Hobbies, Purchasing Picture Frames Online


by SUSAN SLOBAC - Date: 2009-01-30 - Word Count: 443 Share This!

When it comes to photo display, the right picture frame can make or break your efforts. If your photo is not a standard size or you want a unique setting and you can afford it or have the skills to create one, a custom frame may fill the bill. However, for most mere mortals on a limited budget, a ready made picture frame is probably the best option. However, deciding just where to find the right picture frame can be in and of itself a challenge.

The Local Art Store vs. The World Wide Web

Let's make one thing clear; these days, its a very good idea to economically support your local community in every way possible. Chances are your local art supply house or arts-and-crafts store has a wide variety of prefabricated picture frames from which to choose.

This said, you may be able to order from them online and have the picture frame of your choice shipped to you. However, if there is no such establishment in your community or they do not have the ready made picture frame you like, it's time to turn to your favorite search engine and start looking further afield.

There is no shortage of places to purchase picture frames on the World Wide Web, of course; a typical Internet search will return almost 9 million results, meaning you can probably find just about any kind of ready made picture frame you can imagine (and even a few you can't).

Who Do You Already Buy From?

If you already have a relationship with an online art or photo supply house - that is, if you already have purchased framing supplies such as mat board - it's a good bet that they carry a good selection of ready made and custom picture frames as well. Whether its a wood or metal picture frame, you'll probably have a fair number to choose from.

In addition, these people can probably give you some great advice on just what kind of picture frame is best for your photograph.

Caveat Emptor

When shopping for a picture frame online, it's a good idea to check the website's credentials, especially when it comes time to pay for your purchase. A secure website starts with "https;" in addition, such a website should be registered with Trust-E as well as the Better Business Bureau Online. At least one website that sells picture frames online was identified by Google recently as an "attack site" that places malware and spyware on the drives of unsuspecting visitors. Shopping for a picture frame online may seem like a relatively minor thing, but it's still a good idea to exercise caution.


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