Framar
WOW Framer
Hi folks, I have ben given a great opportunity to moderate yet another forum on my partner Kim's new website (www.scarlettes-web.com) and it is being called "Framers Corner." (The other forum is about CATS!!!
As far as I'm concerned, I don't think framers need any more forums, what with the INIMITABLE Grumble plus HH, but since this site is in it's infancy, I think it should be geared for customers, whether they be newbies or frequent framers, to ask questions of real, passionate, dedicated framers.
What do y'all think of this??? You all know how timid first time customers are. "Will you help me pick out the frame?" They don't have any idea what we do! They are scared, both of the cost and the possibility of humiliation if they so or say or ask for "the wrong thing."
So, how should I start? FAQ about Custom Framing? Mention that we (rarely) bite? What are some questions that you get asked all the time?
I also plan to mention that if you want a custom framer to give you a "ballpark" then you MUST bring the picture into the frame shop, because so few of us are psychic these days.
I also plan to incorporate that quote about fine custom framing lasting longer than your techie toys and your sofa and your car, etc.
And, for those of you who had a hard time reading the website, the colors keep changing. Mike has been tweaking the thing incessantly all weekend and he is driving Kim crazy.
There is also a fledgling forum for retouchers, and at least a couple of familiar names have shown up and seem about as happy as I was when I found the Grumble - at last, someone to talk to!!!
Thank you for your support.

As far as I'm concerned, I don't think framers need any more forums, what with the INIMITABLE Grumble plus HH, but since this site is in it's infancy, I think it should be geared for customers, whether they be newbies or frequent framers, to ask questions of real, passionate, dedicated framers.
What do y'all think of this??? You all know how timid first time customers are. "Will you help me pick out the frame?" They don't have any idea what we do! They are scared, both of the cost and the possibility of humiliation if they so or say or ask for "the wrong thing."
So, how should I start? FAQ about Custom Framing? Mention that we (rarely) bite? What are some questions that you get asked all the time?
I also plan to mention that if you want a custom framer to give you a "ballpark" then you MUST bring the picture into the frame shop, because so few of us are psychic these days.
I also plan to incorporate that quote about fine custom framing lasting longer than your techie toys and your sofa and your car, etc.
And, for those of you who had a hard time reading the website, the colors keep changing. Mike has been tweaking the thing incessantly all weekend and he is driving Kim crazy.
There is also a fledgling forum for retouchers, and at least a couple of familiar names have shown up and seem about as happy as I was when I found the Grumble - at last, someone to talk to!!!
Thank you for your support.