for me it's a massive combination of lack of time and the inability to stop buying stuff.
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dashboll
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by dashboll on Jan 11, 2015 23:12:40 GMT 1, But where is the enjoyment in this? That's my query.. Seems like hoarding. The investment bit I understand. 
But where is the enjoyment in this? That's my query.. Seems like hoarding. The investment bit I understand. give it 12 months, if you hang around this forum you'll discover artists and pieces that will get you hooked, and you too will have an unframed pile. it will happen |
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by Happy Shopper on Jan 12, 2015 9:44:06 GMT 1, I notice on here a lot of pieces are unframed and therefore I assume not displayed, am I missing the point here? Or am I just being somewhat green to this game?
People collect prints for the fun of collecting (this includes buying something that is super popular and will rise in value), not purely to put on the wall.
It's a shame... But also few people have homes big enough to display all the prints they buy.
I notice on here a lot of pieces are unframed and therefore I assume not displayed, am I missing the point here? Or am I just being somewhat green to this game? People collect prints for the fun of collecting (this includes buying something that is super popular and will rise in value), not purely to put on the wall. It's a shame... But also few people have homes big enough to display all the prints they buy. |
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SW20
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by SW20 on Jan 12, 2015 10:23:40 GMT 1, It's because there cheaper than walls.
I don't have enough walls for all that I have. But I like having them
It's because there cheaper than walls.
I don't have enough walls for all that I have. But I like having them
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by Fะฏ on Jan 12, 2015 10:24:54 GMT 1, Why is there so many ridiculous questions asked in this forum?
Why is there so many ridiculous questions asked in this forum?
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Dr Plip
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by Dr Plip on Jan 12, 2015 10:29:02 GMT 1, Boredom.
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charliec2701
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by charliec2701 on Jan 12, 2015 10:34:29 GMT 1, Why is there so many ridiculous questions asked in this forum?
So the likes of you can astound us with your knowledge and insight .....
Why is there so many ridiculous questions asked in this forum? So the likes of you can astound us with your knowledge and insight ..... |
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Fะฏ
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by Fะฏ on Jan 12, 2015 11:04:53 GMT 1, Why is there so many ridiculous questions asked in this forum? So the likes of you can astound us with your knowledge and insight .....
Why is there so many ridiculous questions asked in this forum? So the likes of you can astound us with your knowledge and insight ..... How long have you got. |
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oxomo
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by oxomo on Jan 12, 2015 11:31:57 GMT 1, FOMO - If an artist I love is releasing a print that I love, I will try and buy it regardless of wall space, and often funds.
As soon as the print arrives I'll put it in my folder to flatten it, primed for the day I take it to the framers. That day could come at any time. Because of this, my collection of stored prints increases.
FOMO - If an artist I love is releasing a print that I love, I will try and buy it regardless of wall space, and often funds.
As soon as the print arrives I'll put it in my folder to flatten it, primed for the day I take it to the framers. That day could come at any time. Because of this, my collection of stored prints increases.
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by tigerblood on Jan 12, 2015 15:39:50 GMT 1, ^^^ Same here.
^^^ Same here.
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Hairbland
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by Hairbland on Jan 12, 2015 16:53:28 GMT 1, Why is there so many ridiculous questions asked in this forum?
Why is there so many ridiculous questions asked in this forum? Because it is January, and this is a forum, essentially digital water cooler chatter. You seem educated, this should be easy to understand. It's subtitled a "newb question". If annoying to you best to avoid. |
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by Deleted on Jan 12, 2015 17:08:01 GMT 1, I used to like 2 sugars in my coffee, now even a few grains over 1/2 a spoon, and its too sweet, I may even go as far to say ruined. Very strange, why would that be? i lay awake thinking about it, especially when I have gorged on cheese earlier that evening, which leads me to another question, what is it cheese and sleeping
I used to like 2 sugars in my coffee, now even a few grains over 1/2 a spoon, and its too sweet, I may even go as far to say ruined. Very strange, why would that be? i lay awake thinking about it, especially when I have gorged on cheese earlier that evening, which leads me to another question, what is it cheese and sleeping
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oxomo
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by oxomo on Jan 12, 2015 17:22:24 GMT 1, Well that's an incredibly random ramble...with an incomplete sentence at the end.
Odd.
Well that's an incredibly random ramble...with an incomplete sentence at the end.
Odd.
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dodsi
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by dodsi on Jan 12, 2015 20:23:25 GMT 1, Well, I do apologise for my obviously newb question subtitled as such for your convenience, more an observation of mine and interested in the answer... Which in it's self will be subjective.
My admittance and reasoning behind my thoughts/opinions I thought was fair. I am just interested as to why - whether I agree with the reasons given already is something else and not for me to judge anyone. I just can't see the enjoyment (or maybe full enjoyment) of owning a stack of art I can't look at.
However, I do think as said within a year I will probably be in the same situation with more than I can hang,it's probably a matter of time. I suppose they are just Football cards for adults and eventually we all end up with a pile of 'swapsies'.
Well, I do apologise for my obviously newb question subtitled as such for your convenience, more an observation of mine and interested in the answer... Which in it's self will be subjective.
My admittance and reasoning behind my thoughts/opinions I thought was fair. I am just interested as to why - whether I agree with the reasons given already is something else and not for me to judge anyone. I just can't see the enjoyment (or maybe full enjoyment) of owning a stack of art I can't look at.
However, I do think as said within a year I will probably be in the same situation with more than I can hang,it's probably a matter of time. I suppose they are just Football cards for adults and eventually we all end up with a pile of 'swapsies'.
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nighthawk
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by nighthawk on Jan 12, 2015 20:42:13 GMT 1, HA! Well said OP. "Football cards for adults and eventually we all end up with a pile of swapsies"
Only if you're buying doubles 
HA! Well said OP. "Football cards for adults and eventually we all end up with a pile of swapsies" Only if you're buying doubles |
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by Acme Thunderer on Jan 12, 2015 22:21:27 GMT 1, For me, its the glass that costs the most when compared to the frame. Especially as I now only use museum/UV quality to protect the print which is very expensive for some larger sizes. Also as we now seem purchase from all over the world - shipping as framed would cost a fortune.
For me, its the glass that costs the most when compared to the frame. Especially as I now only use museum/UV quality to protect the print which is very expensive for some larger sizes. Also as we now seem purchase from all over the world - shipping as framed would cost a fortune.
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dodsi
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by dodsi on Jan 13, 2015 18:41:47 GMT 1, HA! Well said OP. "Football cards for adults and eventually we all end up with a pile of swapsies" Only if you're buying doubles
HA! Well said OP. "Football cards for adults and eventually we all end up with a pile of swapsies" Only if you're buying doubles That or you start swapping for that elusive Manchester United 'shiney' and have to give up your Eric Cantona, Paul Scholes and Ryan giggs. I'm telling you I have still not forgiven Shaun Darbyshire for that. |
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 21:13:51 GMT 1, Prints are so expensive that most can not afford the frames
Prints are so expensive that most can not afford the frames |
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BKBOI
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by BKBOI on Jan 13, 2015 21:20:59 GMT 1, But where is the enjoyment in this? That's my query.. Seems like hoarding. The investment bit I understand.
I am an adrenaline junkie and I get my fix from Obey drops.
But where is the enjoyment in this? That's my query.. Seems like hoarding. The investment bit I understand. I am an adrenaline junkie and I get my fix from Obey drops. |
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by tab1 on Jan 13, 2015 23:26:26 GMT 1, But where is the enjoyment in this? That's my query.. Seems like hoarding. The investment bit I understand. I am an adrenaline junkie and I get my fix from Obey drops.
Highly addictive , but with frequency of drops will keep your habit in check
But where is the enjoyment in this? That's my query.. Seems like hoarding. The investment bit I understand. I am an adrenaline junkie and I get my fix from Obey drops. Highly addictive , but with frequency of drops will keep your habit in check |
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cmodart
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Why are so many prints unframed?, by cmodart on Jan 14, 2015 8:19:18 GMT 1, For me - There comes a point at which there is just no more room and/or budget to frame prints, so it goes in the flat file and doesn't come back out. Some, however will save them unframed to preserve max value. Maybe they don't like the image, or the wife doesn't like it, etc... It's not a stupid question. Don't sweat it.
For me - There comes a point at which there is just no more room and/or budget to frame prints, so it goes in the flat file and doesn't come back out. Some, however will save them unframed to preserve max value. Maybe they don't like the image, or the wife doesn't like it, etc... It's not a stupid question. Don't sweat it.
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