Digital BW, The Print

Please sign me up.

Roger
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Roger Sopher


On Thursday 30 January 2003 07:37 pm, "Tom O'Connell wrote:
>  Email me to sign up for the March exchange:
>
> * prints due on west coast March 5
>  * 15 entrants; send 14 prints
>  * UPS and FedEx only for returns (see below)
>
> January exchange was just distributed and was one of the best to
> date...February prints are starting to come in and will be posted at:
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBW-PrintExchanges/?
>  yguid=109982305
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tom O'Connell
>
> ----------------------------------------
>  MARCH Print Exchange data sheet
>
> * Sign up will be limited to the first 15 PLUS 3 alternates.
>
> * Sign up by EMAILING me using the clicking the link in the "from"
> field above
>
> *Prints are digital BW on either letter (8x5 x 11) or A4 (European
>  equivalent) paper.
>
> * Will also accept prints from 3 or more alternates (if not needed,
> they
>  will automatically be the first included in the next 3 spots available
>  (one of the next two months).
>
> * Prints must arrive on West Coast U.S. by March 5.
>
> * Prints can be shipped to me any way you like, but must include a
>  prepaid return shipping box for either UPS or FEDEX ONLY (new postal
>  regulations require in person post office shipping for anything over
> one
>  pound and downtown SF postal duties are just too onerous). To save
>  money, the return can be via UPS or FedEx ground (but both services
>  require that ground shipments strictly be in "you own packaging" not
> the
>  2-day air boxes).
>
> * 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
>  accommodate 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. 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. (side note: tape
> is
>  the biggest threat to a print...most new users tape waaaaay too much).
>
> * 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.
>  Don't forget to sign the print.
>
> * 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
>  necessary 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 and 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 <g>).
>
>
>
>
>
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