As far as rent goes, $1,700 is a ridiculous amount. How big is your place, Mel? No rent control, I guess. Can't you find cheaper housing?
And Dave, I don't understand why you care. Seriously, who cares what other people think of prints, or anything else for that matter, especially people you don't know. Even if you're the only person on this forum who likes prints, nothing else should matter.
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