Bruno Art 99
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To frame or not to frame , by Bruno Art 99 on Apr 5, 2017 16:12:56 GMT 1, Like many collectors i am sure, have pieces that don't make the wall or only occasionally,is it generally best when time to sell them on, framed or unframed ,do you really get any more from framing a print?
Like many collectors i am sure, have pieces that don't make the wall or only occasionally,is it generally best when time to sell them on, framed or unframed ,do you really get any more from framing a print?
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mtntomtom
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To frame or not to frame , by mtntomtom on Apr 5, 2017 16:19:22 GMT 1, My personal opinion is that if you don t want to hang them, don t frame them.
Good framing can be very expensive and it will not be automatically liked b the future buyer
My personal opinion is that if you don t want to hang them, don t frame them.
Good framing can be very expensive and it will not be automatically liked b the future buyer
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To frame or not to frame , by Happy Shopper on Apr 5, 2017 16:23:52 GMT 1, The only time I'd frame to sell is if it's going to an auction... although I've never sold at an auction, so I'm no expert!!
Most of the time buyers prefer unframed.
The only time I'd frame to sell is if it's going to an auction... although I've never sold at an auction, so I'm no expert!!
Most of the time buyers prefer unframed.
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Quinnster
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To frame or not to frame , by Quinnster on Apr 5, 2017 18:51:42 GMT 1, Framed stuff is normally cheaper to buy as you limit your market.
Also framing tastes vary you may spend ยฃ300 on framing something you think is great, I may think it's horrible.
Framed stuff is normally cheaper to buy as you limit your market.
Also framing tastes vary you may spend ยฃ300 on framing something you think is great, I may think it's horrible.
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To frame or not to frame , by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 19:04:12 GMT 1, LOL, good thread
I have come to view prints over the years a little like classic cars
You have the garage queens = portfolio queens, all about condition , keep them covered at all costs
and then the enthusiasts= get it on the track, and use it= get it framed and on the wall
but to answer your question, i would say that 90% plus here would prefer unframed, and tossers like me would rather have it framed, but being a tight wad i wouldn't pay a premium, but i would generally rather buy a framed over an unframed print as it saves me money allowing me to buy more beer, and i get instant gratification :-)
LOL, good thread
I have come to view prints over the years a little like classic cars
You have the garage queens = portfolio queens, all about condition , keep them covered at all costs
and then the enthusiasts= get it on the track, and use it= get it framed and on the wall
but to answer your question, i would say that 90% plus here would prefer unframed, and tossers like me would rather have it framed, but being a tight wad i wouldn't pay a premium, but i would generally rather buy a framed over an unframed print as it saves me money allowing me to buy more beer, and i get instant gratification :-)
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NYart
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To frame or not to frame , by NYart on Apr 5, 2017 19:13:04 GMT 1, Unless it was framed professionally and by someone with a good reputation I'd prefer unframed because I wouldn't trust it was done correctly. Also the added costs of shipping framed is significant, so if it's not a quality job, not worth it. If it was a nice MFM job I'd be willing to pay an extra $50 for shipping but otherwise not so much.
Unless it was framed professionally and by someone with a good reputation I'd prefer unframed because I wouldn't trust it was done correctly. Also the added costs of shipping framed is significant, so if it's not a quality job, not worth it. If it was a nice MFM job I'd be willing to pay an extra $50 for shipping but otherwise not so much.
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bigv
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To frame or not to frame , by bigv on Apr 6, 2017 16:23:39 GMT 1, This has probably been discussed in other threads, but who are you willing to pay for a framed piece from? It seems like MFM (obviously), Pauli, and Picture Frame Gallery get high marks in London (or U.K. in general), Framing Devil is the man in Los Angeles, but who else has that reputation around the world as top end framers that in general, we as buyers, should not need to question the condition of too much on a relatively low dollar piece ($0-$2000 or so). Naturally it's reasonable to ask for a frame to be opened up on any purchase but when buying on eBay or over great distance, having a little trust in the framer would be super helpful.
This has probably been discussed in other threads, but who are you willing to pay for a framed piece from? It seems like MFM (obviously), Pauli, and Picture Frame Gallery get high marks in London (or U.K. in general), Framing Devil is the man in Los Angeles, but who else has that reputation around the world as top end framers that in general, we as buyers, should not need to question the condition of too much on a relatively low dollar piece ($0-$2000 or so). Naturally it's reasonable to ask for a frame to be opened up on any purchase but when buying on eBay or over great distance, having a little trust in the framer would be super helpful.
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mojo
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To frame or not to frame , by mojo on Apr 6, 2017 16:38:35 GMT 1, This has probably been discussed in other threads, but who are you willing to pay for a framed piece from? It seems like MFM (obviously), Pauli, and Picture Frame Gallery get high marks in London (or U.K. in general), Framing Devil is the man in Los Angeles, but who else has that reputation around the world as top end framers that in general, we as buyers, should not need to question the condition of too much on a relatively low dollar piece ($0-$2000 or so). Naturally it's reasonable to ask for a frame to be opened up on any purchase but when buying on eBay or over great distance, having a little trust in the framer would be super helpful.
This has probably been discussed in other threads, but who are you willing to pay for a framed piece from? It seems like MFM (obviously), Pauli, and Picture Frame Gallery get high marks in London (or U.K. in general), Framing Devil is the man in Los Angeles, but who else has that reputation around the world as top end framers that in general, we as buyers, should not need to question the condition of too much on a relatively low dollar piece ($0-$2000 or so). Naturally it's reasonable to ask for a frame to be opened up on any purchase but when buying on eBay or over great distance, having a little trust in the framer would be super helpful. I would definitely add Darbyshire in Angel to the list of reputable framers in London www.darbyshire.uk.com |
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To frame or not to frame , by Coach on Apr 6, 2017 18:38:26 GMT 1, This has probably been discussed in other threads, but who are you willing to pay for a framed piece from? It seems like MFM (obviously), Pauli, and Picture Frame Gallery get high marks in London (or U.K. in general), Framing Devil is the man in Los Angeles, but who else has that reputation around the world as top end framers that in general, we as buyers, should not need to question the condition of too much on a relatively low dollar piece ($0-$2000 or so). Naturally it's reasonable to ask for a frame to be opened up on any purchase but when buying on eBay or over great distance, having a little trust in the framer would be super helpful.
John Jones?
This has probably been discussed in other threads, but who are you willing to pay for a framed piece from? It seems like MFM (obviously), Pauli, and Picture Frame Gallery get high marks in London (or U.K. in general), Framing Devil is the man in Los Angeles, but who else has that reputation around the world as top end framers that in general, we as buyers, should not need to question the condition of too much on a relatively low dollar piece ($0-$2000 or so). Naturally it's reasonable to ask for a frame to be opened up on any purchase but when buying on eBay or over great distance, having a little trust in the framer would be super helpful. John Jones? |
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