When I first became a framing mgr at M's, we didn't sell much Perfect Vue (the "high-end " stuff available to us at the time), because it was a pain in the patooty to work with, at 32x40, the only available size then. It finally became available in the smaller-than-32x40 lites, much easier to work with, and, as an individual department, we made it our default glass. Didn't even discuss it, unless the price was balked at, and then we'd chisel "down" to ConClear. Our store's framing sales totals increased dramatically compared to the other district's stores, and our district manager had the other framing mgrs call me to find out how we did that. Default to PV. It worked. Usually, the customer asked no questions and just accepted it.
I default to ConClear now, as most do. Best for the artwork, especially at our high-uv altitude. Interesting to see how it would work defaulting to Museum, and "chiseling down" to ConClear if needed.
Thanks, Pollyann, maybe we can take part in this "experiment" and
learn something from our fellow framers at Michael's.....what a concept!
Anyone remember the Gas-Wars of years ago??
Glass-Wars!!
I mean - let's do what's best for the art (and our businesses), shall we??
Need to do some more re$earch on MG, as I've not used it much, because of my cost and my (myth)-conception of how my customers might feel about that "expensive glass".....I'm trying to Think Like a Retailer here....ow-oww!! But now that M's is defaulting to it.....lowering/raising the bar? Don't fight 'em, join 'em?? Whaaa??
I have to admit, I have the TruVue tassle model on the counter, half CC, half MG, and it's an eye-catcher with my customers, but I'm still hesitant to lean that way because of what
I have to pay for it and then mark it up. I find myself saying "Yeah, it's great glass, but it's kinda pricey." Shame on me! I think of it as "Cinderella Glass"....reserved only for the "special framing" projects. Maybe it's time to step out of The Box??