This outside vendor is a wholesaler. A wholesaler is essentially a middle-man who stands between the manufacturer of the products and the small, storefront frame shop. He has large floor space, a significant cost for financing the inventory, and certain degree of spoilage costs with products like wood and paper.
Plus, he has to make a profit. Any cost increases from the manufacturer become magnified when passed through the lens of the wholesaler. The cost to the frame shop is therefore high, and since the frame shop has to make a profit too, the cost to the consumer is even higher.
In many other industries the cost of middle-men have been rooted out and this multi-tiered distribution system has been leveled to provide a more direct conduit of goods to consumers at a lower cost, but not in picture framing.
For years storefront frame shops have insisted that wholesalers sell to them exclusively and refuse the requests of consumers to be sold directly. They feared that if consumers could buy the equipment and supplies to do their own picture framing, they would stop patronizing their frame shops. This attitude was shortsighted and ultimately self-defeating. As the lines between wholesalers and retailers have blurred in other industries, manufacturers have been compelled to switch from pricing based on designation to pricing based on volume.
If a manufacturer can't tell whether his customer is a retailer or wholesaler anymore, he has no choice but to base his prices on how much the customer can buy. The customer who buys the most gets the lowest price. It's as simple as that. But in an industry that refuses to sell to certain customers, this can be a disaster. You will never regret investing in the things you frame.
People will be really impressed with your collection and your awesomely framed items will tell your story for you — just like the books on your shelf do… if you are one of those people who still has physical books, that is!
The price of a frame depends on many things… the mat, the molding , the color, pattern on the frame boundaries and most important the labor. A lot of time and effort is given to create a world class frame that will be hanged on you bedroom wall, office wall, dinning hall or anywhere you like it.
Thanks for the article, you have explain it very well. I worked for a custom framing company and yes their prices are high. You are paying for a better frame than Michaels, the matting is hand cut, usually customers opt for special high quality glass that prevents fading and is antiglare.
There is a lot of labor involved also. If you have a cheap poster put it in a cheap frame. If you have something that is worth more than go with the custom framer. You get what you pay for. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Email Address. Why does picture framing cost so much? Comments 6 Reply. Many professional framers take the view that picture framing is like quality furniture building; it requires superior materials, deft craftsmanship and a good aesthetic eye.
But even the best furniture builder will not tell you that a good sofa pillow should cost more than the sofa, or that the canopy on a four poster bed should cost more than the bed. Which is not to say there is no place for high end, custom picture framing of the kind traditional frame shops typically specialize in, just that high end framing should be reserved for high end art.
So how do you pay a commensurate value for picture framing if traditional frame shops discourage you from doing so? Dealers About Contact. Logan's Complete Guide to Picture Framing. Guide Navigation. Why is Picture Framing so Expensive? Understanding the differences between mat cutters The crucial importance of a squaring arm in mat cutting Sorting out the differences in the new simplex mat cutters. Slip sheets The importance of using a slip sheet when cutting The importance of using a backing sheet Why am I getting a ragged cut?
How to avoid rough or ragged edges when cutting mats Dealing with inconsistencies in the bevel edges Adjusting your mat cutter for proper blade depth The importance of proper blade depth Why am I getting a hook in the corners or curve in the bevel cut? How come I don't cut all the way through the mat board? See what they suggest. A whole world of colors, textures, fabrics and papers is there for you! It may take a little time to find a framer you love — but when you do they will love you back!
You will never regret investing in the things you frame. People will be really impressed with your collection and your awesomely framed items will tell your story for you — just like the books on your shelf do… if you are one of those people who still has physical books, that is! Have you ever gone to a frame shop and been surprised by the cost of professional picture framing?
Or if it comes out really bad, the pro is there to fix it for you A professional framer is an artist usually a humble one. Be Sociable, Share!
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