Light Impressions/Exeter, Gallery White

[Allen in Montreal]

I tried to order some new supplies (negative sleeves and envelopes), I bought a huge stock in the 90s that is just running out now, when I tried to complete the check out, I could not, I found it odd and gave up. I wonder if this has anything to do with not being able to complete the checkout?

I think something's up with Light Impressions. I placed a large order more than about a month ago and the stuff is coming in in dribs and drabs. The invoices that have arrived so far have an insert saying that payment should be made to a third party - a credit company of some sort.

[BrianShaw]

... and in reality, there is no substitute for time itself!

... but accelerated life testing is a fairly good substitute for the real thing!

[William McEwen]

Lumiere Photo in Rochester, NY sells mat board which is the same which is sold by Light Impressions under the product names Exeter and Westminister. Full disclosure:
I am the original founder of Light Impressions and sold the company in 1995. I started
Lumiere Photo in 2000. The mills we use for the manufacture of our mat board are the original mills which I used when I owned LI.

Hey, Bill: I, too have mounted and matted everything on Exeter, and I'm alarmed that my board might join the long list of things I can no longer get! What is the name of the Lumiere equivalent? - William

[Alan Butcher]

Lumiere Photo in Rochester, NY sells mat board which is the same which is sold by Light Impressions under the product names Exeter and Westminister. Full disclosure:
I am the original founder of Light Impressions and sold the company in 1995. I started
Lumiere Photo in 2000. The mills we use for the manufacture of our mat board are the original mills which I used when I owned LI.

I received some Westminister matboard today from Light Impressions and noticed that the board is now labeled Made in Mexico. Previously no made in location specified.

--
Alan

[Doug Dolde]

I just discovered Frame Destination. They have very good pricing on cut Bainbridge Alpharag in many sizes and opening sizes. They carry both 4 ply and 8 ply. My first order was delivered very quickly with no hassles.

http://www.framedestination.com/Mat_Board/cat/mt/

[William McEwen]

I just discovered Frame Destination. They have very good pricing on cut Bainbridge Alpharag in many sizes and opening sizes. They carry both 4 ply and 8 ply. My first order was delivered very quickly with no hassles.

http://www.framedestination.com/Mat_Board/cat/mt/

Thanks for the tip, Doug. I see they carry the blond wood frames that I like; Light Impressions no longer carries them.

[shadow images]

As I have always said check with your local independent framer.Alot of us will cut deals to local artist depending on what you are looking for.

[Jon Shiu]

I just discovered Frame Destination. They have very good pricing on cut Bainbridge Alpharag in many sizes and opening sizes. They carry both 4 ply and 8 ply. My first order was delivered very quickly with no hassles.

http://www.framedestination.com/Mat_Board/cat/mt/

I don't think he has 4-ply rag board. Not sure why not, since he has 8-ply rag.

Jon

[paulr]

Hey, Bill: I, too have mounted and matted everything on Exeter, and I'm alarmed that my board might join the long list of things I can no longer get! What is the name of the Lumiere equivalent? - William

Add me to this list. Next time I order board I'd like to try Lumiere.

Has anyone figured out which of their boards is like exeter?