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Hi everyone, 

I have a couple signed  posters I wish to get framed and perhaps matted. I want to know your go-to stores and/or techniques/recommendations when getting an item framed on a tight budget, while protecting the integrity of the signature. 

My posters are 30in x 20in and 15in x 20in. What can I expect in price for these sizes using your recommendation? 

Thanks in advance for your insight. 

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On a budget, find a Michael's in your area. Michael's is an art supply/frame store.

I avoid posters because they're difficult to frame correctly + cheaply.  Some lesser framers will tell you to dry mount it, which essentially means gluing it down - i.e. basically destroying your poster (though it will still look good).  I only recommend Michael's and Hobby Lobby if you're framing for cosmetic effect and ultimately don't care all that much about preservation.  I've only used Michael's once, and they did a miserable, miserable job.  Hobby Lobby tends to look nice, but upon removing a couple of the items later for reframing saw some really shoddy work (i.e. photos taped to the matte).  Problem with franchises is that you ultimately don't know who's framing it, how they've been trained, etc.  You might get someone careful and competent . . . or not.

Get the frame at Michaels with a 40% off coupon, then get your own matte cut at Hobby Lobby with their 40% off coupon and you can stay at $35 or less. I do all of my own framing, it's 10x cheaper and not that hard.
Excellent suggestion Ryan.

Ryan, does Michaels offer UV frames?

None of mine are UV, but my collection is all displayed in a room with no windows, or windows that are 100% covered at all times. Hobby Lobby does have "acid free" mattes that are twice as expensive but I have not used those. I did buy some acid free tape for $10 from Hobby Lobby to tape same photos to the matte so they would stop falling down in the frame. None of my frames are metal. I can post some examples tomorrow.
That would be awesome. This is exactly the way I'm trying to go with this. Really appreciate it.

Make sure it's a metal frame.

Ryan can we see some of the items you've framed on your own?  Id like to do the same..but nervous about the matte process

AJ I posted several examples yesterday which are currently on page 2 of this thread.

Thanks guys this is excellent advice. For the frame, can you buy UV protected glass or should I not worry about that as long as it's matted and not sitting right on the glass? 

Always get a UV protected glass. You dont want your signature faded within a year. especially if its exposed to any light.

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