“Why are your frames so expensive?”
I get this question a lot. The short answer is they’re not that expensive, and here’s why:
1. We don’t sell a single print that is a standard frame size . . . meaning you can’t go to your local frame chain store (which I wouldn’t recommend anyway) and buy a cheap ‘off-the-shelf’ frame for a Thumbtack Press print, it simply won’t fit. We produce custom mat and frames specifically for our unique sizes. If you have them mat and frame the print you’ll find the cost to be about the same and you may be sacrificing quality - read on . . .
2. Heirloom quality frames Since our prints are archival we’ve designed a frame and mat package that can be passed down from generation to generation. Solid wood frames and 100% acid-free archival backings to protect your print. We also use beautifully rich quality mats.
3. If you live in the U.S. we don’t add extra shipping No matter what size you choose. That’s pretty awesome.
So, yes, they cost a bit, but worth every penny. You can close this window now.
January 5th, 2006 at 1:38 am
I received a Bob Dob print (framed) for Christmas and I am beside myself with glee. Yes, glee! It’s gorgeous, the printing is great, the framing is immaculate but best of all - the artwork is amazing. I can’t stop looking at it. Thanks for doing such a gorgeous job.
March 26th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
That initial argument doesn’t make sense to me — why /don’t/ you publish prints in a more standard size, then? Creating a monopoly isn’t exactly to your customers’ benefit.
March 31st, 2007 at 9:08 am
Hi Helen:
Our prints are not frame standard sizes because (in most cases) we keep the images exactly the same sizes as the artist created them. My first loyalty is to the artists that I represent. I hear what you are saying but ‘monopoly’ isn’t the right word.
You make it sound as if I purposely print odd sizes - as I twirl my oily mustache - specifically to cheat my customers and crush my competitors with my ill-gotten gains. =)
Never occurred to me, honestly.