Framing a Collectible Sports Jersey for wall display

[abc]

hi, was wondering if any of y'all have framed a jersey... any brands or places you can recommend to get the frame?

thanks

 

[Ness]

don't buy the frame, have it framed. You'd need what is called a "shadowbox frame" for something like a jersey, and I don't think many stores make retail shadow box frames big enough for a jersey.

Take it to a custom framer, they'll do a much better job than you could.

Just look up "framing" in the yellow pages and ask them for a rough estimate over the phone. Take it to the one that gives you the best estimate.. or the one that sounds like they have better service.

 

[abc]

thanks a lot... hmm what you think about this?

http://store.yahoo.com/allsportscases/acbasjerdisc.html

 

It's gonna look like doo doo unless you get it done professionally.

 

[abc]

really??? why, even with that case that is being sold???

 

[Homerboy]

have it done profressionally... that is if you want it to look even half-way decent.

The funny thing is that the framing is going to cost you more than the jersey likely.
Professional framing is a racket... they charge so much its amazing... but it seems to be a damn art. It looks so nice.

 

Originally posted by: Homerboy
have it done profressionally... that is if you want it to look even half-way decent.

The funny thing is that the framing is going to cost you more than the jersey likely.
Professional framing is a racket... they charge so much its amazing... but it seems to be a damn art. It looks so nice.

Yup, I had a movie poster framed last year. Cost me $130 for the framing, $17 for the poster. :| But it looks nice!

 

[DeafeningSilence]

I looked into having a football jersey framed last year at Michael's (a craft store), and they quoted me roughly $250. Let's just say it's still resting on a hanger in my closet. 🙁 🙂

 

[abc]

heh heh.. i see... 250 for frame and labor for 'framing'...

jumpr.... so since you framed it a year ago... would it have been something you could have done yourself???

 

[abc]

Originally posted by: Homerboy
have it done profressionally... that is if you want it to look even half-way decent.

The funny thing is that the framing is going to cost you more than the jersey likely.
Professional framing is a racket... they charge so much its amazing... but it seems to be a damn art. It looks so nice.

sigh well when i walk around memorabilia and look at framed clothing it looks like just that, a garment inside a frame...

how skilled is the work?

My jersey cost me over seven hundred bucks... and I like doing things myself...

I'll look into this some more....


Any professional framers on Anandtech care to share his/her experience???

 

Originally posted by: abc

Originally posted by: Homerboy
have it done profressionally... that is if you want it to look even half-way decent.

The funny thing is that the framing is going to cost you more than the jersey likely.
Professional framing is a racket... they charge so much its amazing... but it seems to be a damn art. It looks so nice.

sigh well when i walk around memorabilia and look at framed clothing it looks like just that, a garment inside a frame...

how skilled is the work?

My jersey cost me over seven hundred bucks... and I like doing things myself...

I'll look into this some more....


Any professional framers on Anandtech care to share his/her experience???

You can buy DIY frame 'kits' that are better than pre-made frames, but nothing really compares to having a professional do it. The alignment, the frame material (I got metal) and the matting are all done best by the pros.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: DeafeningSilence
I looked into having a football jersey framed last year at Michael's (a craft store), and they quoted me roughly $250. Let's just say it's still resting on a hanger in my closet. 🙁 🙂

Was that after the 50% discount? Because I don't think I've EVER been to Michael's and not seen the "50% off your entire framing order" signs.

 

[DeafeningSilence]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: DeafeningSilence
I looked into having a football jersey framed last year at Michael's (a craft store), and they quoted me roughly $250. Let's just say it's still resting on a hanger in my closet. 🙁 🙂

Was that after the 50% discount? Because I don't think I've EVER been to Michael's and not seen the "50% off your entire framing order" signs.

Yes, unfortunately it was. 🙁

 

[PoPPeR]

Originally posted by: DeafeningSilence

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: DeafeningSilence
I looked into having a football jersey framed last year at Michael's (a craft store), and they quoted me roughly $250. Let's just say it's still resting on a hanger in my closet. 🙁 🙂

Was that after the 50% discount? Because I don't think I've EVER been to Michael's and not seen the "50% off your entire framing order" signs.

Yes, unfortunately it was. 🙁

$500 to frame a jersey?

Fvck accounting, framing industry here I come