Digital BW, The Print

Dumb Question but rather than use USPS I would like to use FedX or UPS. However, I'll be damned if I can figure out how to get a prepaid return shipping label on line. Getting the package to you is no problem but getting it back ???

I could always go to a drop off station and have them do it but it would be easier for me to be able to do it on line - any ideas?

Thanks,

Roger
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Tom O'Connell <TomOC@...> [mailto:TomOC@...]
  Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 10:25 AM
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [Digital BW] Print Exchange SIGNUP for February Exchange


  Hi Folks-

  You can now sign up for the February BW Exchange.

  *limited to 15 plus 3 alternates (make 14 prints)
  *letter sized BW prints
  *due on West Coast by Feb. 4, 2003

  Details below.

  If you are interested please signup BY EMAIL TO: tomoc@...

  I will reply to you by email to save space in this forum.

  Cheers and Happy Holidays,

  Tom O'Connell
  tomoc@...

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  February - Print Exchange data sheet

  * Sign up will be limited to the first 15 PLUS 3 alternates.

  *Prints are digital BW on either letter (8x5 x 11) or A4 (European
  equivalent) paper.

  * Alternates should also send sets of prints by "due date" (if not
  needed, they will automatically be the first included in the next 3
  spots available (one of the next two months). To date virtually all
  alternates have been included in current month.

  * Prints must arrive on West Coast U.S. by Feb 4.

  * Prints must include return prepaid label and shipping container.
  Please fix label to return container to avoid mix-up in the sorting
  process.

  * Prints can be BOTH Letter and A4. This is a shipping challenge. It 
  is
  imperative that all prints be shipped in a container that will
  accommodate BOTH SIZES of paper since the return will include both
  sizes. The MEDIUM Fedex or UPS box fits the SMALL Box inside for very
  easy return and the SMALL BOX neatly holds both sizes of print. DO NOT
  SEAL THE SMALL BOX... maybe add a little tissue or newspaper for
  protection. PLEASE FIX THE RETURN LABEL ON THE SMALL BOX SO I DON'T 
  MESS
  UP WHO THE PRINTS GO TO. 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.
  Again, please attach your shipping label correctly to the box...this 
  is
  occasionally critical as it gets confusing sorting. Please limit your
  use of TAPE...more damage is done to prints from tape than lack of
  packing (most newbies overpack).

  * Prints should all be enclosed in individual glassine/plastic holders
  with a description sheet facing the back (for sorting). PLEASE NOTE 
  THE
  EXCHANGE MONTH THE PRINTS ARE ENTERED IN (I usually have 3 months 
  being
  shipped at once). The print protectors 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.

  * After I receive 15 sign ups and 3 alternates (who will send in
  prints), I will post a "closed" on the forum. The alternates are to 
  fill
  the exchange if we have a "drop out" or "late shipper" but I will not
  enlarge past the 15 level so those who chose to can print early and 
  mail
  off the 14 prints. If any of the 15 participants are late, their 
  prints
  will be replaced by any I might have from Alternates so we can start
  shipping prints on the due date to accommodate all those people who
  always get them in on time.

  * 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 ).




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