Giclee: Allpconline Company Blog
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Giclee shipping to foreign countries
Due to the amount of paperwork required to ship overseas, we have changed the ordering policy for customers outside of the US. There is a minimum order of $500 for giclee printing services. We also prefer to ship with client provided shipping accounts. Due to different customs rules in each country, it is impossible to calculate precisely at the origin what those fees are. We also cannot be held responsible for packages damaged outside of the US. This said, we make every effort to work with the shipper to assure we and our clients get reimbursed for any accident.
We have noticed that because of the nature of the giclee printing process, different countries may apply different classifications. A giclee could be categorized as a print or a photograph. In other countries it is classified as art, therefore changing rates. We strive, for customs purposes, to categorize a canvas or a watercolor giclee as a print or photograph; usually art is assessed and higher rates.
We have noticed that because of the nature of the giclee printing process, different countries may apply different classifications. A giclee could be categorized as a print or a photograph. In other countries it is classified as art, therefore changing rates. We strive, for customs purposes, to categorize a canvas or a watercolor giclee as a print or photograph; usually art is assessed and higher rates.
Friday, April 21, 2006
About our giclee printing company
Many prospective customers who call often enquire about the financial stability of our business; they justly want to make sure that if they invest time and money by scanning, proofing and color correcting with a giclee printer, they will not have to look for someone else in the near future because we closed our doors.
These clients are unfortunately coming out of bad experiences somewhere else. Many giclee printers open their doors and fail quickly because of lack of expertise, high operating costs and unwise marketing.
No one wants to establish a relationship with any company who is at the brink of going out of business.
Rest assured we are a very stable giclee printing business. We do not aim to be the largest but the best. We are rated by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) and our financial balance sheet is strong. If you choose not to go with us and you are about to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars with another giclee company, please do yourself a favor and purchase an inexpensive D&B report. It is one of the wisest choices you will ever make.
These clients are unfortunately coming out of bad experiences somewhere else. Many giclee printers open their doors and fail quickly because of lack of expertise, high operating costs and unwise marketing.
No one wants to establish a relationship with any company who is at the brink of going out of business.
Rest assured we are a very stable giclee printing business. We do not aim to be the largest but the best. We are rated by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) and our financial balance sheet is strong. If you choose not to go with us and you are about to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars with another giclee company, please do yourself a favor and purchase an inexpensive D&B report. It is one of the wisest choices you will ever make.
