Digital BW, The Print

Yes please Tom!

Tony

On Thu, May 22, 2003 at 02:09:38AM -0000, tomoc wrote:
> Hi -
> 
> Now taking signup committments for the July 03 Print Exchange:
> 
> * 15 participants
> * Letter size BW digital prints
> * Deliver to West Coast USA by July 8
> * Have fun
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 	July Print Exchange Info 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 July 8.
> 
> * 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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Tony Terlecki
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