Do they originally have prices double of regular framers so they can run a 50% off sale? I brought an odd sized photo in to get custom framed, and was disspointed in their service and availability. Thinking Ill try an independent framer, but curious if Michaels is that much less.
2007-03-21 07:11:32 · 4 answers · asked by lillilou 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
I am a certified custom framer and did all my training at Michaels. The reason their prices are more expensive than, say Hobby Lobby, is because Michaels uses preservation mounting. Everything they do is guaranteed to ensure the life of the print held within. Everything is acid-free, and UV protectant. Although Michaels is expensive, in the long run you will only have to frame the image once and it will last. However, make sure you ask the framer you are working with lots of questions. Trust me, I worked their for 2 years and not every person who works in the frame shop should be allowed to touch your work. If you have any questions, feel free to email me I would love to help. Good luck!
Also, there is a way that Michael's runs their frame shop so that they always make a certain percentage of profit from their sales. Although they may try to charge you full price, don't let them. They will almost always give you 50% off even if the sale is not running. Otherwise just wait for a sale, they are always going on. Its not that Michael's gauges prices, it is more that they can afford to sell under cost. I hope that makes sense. Its hard to explain because of the purchasing set up.
2007-03-21 10:28:40 · answer #1 · answered by Legolas' Lover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 09:05:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was wondering the same thing. I got a custom frame last week from A.C.Moore, and I was thinking, "Aren't these always 50% off?" What's the deal with that? They have to stay in competition with the independent framers, so I would guess that they do double the price and then take half off to stay in the same price range as the other framers.
2007-03-21 08:40:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if they go with a pure 100 percent markup, but they do seem to have two or three different coupon that they rotate in their weekly ads. One if for 50 percent on a frame, one is 50 percent on and entire framing order .. which lead me to believe they do have to be marking up their regular prices considerably.
2007-03-21 08:13:19 · answer #4 · answered by mrzeigler 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋