Al in Tampa
Grumbler
Hi Everyone,
I received an email from Ethan Allen (I'm a customer of theirs) that they are now doing custom framing and artwork (size) on line. I believe this is different then other online framing as they have designers as salespeople and they help customers in selections, and they will even come out to your house to help you pick out fabrics and styles. (I would think this will include the framed artwork also).
It is not good news to me, as it just means another company taking another ever-dwindling piece of the pie. I quess it is a good fit for them as most of their furniture is somewhat custom, and I would think their clients would be more inclined to do custom framed artwork as opposed to some lower end furniture stores.
What is your take on this and do you feel like it will have an impact on independant frame shops? Below is the link.
http://www.ethanallen.com/category?...&utm_medium=email&utm_content=customartlayout
(Ok I'm not sure if I copied and pasted correctly, but I'm sure you can find it)!
Al
I received an email from Ethan Allen (I'm a customer of theirs) that they are now doing custom framing and artwork (size) on line. I believe this is different then other online framing as they have designers as salespeople and they help customers in selections, and they will even come out to your house to help you pick out fabrics and styles. (I would think this will include the framed artwork also).
It is not good news to me, as it just means another company taking another ever-dwindling piece of the pie. I quess it is a good fit for them as most of their furniture is somewhat custom, and I would think their clients would be more inclined to do custom framed artwork as opposed to some lower end furniture stores.
What is your take on this and do you feel like it will have an impact on independant frame shops? Below is the link.
http://www.ethanallen.com/category?...&utm_medium=email&utm_content=customartlayout
(Ok I'm not sure if I copied and pasted correctly, but I'm sure you can find it)!
Al