Digital BW, The Print

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Roger
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Tom OConnell [mailto:TomOC@...]
  Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2003 6:41 PM
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [Digital BW] sign up for OCTOBER PRINT EXCHANGE


  Hi all-

  Now accepting signups for the October Print exchange.

  * first 15 signed up are participants (will accept 3 alternates)
  * ship 14 BW digital prints, receive 14 different ones back
  * prints must arrive on West Coast USA by OCTOBER 15, 2003

  More details in info sheet below.

  Tom O'Connell
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        October Print Exchange Info sheet

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

  * Sign up by EMAILING me (use the link in the "from" field above)

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

  * 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 October 15.

  * 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 WHOM 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 FOR (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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