Michael's craft and framing store has some impressive discounts on special right now, so I took one of my favorite posters in to get an estimate. I noticed 2 things right away.
1. Looking at the pricing before discount, its significantly more then competitors.
2. There pricing is cheaper then competitors in the area. (with discounts)
example: The great frame up (a competitor who I used plenty of times) quoted me $325.00, but Michael's quoted $540.00. (Total and pre-discount)
Great frame up has a 30% coupon....new amount $228. (regular glass).
Michaels has a 65% coupon.......new amount $180. (This includes there masterpiece glass)
While I don't question the great frame up's quality or construction, I have never used Michaels service before. I know people that have and said they were great, and Michael's boasts about there "certified framer's", but it almost seems like they jack up the prices so the discounts are just below the competitors which I thought was weird.
Im wondering if they do this because they dont see as much "framing" business as the Great Frame Up, after all they're a craft store that does framing. I think I might give it a go.
Anyone here use Michaels before?