Digital BW, The Print

Tom, Sign me up for the Flowers of August.

Jerry




tomoc wrote:
> 
> Hi all-
> 
> I guess I brought this on myself...I'm starting to get emails signing
> up for the August exchange (flower theme), so I might as well post
> the info sheet and accept them:
> 
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> August - Flower Theme - Print Exchange data sheet
> 
> * Sign up will be limited to the first 15.
> 
> * Prints must arrive on West Coast U.S. by August 5.
> 
> * Unless we find it is impossible from the country of origin (or
> Piggly Wiggly Stores), shipping should include a prepaid return
> shipping voucher/label (and container if the original cannot be
> reused...I have found that most originals cannot). I will work with
> anyone who really has a problem with this, but this really is what is
> making the monthly exchange work.  I strongly prefer Fedex, but UPS
> is fine, too if you include the shipping label. Prints will get
> redelivered in order of ease of delivery..i.e. not sure when I can
> get time off to stand in line at the Post Office.)
> 
> * Prints will be BOTH Letter and A4. This is a shipping challenge. It
> is imperative that all prints be shipped in a container that will
> accomodate BOTH SIZES of paper since the return will include both
> sizes. The MEDIUM Fedex box fits the SMALL Fedex Box inside for very
> easy return and the SMALL BOX neatly holds both sizes of print ...
> maybe add a little tissue or newspaper for protection. This would be
> the method STRONGLY PREFERRED for quick easy turnaround. Sending
> prints in the manufacturer's paper box WILL NOT WORK... A4 will not
> fit in letter, nor will letter fit in A4.
> 
> * Prints should all be enclosed in individual glassine/plastic
> holders with a description sheet facing the back (for sorting). These
> are available from many sources, small quantities are for sale at
> inkjetart.com... larger quantities all over the internet. The
> description should include at least: Print title, your name, shooting
> data, printing data. At a minimum this should include printer,
> inkset, software (including print driver/software). Any comments or
> stories on workflow would be very interesting and welcome.
> 
> * THE THEME...FLOWERS THEME... wide open for your interpretation....
> 
> * After I receive 15 signups, I will post a "closed" on the forum,
> but will continue to take names for a waiting list, just in case we
> have a "drop out" or "no show" but I will not enlarge past the 15
> level so those who chose to can print early and mail them off.
> 
> * Any suggestions for this exchange or future ones solicited and
> welcome (all the ideas came from the forum anyhow...unless you REALLY
> like them, then they ARE mine <g>).
> 
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