Can I trim this Horkey Arcade Fire poster?

db23 · Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:22 pm

i've always been the guy against someone even asking if they can trim anything but this damn poster is 13 x 36. Here are my thoughts:

1. i can get a standard 12 x 36 frame SUPER CHEAP.
2. i've never seen this poster framed and matted properly so why would i even try to find a mat that would work.
3. these aren't the most rare nor most expensive posters to find from the Horkey catalogue.
4. why am i even bothering to write this when i'm probably just going to do it any way?

sidewaysscott · Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:25 pm

rmoore · Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:26 pm

Man, I don't mind trimming cheapo prints, but I wouldn't do it for a print worth over $200.

db23 · Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:30 pm

rmoore wrote:Man, I don't mind trimming cheapo prints, but I wouldn't do it for a print worth over $200.

is it worth more than $200? i paid $200 for it a couple years back but it's a run of 400 plus another 80 in the band edition. i don't know. the fudge is pink!

TheThirdEye · Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:32 pm

I've considered trimming my Converge Fall 06, but never had the balls to do it. And, it's only a $50 poster. Couldn't imagine doing it to a >$200 print. Yikes!

jojobadass · Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:33 pm

just sell it instead

ChefFerrari · Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:37 pm

dont hurt it

db23 · Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:43 pm

jojobadass wrote:just sell it instead

i don't wanna sell it, i wanna hang it but spending $150+ to have it professionally framed isn't worth it because, seriously, how long am i gonna keep something that's pink hanging up all the time. i guess i could do the basic american frame 13 x 36 for about $45 and then another $30 or whatever on glass but i could do it for even cheaper by losing one unnecessary inch of border.

Chef, i just don't like this poster matted but i do side with you on the hurting of the horkey. what a dilemma!

jojobadass · Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:44 pm

sell the pink one.

buy an orange or blue copy.

jamesgunter · Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:54 pm

pink suede mat...

norelation · Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:04 pm

Chantry would cut it.

GR8Dane · Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:06 pm

Cut it! Its yours. Better on the wall, than not!

newflesh · Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:16 pm

I don't know, I feel bad cutting it. Would you be cutting into the art/coloring?

trarex · Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:59 pm

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halftonegraphics · Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:27 pm

could you buy a 12x36 with a wide frame and chisel in 1/2" all around on the backside?

second question, would you be better off cutting it off or just folding it over. either way, you are damaging it, but i figure keeping the paper connected and folded over might be better, no?