+++ SEPT 05 Print Exchange Signup Now open +++
2005-08-21 by Tom OConnell
Signup now open for the September print exchange. * open to first 15 to sign up * you send 14 prints, get back 14 from others * due West Coast USA Sept. 20 * email me offline to sign up * details below newcomers encouraged and welcome... cheers, Tom O'Connell ____________________________________________________________________ SEPTEMBER 05 Print Exchange Info Sheet NO THEME * 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 SEPTEMBER 20. * Prints can be shipped to me any way you like, but must include a prepaid return shipping box for domestic shipments (international participants will be returned via USPS global priority, generally costing about $10 USD to Europe). * Remember that prints will be BOTH Letter and A4. 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... If you like, add a little tissue or newspaper for protection. PLEASE FIX THE RETURN LABEL ON THE SMALL BOX SO I CAN TELL 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 due to paper size differences. Again, please attach your shipping label correctly to the box...this is occasionally critical as it gets confusing sorting. * Tips to save money on FedEx: use FedEx Ground or Home. It's less than half the price of Express. Open a FedEx accountit's free and they charge to your credit card; you save 10% when you print your own label onine. Do not use FedEx Express boxes for the Ground or Home service or they will charge you at the Express rates. You can order boxes for $.35 from Uline.com that are plain boxes for any service. * 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. 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. * Be SURE to email me if you have any problems or questions especially if the problems are causing delays in printing or shipping we can always work it out.