Author Topic: Frame Questions (Read 27653 times)

CJ138 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 26, 2011, 09:16:39 PM »

Quote from: Harry Angel on May 26, 2011, 03:32:52 PM

I've been looking at frames recently (a LOT) to try and find the best solution for my precious old "Star Wars" poster and had pretty much settled on the HPF option. A slight problem is that I'm in London, and shipping these frames 5000 miles ain't gonna be cheap!

I assume the answer to this is going to be "no" but if I don't ask...... so, is there an equivalent UK frame?

If not then I'm quite prepared to order from HPF because this isn't the sort of thing to cut corners on.

I would ask Dale or Stew, there is a fair amount of UK collectors on this site. Best of luck!

stewart boyle · « **Reply #26 on:** May 27, 2011, 04:11:13 AM »

Quote from: CJ138 on May 26, 2011, 09:16:39 PM

I would ask Dale or Stew, there is a fair amount of UK collectors on this site. Best of luck!

Hello !!..I would suggest dropping Paul Waines a pm,he`s far more knowledgeable than I on these things,he may even chime in when he`s logged on,but to start you off have you tried this site?
Filmquadposter

Ps..no slight on Dale (sorry mate)..he will be able to help you more than I too

Stew

stewart boyle · « **Reply #27 on:** May 27, 2011, 04:20:35 AM »

Can i throw this into the ring??
When these posters where Theatre displayed,they would usually be presenetd in a curved light box.
It would seem to be they would never usually be presented flat,would a curved backing provide the tension needed across the middle?

Stew

jayn_j · « **Reply #28 on:** May 27, 2011, 09:27:14 AM »

Quote from: stewart boyle on May 27, 2011, 04:20:35 AM

Can i throw this into the ring??
When these posters where Theatre displayed,they would usually be presenetd in a curved light box.
It would seem to be they would never usually be presented flat,would a curved backing provide the tension needed across the middle?

Stew

I typed "curved poster lightbox" into google and the first 5 hits I got were for UK firms. Most around here are flat lightboxes, so the curved ones may just be a UK thing.

stewart boyle · « **Reply #29 on:** May 27, 2011, 10:01:55 AM »

Quote from: jayn_j on May 27, 2011, 09:27:14 AM

I typed "curved poster lightbox" into google and the first 5 hits I got were for UK firms. Most around here are flat lightboxes, so the curved ones may just be a UK thing.

Thanks jayn !

Stew

ddilts399 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 27, 2011, 10:10:58 AM »

Terry & Sue at Quadbod used to have some frames, not sure if they sold them all or not.

jayn_j · « **Reply #31 on:** July 13, 2011, 10:44:08 AM »

Rather than start a new thread, let me ask here.

I am looking to pick up another 4 frames 27x41. I was pricing out Sue at hollywoodposterframes and come up with the following:

1 delux frame with non-glare and shipping to WI is $136.95
4 pack of the same frame is $134.75/ea ($539 total)
for a whopping $2.20/frame discount on quantity buy. Hardly worth the bother.

Wholesale frames on ebay is coming in at $76.38 for their best profile with shipping

American Frame only has a thinner profile rail and is coming in at $120.44 with shipping included.

Do these feel like correct numbers? Has anyone bought from ebay seller Wholesale frames and can explain why their stuff comes in so much cheaper? This is spotlight pricing and I wonder if it is because they are using the same thin polycarbonate glazing.

jayn_j · « **Reply #32 on:** July 13, 2011, 10:51:59 AM »

Quote from: jayn_j on July 13, 2011, 10:44:08 AM

Rather than start a new thread, let me ask here.

I am looking to pick up another 4 frames 27x41. I was pricing out Sue at hollywoodposterframes and come up with the following:

1 delux frame with non-glare and shipping to WI is $136.95
4 pack of the same frame is $134.75/ea ($539 total)
for a whopping $2.20/frame discount on quantity buy. Hardly worth the bother.

Wholesale frames on ebay is coming in at $76.38 for their best profile with shipping

American Frame only has a thinner profile rail and is coming in at $120.44 with shipping included.

Do these feel like correct numbers? Has anyone bought from ebay seller Wholesale frames and can explain why their stuff comes in so much cheaper? This is spotlight pricing and I wonder if it is because they are using the same thin polycarbonate glazing.

I did more research. Wholesale Frames is using framersbrand glazing, which is a thin vivek /petg product. That explains that part. Still, is anyone doing any better than $120-140/frame?

quadbod · « **Reply #33 on:** July 13, 2011, 11:02:11 AM »

Quote from: ddilts399 on May 27, 2011, 10:10:58 AM

Terry & Sue at Quadbod used to have some frames, not sure if they sold them all or not.

Hi, Folks!

We no longer supply frames, but snap-frames similar to the ones we used to stock can be obtained from www.cheapsnapframes.co.uk (does what it says on the tin!) - specifically, we used the 32mm black option to which we added a choice of front sheets. I believe they are supplied as standard with a sheet of anti-glare UV grade PVC.

For archival framing of more valuable items, it's best to consult a framing specialist - preferably local to you so that you can see samples of their work at close quarters.

Hope that's useful!

Best wishes,

Terry - www.quadbod.co.uk

jayn_j · « **Reply #34 on:** July 14, 2011, 11:26:58 AM »

I guess everyone was too busy posting posters they didn't own to "Posters with My Little Ponies" to be able to answer my question.

It looks like the best way to buy from Sue is through her eBay pages. Prices are significantly lower than going directly to her webpage.

Zorba · « **Reply #35 on:** July 14, 2011, 11:52:43 AM »

Quote from: jayn_j on July 14, 2011, 11:26:58 AM

It looks like the best way to buy from Sue is through her eBay pages. Prices are significantly lower than going directly to her webpage.

I bought almost all my frames from her. I just couldnt find a better way to get exactly what I wanted.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #36 on:** July 14, 2011, 12:02:26 PM »

Quote from: jayn_j on July 14, 2011, 11:26:58 AM

I guess everyone was too busy posting posters they didn't own to "Posters with My Little Ponies" to be able to answer my question.

It looks like the best way to buy from Sue is through her eBay pages. Prices are significantly lower than going directly to her webpage.

I've purchased 50+ frames from HP and I usually get the four pack deal for $259 - four economy frames including shipping. I believe the price has gone up since I last ordered but it's only $65 a frame, a pretty good deal considering the quality of the plexi.

jayn_j · « **Reply #37 on:** July 14, 2011, 12:17:30 PM »

Quote from: Dread_Pirate_Mel on July 14, 2011, 12:02:26 PM

I've purchased 50+ frames from HP and I usually get the four pack deal for $259 - four economy frames including shipping. I believe the price has gone up since I last ordered but it's only $65 a frame, a pretty good deal considering the quality of the plexi.

That is a good deal. The economy frames are backed with corregated board though, right? How do you handle acid protection? or is it just that you rotate regularly.

Zorba · « **Reply #38 on:** July 14, 2011, 12:20:06 PM »

Not corrugated. Its a cheaper foam core. She does offer the ugrade to the archival when you buy. I forgot for how much though.

I have about twenty frames that I rotate regular... The more expensive posters that I leave in, I got the better backing.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #39 on:** July 14, 2011, 12:36:01 PM »

Quote from: jayn_j on July 14, 2011, 12:17:30 PM

How do you handle acid protection?

I handle it generally by not worrying 'bout it. All these posters are acidifying internally anyway and it's not clear that using an acid-free frame really helps. That said, I did buy 3-4 acid-free premium frames for my most expensive posters, including my Pulp Fiction Lucky Strikes. I did ask Sue why I needed an acid-free foamboard for linen-backed posters since the linen is between the foamboard and the poster anyway and didn't really get a satisfactory answer.

AdamCarterJones · « **Reply #40 on:** July 14, 2011, 06:27:07 PM »

Quote from: Dread_Pirate_Mel on July 14, 2011, 12:36:01 PM

I handle it generally by not worrying 'bout it. All these posters are acidifying internally anyway and it's not clear that using an acid-free frame really helps. That said, I did buy 3-4 acid-free premium frames for my most expensive posters, including my Pulp Fiction Lucky Strikes. I did ask Sue why I needed an acid-free foamboard for linen-backed posters since the linen is between the foamboard and the poster anyway and didn't really get a satisfactory answer.

An acid-free frame (with acid-free backing etc) extends the life of the poster (or whatever is in the frame).
The acids in the foam core etc can seep through anything over time...
...at least that's what I have gathered from my own reading and talking to my local framer.

Neo · « **Reply #41 on:** July 14, 2011, 08:32:19 PM »

A lot of my frames were purchased from Florida Frames, Inc. They have pretty good prices considering the material is very high quality and they cut the plexi and foam board, and join the frames perfectly. I would not go anywhere else to buy frames because in my experience with framing, they are the best. From Florida Frames, Inc. a 30x40 frame was about $100 and that's with acid free backing and Acrylite OP3 acrylic. It would be $20 or more less had I ordered a similar frame that they have in stock, but I special order the molding.

raulleaf · « **Reply #42 on:** July 15, 2011, 08:11:05 AM »

I've been reading this post for a while without chiming in. I can't find the picture now but T had a hinged frame that opened and he then put the poster in the frame without having to take it down. Anyone know where these are sold?

theartofmovieposters · « **Reply #43 on:** July 15, 2011, 08:32:50 AM »

I think he had it made specially.

kovacs01 · « **Reply #44 on:** July 15, 2011, 08:40:20 AM »

Quote from: raulleaf on July 15, 2011, 08:11:05 AM

I've been reading this post for a while without chiming in. I can't find the picture now but T had a hinged frame that opened and he then put the poster in the frame without having to take it down. Anyone know where these are sold?

He did, but I imagine if you print the picture and take it to a custom furniture maker, you could get something very similar. I would expect it to run you in the $500-700 range depending on size and what kind of wood you want used.

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