Why is it so hard to find a frame that doesn't cost me a limb and a half?!

I finally got my lovely Portal 2 lithograph in and I'm wanting to frame it. So I walked into an art shop up the town and asked where their frames where. Found them but they didn't have any large enough. So I asked where another shop was that sold frames. The lady gave me directions, albeit wrong directions (the numpty), and I eventually found the shop. The guy was pleasant and was very useful in answering my questions. He calculated the total and offered me a 10% discount. I'm thinking, 'That's very generous of him!'... £94.40! AND THAT'S WITH THE DISCOUNT! Then he offers to take the 40p off. My face = :| Though I didn't want to seem rude so I took the price down (with no intention of returning, though he did have fantastic canvas prints!) and asked him if he knew any other places that sold frames, which he did. His first recommendation was asking for £120 and the guy was an eejit. The second place didn't even sell frames, it was a tourist shop. >|

It amazes me how many art shops Glasgow has. It surprises me more the price they ask for for their stuff. I literally took one step through the door in one shop, saw a price of a frame, and walked straight out. I didn't even take my hand off the handle! The shop owner probably thought I was knicking something. Honestly,I haven't a scooby who in Glasgow would pay such ridiculous amounts for art. But there's tonnes of them, so I figure its the drug lords and gang leaders providing them business.

And so, my search for a cheap frame continues. D:

 

What are the dimensions that you need? I can probably find a cheap-ish one near me and send it, long as you send me the cost +shipping+ sales tax (8% here, I believe. I'll just add it to the price). Though knowing you, you don't want my help, eh?

 

Well, the lithograph is 24" x 36" so its pretty huge. I have a frame that is the right size (I think), but its not that great. Its fine for posters, but not this.

And ouch! Why wouldn't I want your help? D: Though I'd never import something this big. It's probably be cheaper to get the £94 frame. xD

Llave, ask Feenie. He'll tell you I suck at it. xD

 

You can always buy some cheap ass planks and make the frame yourself. Sure, it may not look as good as a bought one but PROUDNESS.

 

Did you try looking for one online? >_> You could probably find one that suits your needs.

 

Eh, you seem to be a very annoyed by me quite often. I probably just took it the wrong way.

 

The thought had crossed my mind, but it wouldn't be worthy.

I've settled to looking on ebay. Hopefully I'll find something a decent frame there.

lol, annoyed? I'm not easily annoyed online. I have my off days, sure, but it takes a lot to annoy me. You're not quite at that level.