Question Repurposing odd sized frames for profitability

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icdframing901

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Hi Grumblers, Thanks for the tips, advice, and suggestions in my last post. I have yet another question. The impulse buyer in me came up on a great deal on multiple boxes of frames from an estate. Nice gold frames about 2 inches in width and their size is 15x28. Given that this isn't a standard size, just putting the frames out to sell, I figure would not work as well. Are there any tips or suggestions of how I can market, mock up, or present these odd size frames to make a nice return? I have thought of making multi-opening mats, putting glass and backing on them and selling them that way. Also thought of selling them with un-painted canvases in them as a package... Any tips, ideas, or suggestions will be much appreciated?

Eric Echols
 
First question is:

What sort of clientele do you have? Artists? or Flat art clients?

If I had them, I would try it both ways. Multi-openings for the Flat art clients, and canvas board cut from a 22 x 28 for the artists.
 
The multi-opening mats sound good. Or, if it's the same moulding, you could cut the legs down, making 11 x 14's
from all the 15 inch legs and 16x20's and 18x24's from the 28 inch legs. Another size I've thought would be good
for ready mades is 16 x 22. This allows a two inch border around a 12 x 18 image, a common size with digital prints.
 
Try a bevelled-edge mirror in one.

Call a print distributor such as McGaw, Image Conscious or New York Graphic Society and ask for clearance prints at pennies on the dollar. Get them around a size that will enable you to mat them. Then sell them off at the usual Michaels-style discount - 75% off.

Or call me and I'll send you some.
 
Mirrors and chalkboards and great wonderful quotes..
People can add them to their collage walls.
 
Mirrors are easy, and everyone uses them. Of course, they are also available at BB stores for pennies...
 
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