Digital BW, The Print

Hi everyone-

Now is the time to sign up for the Sept. BW print exchange. Letter 
sized prints, no theme, open to first 15 to sign up (plus I would 
like at least 3 alternates). Due date Sept 3 West Coast USA.

Please email me at TomOC@... to sign up.

Details are in the following data sheet:

September - No Theme - Print Exchange data sheet

* Sign up will be limited to the first 15. 

* Prints must arrive on West Coast U.S. by September 3.

* 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, 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. DO NOT SEAL 
SMALL BOX. Sending prints in the manufacturer's paper box WILL NOT 
WORK... A4 will not fit in letter, nor will letter fit in A4. Please 
attach your shipping label correctly to the box...this is 
ocassionally critical as it gets confusing sorting.

* 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.

* NO THEME THIS MONTH... 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>).