A Good Website to Buy Frames?
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If you are just looking for simple and inexpensive frames, my wife swears by Kohl's department store for picture frames. They are pretty much always 'half off', but I think that's how Kohl's markets. We've gotten some decent frames for gifts in the $20 range. I don't know if they sell the same frames on their website. You'd probably want to see them in person anyway. If you have a Kohl's nearby, it might be worth a look.
BackdoorArts
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I was going to say Michael's as well. They have basic 16x20 black wooden frames with a pre-cut mat for an 11x14 photo at around $40 each, and they're almost always on sale at either at 40% off or BOGO. Then, you hit their website and look for a 15-25% off your entire order sale items included coupon and you're set. The added advantage is that you get to look them over and make sure there are no dings or scratches, which will invariably exist on anything mail order. I use them almost exclusively for all my frames, including the stuff I have in galleries.
This is a frame I use all the time that goes for $39.99. This particular one is a little better quality and doesn't go on sale as often, so when it does I buy a few and stack 'em up on a shelf in my office. I generally replace the included mat with a double mat (either white with black or something else that brings out the photo) which adds another $8 (before coupon). They have a basic black, unbeveled frame that goes about $5 cheaper that I use as well.
This is a frame I use all the time that goes for $39.99. This particular one is a little better quality and doesn't go on sale as often, so when it does I buy a few and stack 'em up on a shelf in my office. I generally replace the included mat with a double mat (either white with black or something else that brings out the photo) which adds another $8 (before coupon). They have a basic black, unbeveled frame that goes about $5 cheaper that I use as well.
sonicbuffalo_RIP
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Keep saving me money and I will be able to afford CC for the first year and more! Thanks @BackdoorHippie
Another Micheal's fan here. 
Last year I needed a 22" x 28" black frame--one that had a 1.5" molding. It was to match other black frames used by the drama department. Unfortunately I couldn't find one and settled for a black one with a 1" molding instead. I checked at Michael's, AC Moore, Jo-Ann Fabrics, and Target and wound up buying one from Target.
Like Jake said, you need to check out each frame and find the ones that aren't so dinged and scratched.
Last year I needed a 22" x 28" black frame--one that had a 1.5" molding. It was to match other black frames used by the drama department. Unfortunately I couldn't find one and settled for a black one with a 1" molding instead. I checked at Michael's, AC Moore, Jo-Ann Fabrics, and Target and wound up buying one from Target.
Like Jake said, you need to check out each frame and find the ones that aren't so dinged and scratched.
BTW, I was going to say Pearl Art & Crafts but see they've gone out of business. There used to be a big, 2-floor store in Woodbridge, NJ that was absolutely fantastic for frames, mats, stitchery, art supplies, etc. It had the largest section exclusively for frames that I've ever seen in any store.
Good luck! As Jake said, Michael's offers coupons which can sometimes be applied to the items. I signed up for Michael's emails which contain links for coupons.
Good idea. Hadn't thought about that.
Also, with Michael's and Hobby Lobby, you can generally find an online coupon (or get it with their phone apps) that will give you 40% off of a regularly priced item if it doesn't happen to be on sale. If you have time, though, they rotate their sales. If it's not on sale now, check back often as it will often BE on sale within a 2-3 week period. Ours here rotate between 50% off sales, makes it nice and easy to frame anything.