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Just got 60% off Michael's framing...

pj.uw.laurapj.uw.laura Posts: 553
edited November 2008 in The Porch
...but that means I had to leave my signed EV poster in their hands. This is my first framing experience, so I'm a little nervous.
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  • phillyfanphillyfan Posts: 831
    I have a few to take cant wait till i have some extra cash
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  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 9,835
    pj.uw.laura wrote:
    ...but that means I had to leave my signed EV poster in their hands. This is my first framing experience, so I'm a little nervous.



    I've had nothing but good work come out of Michael's..I did about 7 prints this year,and always wait for the 60% off sale


    dont worry
  • stotstot Posts: 207
    So how much does 60% off cost ya?
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,158
    They're website says they only have 4 colors available? Can you verify that? Because I was looking to use other colors than the standard ones the website says they have.
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  • circles downcircles down Posts: 182
    So where does 60% off leave you with a standard frame without a mat?
  • PJStatTrackerPJStatTracker Posts: 2,400
    From all that i've read in the framed poster thread, their 60% off "sale" leaves you paying about $50 more than other smaller places...
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  • LoveBoatAdmiralLoveBoatAdmiral Posts: 1,191
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    They're website says they only have 4 colors available? Can you verify that? Because I was looking to use other colors than the standard ones the website says they have.


    It's actually closer to 240. The framer who works there is usually pretty good about helping you select mattes that work with the poster. I had four done earlier in the year and have nothing but good things to say about the price and the quality at Michaels.

    When I had mine done, the standard black frame + double matte with 60% discount came to about $97 each.
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  • PRL1JAMPRL1JAM Posts: 787
    jblagg wrote:
    From all that i've read in the framed poster thread, their 60% off "sale" leaves you paying about $50 more than other smaller places...


    I have heard the exact same thing. They will try and up the price just so their 60% coupon seems like a great deal. Support your local framer(s) who specialize and take pride in their work.
  • mjbmjb Posts: 1,315
    beautifullife wrote:
    I have heard the exact same thing. They will try and up the price just so their 60% coupon seems like a great deal. Support your local framer(s) who specialize and take pride in their work.

    well....if the $97 price referenced above is accurate it is far cheaper than a local framer will be.
  • PRL1JAMPRL1JAM Posts: 787
    mjb wrote:
    well....if the $97 price referenced above is accurate it is far cheaper than a local framer will be.

    I might try them (Michael's) with some of my movie posters I own. It gives me an opportunity to see their work, without the worries I would have taking in some of my concert posters. Where can one find the 60% coupon at? Sunday paper?
  • pj.uw.laurapj.uw.laura Posts: 553
    I got 2 layers of matting and a decent frame. My total was about $150.

    And it wasn't a coupon- it's a sale going on (it may end today- not sure).

    About the 4 colors thing... not sure about that. I had tons of matting options available and tons of frames in the store.
  • PRL1JAMPRL1JAM Posts: 787
    pj.uw.laura wrote:
    I got 2 layers of matting and a decent frame. My total was about $150.

    And it wasn't a coupon- it's a sale going on (it may end today- not sure).

    About the 4 colors thing... not sure about that. I had tons of matting options available and tons of frames in the store.

    Did they let you know approximately how long it would take for your poster to be done? The one drawback with my local guy here is that in the past it has taken over a month for him to finish my order (one poster). I might take in some prints to be framed at Michaels for Christmas gifts.
  • pj.uw.laurapj.uw.laura Posts: 553
    beautifullife wrote:
    Did they let you know approximately how long it would take for your poster to be done? The one drawback with my local guy here is that in the past it has taken over a month for him to finish my order (one poster). I might take in some prints to be framed at Michaels for Christmas gifts.

    They said I'd have it by Dec. 13.
  • PJStatTrackerPJStatTracker Posts: 2,400
    $97 and $150 are very reasonable prices, especially if you're getting a wood frame...

    I've always wanted to go in and get a quote on a normal day, and then go back during the 50 or 60% off sale and see if they're actually taking that much off...
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  • pj.uw.laurapj.uw.laura Posts: 553
    jblagg wrote:
    $97 and $150 are very reasonable prices, especially if you're getting a wood frame...

    I've always wanted to go in and get a quote on a normal day, and then go back during the 50 or 60% off sale and see if they're actually taking that much off...


    They showed the normal price of each piece of the frame (the mats, the glass, etc.). They definitely took 60% off each piece, although I'm sure on a regular, non-sale day it's overpriced.
  • pj.uw.laurapj.uw.laura Posts: 553
    $150.

    It may be a lot, but it's my Christmas present to me, and I've been wanting to do it since April. My husband and I are both students, so it's hard to spend this much on something that's (arguably) not a necessity. But I'm excited for it!
  • phishjamphishjam Posts: 117
    pj.uw.laura wrote:
    ...but that means I had to leave my signed EV poster in their hands. This is my first framing experience, so I'm a little nervous.

    i was scared of this also w. my chicago, i ended up taking it in to pick everything out then holding onto the poster myself until everything came in and then brought it back to the store.....was pretty happy with the results, as well as the cost.....
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  • edvedr13edvedr13 Posts: 241
    I had 5 or 6 posters done a few months ago and they did an amazing job and I just dropped off 3 more to have done!

    You'll be pleased!

    the 3 I just sent in is costing me $309, a couple r being double matted, so not bad!!!
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  • NYbenbenNYbenben Posts: 1,020
    pj.uw.laura wrote:
    ...but that means I had to leave my signed EV poster in their hands. This is my first framing experience, so I'm a little nervous.
    i just bought a bunch of frames from them over the weekend... i also had a several posters framed by them...not a bad job at all... i will be getting more done soon..
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  • Smarter_Than_USmarter_Than_U Posts: 515
    Michael's does a good job. Never understood the hatred from some folks toward them. The Big Evil Arts and Crafts Store. Muhahahaha.
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  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    Your actually getting like 10-20% off. Michaels over prices everything so when they have a sale, it seems like your getting more off. I'm sure this isn't news to you but I figured I'd tell you.

    I got my Hartford poster framed there, it was about 60 bucks cuz my mom is the manager there. But she paid for it so it was really free. :D
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  • whome13whome13 Posts: 72
    I just dropped a MSG 08 off there and just got the standard brown frame to match the brown tree in the print. I didn't get any matting so it was $70 with the sale. Hopefully it turns out well, it's my 4th or 5th one I've got framed there.
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