Framing is insanely expensive, and I have no idea why. Corners often has coupons (in the paper, probably online, and once you've gone there you'll get them in the mail). The coupons bring the prices to almost reasonable. What I find works really well is to buy a readymade frame (either at Corners or at Target, Marshalls, or TJ Maxx -- often stuff that comes preframed, but I just yank out the "art") and then take it to Corners and just have a custom mat cut. Even the mat cutting is outrageously priced, but you'll save a bundle over having the whole job done. They can be quite slow, and the wait can be annoying. The staff here is rude and condescending. This is very close to my house or else I wouldn't tolerate it for a minute. They also have a bigger selection of ready made stuff than the Cambridge stores.
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