Effective date: 11/15/2004
The prices for any particular image depends on the size of the print, the framing choice, and the type of glass or lamination selected. The web site calculates all of this pricing information for you. Some sample prices are shown here to help you understand the pricing.Pricing components:
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Pricing Example |
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Shipping Cost |
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Sales Tax |
By default, prints are configured with frames and mats that enhance the image and premium clear glass that provides limited UV protection. There are choices you can make to significantly reduce the cost. If you are looking for a way to reduce costs, here are some tips.
Premium clear glass: This is "regular" glass and offers no significant protection from ultraviolet rays, but does still seal the print against the elements reducing but not eliminating the archival value of the framing.
No glass: This reduces your cost but also leaves the print very vulnerable to damage. Consider getting either the premium clear glass or having the print laminated for protection.
Metal Frame: The metal frames offered are high quality and are less expensive than the hard wood frames. The choice of a lower cost frame does not affect the archival quality of the framing.
No Frame: No frame reduces your cost but also leaves the print very vulnerable to damage. Consider getting the print laminated for protection.
No Mat: The price goes up significantly when a mat is added, because adding a mat also means adding mount board. The lowest cost option is to get a print only. However, note that a print without mat, frame, or glass protection may have a limited lifetime.
Help for Configuration Options
The price of the print depends on the size, whether or not it is framed, the choice of frame, and glass type or lamination. Below are pricing examples for two print sizes ranging from the least expensive option to the one of the most expensive options.
| Print Size | 12x12 | 20x20 |
| Print Only | 79.00 | 229.00 |
| Matted Print with No Lamination | 89.00 | 239.00 |
| Matted Print with Lamination | 126.38 | 288.88 |
| Metal Black Glossy Frame with Premium Clear Glass | 279.00 | 459.00 |
| Classic Wood Frame with Conservation Reflection Control Glass | 326.00 | 572.00 |
Planetography ships prints using FedEx Ground. The cost of shipping depends on a number of factors, including:
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whether print includes a frame, mat, and/or glass |
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weight of components selected |
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size of print |
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mailing address |
These factors are used to calculate the shipping price. Planetography only charges for actual shipping charges.
Note that the price for shipping on the Shopping Cart page may differ from the final shipping price, since the zip code is not known until billing information is entered. The price shown on the Shopping Cart page is the highest shipping amount within the 48 continental United States.
Sales tax of 8.25% will be charged if your order is shipped within the state of Texas.