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06-15-2011, 03:12 PM
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I have two original oil paintings (around 55 inch x 45 inch each). It is currently rolled up and needs to be framed. I went to Micheal's to find out how much it would cost. They quoted me close to $1000 for both of them. I am trying to find out if anyone knows a place which can do it for cheap?
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06-15-2011, 04:38 PM
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Location: Cary
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That sounds about right. I had several antique calendars framed and the cost for a good ~16 x 20" frame was > $300 for each. That was 8 years ago at a local art/framing store.
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06-15-2011, 04:57 PM
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Not sure if it's a lot cheaper but you could check out Jerry's Artarama over on Wake Forest Rd (by Trader Joe's). Apparently this is where a lot of local artists go for supplies and framing.
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06-15-2011, 05:07 PM
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Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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I take all my stuff to Creative Crafts & Framing in Roxboro. In the past they have been cheaper than Michael's for me but I haven't gotten anything done that big.
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06-15-2011, 07:47 PM
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TROSA has a frame shop in Durham.
TROSA Businesses - Frame Shop (http://www.trosainc.org/businesses/frame/index.htm - broken link)
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06-16-2011, 05:16 AM
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I recently had a large original oil framed at A.C. Moore's at Beaver Creek Commons in Apex.....about 36". They had a 50% off coupon online and it cost me about $250. They run these specials fairly often. The painting looks beautiful and they did a really nice job. .
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06-16-2011, 09:32 AM
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Thank you
Thank you all for the replies. Since I live pretty close to Beaver creek commons, I will first find out in the AC Moore there and see how much they quote.
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06-16-2011, 09:45 AM
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Location: Efland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by schebro
Thank you all for the replies. Since I live pretty close to Beaver creek commons, I will first find out in the AC Moore there and see how much they quote.
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Yes, definitely use the coupons AC Moore and Michaels provide. I had mine done at Michaels when they ran the 60% coupon and they did a great job. |
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06-16-2011, 09:55 AM
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There is also a vendor at the fairgrounds that's reasonable...forget the name and I've not been in so long, not even sure of their location.
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06-16-2011, 06:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MelinNC
There is also a vendor at the fairgrounds that's reasonable...forget the name and I've not been in so long, not even sure of their location.
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I'd check them out too. They've been there for probably 20 years and do excellent work. Kidd's Frames - They're in one of the buildings near the grandstand. |
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