To Frame or not Frame? (Posters)

[JRPGFan]

When it comes to rare posters (true promo posters, that have a thick feel to them that you can never buy normally or wasn't a pre-order bonus) should you frame them or not? Since I heard if you frame posters, it De-values them?

[Gazereths]

I don't see why it would de value them as long as the framing process is reversible. Can get expensive though.

[Twisted]

if it's a quality custom built frame that is complimentary I don't see either how it would devalue it.

[GameTrigger]

Originally Posted by Gazereths

I don't see why it would de value them as long as the framing process is reversible. Can get expensive though.

UV protection will not eliminate fading, it will only limit the amount of harmful UV rays that will contact the poster. Other factors can contribute to fading, such as pollution, humidity, heat, and the paper that was chosen for the print and surrounding matting.

[blingaling]

Originally Posted by GameTrigger

UV protection will not eliminate fading, it will only limit the amount of harmful UV rays that will contact the poster. Other factors can contribute to fading, such as pollution, humidity, heat, and the paper that was chosen for the print and surrounding matting.

This is true. Even the best framing with all conservation materials will only protect your art so much. I only frame stuff I'm planning on keeping forever.

[amb6883]

It's not that it devalues the poster (if done properly...some shitty poster frames will definitely damage them) it's just that does not really add value (framing can be expensive and people have different tastes in frames & matting). If you try and sell the print framed later on chances are you're not going to get back the cost of framing versus just selling the print by itself. If you like the poster frame it and just make sure every thing is reversible and if you're ever wanting to sell it down the road you'll most likely be better off selling it by itself and reusing the frame later for something else.

[GameTrigger]

Originally Posted by amb6883

It's not that it devalues the poster (if done properly...some shitty poster frames will definitely damage them) it's just that does not really add value (framing can be expensive and people have different tastes in frames & matting). If you try and sell the print framed later on chances are you're not going to get back the cost of framing versus just selling the print by itself. If you like the poster frame it and just make sure every thing is reversible and if you're ever wanting to sell it down the road you'll most likely be better off selling it by itself and reusing the frame later for something else.

+ postage cost for framed poster are much expensive and high risk for damage.