Cheap but decent frames?

marlinspikemarlinspike Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
edited May 12, 2007 in Accessories
Anybody know of a not very expensive simple frame that comes in either 16x24 or 12x18? Just something to frame it, nothing fancy.
Thanks
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  • claudermilkclaudermilk Registered Users Posts: 2,756 Major grins
    edited May 11, 2007
    I have used www.americanframe.com a few times, nice stuff & a good price. I've also found out about www.framedestination.com & their prices are a bit lower; I'm planning on trying them out next time. They got some positive reviews over at FM a while back.
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  • slapshotslapshot Registered Users Posts: 104 Major grins
    edited May 11, 2007
    claudermilk wrote:
    I have used www.americanframe.com a few times, nice stuff & a good price. I've also found out about www.framedestination.com & their prices are a bit lower; I'm planning on trying them out next time. They got some positive reviews over at FM a while back.

    I have used www.framedestination.com and have been very satisfied. Best selection of sizes I have been able to find. Large number of choices between metal or wood frames, several glass or acrylic options. My orders have shipped fast and arrived in good shape.

    And I'm not on the payroll, just a happy customer :)
  • BeachBillBeachBill Registered Users Posts: 1,311 Major grins
    edited May 11, 2007
    claudermilk wrote:
    I have used www.americanframe.com a few times, nice stuff & a good price. I've also found out about www.framedestination.com & their prices are a bit lower; I'm planning on trying them out next time. They got some positive reviews over at FM a while back.

    And the owner of framedestination.com is a member here on Dgrin. He even offered a dgrinner discount last December.

    I just placed my first order (for foamboard) with framedestination.com a few days ago after reading about them here and it's supposed to be delivered by Fedex tomorrow (Saturday).

    I'm going to be looking at their frames/mats for a project I need to complete in June.
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  • gluwatergluwater Registered Users Posts: 3,599 Major grins
    edited May 11, 2007
    FrameDestination is a great vendor. I've ordered from them and they ship quickly and everything is very well wrapped and packaged. thumb.gif
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  • gryphonslair99gryphonslair99 Registered Users Posts: 182 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2007
    Is there a Hobby Lobby in your area? Their frames are almost always 1/2 off.
  • hgernhardtjrhgernhardtjr Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2007
    My brother-in-law introduced me to the MCS Format Fames which you may find of some use.

    We found them to be extremely usable for fast, inexpensive, yet classy framing and they have a variety of sizes ... I have picked them up at Michaels and similar hobby-type stores in small quantities, but you can get as many as you desire from: http://www.pfile.com/cgi/cart.cgi?db=stuff.dat&search=Format+Frames&method=phrase

    The frame is plastic and front-loading (somewhat like a box), pop out the glass (somewhat like a lid), place your photo in the frame, then pop back the glass. I find I can use a smaller photo area with a simple printed black-line-frame using a PS action or similar, and that coupled with a white border and the Format Frame's thin black edge make for a snazzy with a touch of class, yet inexpensive, presentation my clients like ... saves on ink, too!
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