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 Nov 7 2009, 01:57 PM
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I notice that most vendors are having a fire-sale on Epson Exhibition Fiber paper. Is this being discontinued?
Glenn |
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Nov 7 2009, 03:01 PM
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QUOTE (gkroeger @ Nov 7 2009, 01:57 PM)  I notice that most vendors are having a fire-sale on Epson Exhibition Fiber paper. Is this being discontinued? Glenn Lord I hope not - that's a great paper! Perhaps Epson is going to lower the price? -------------------- |
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Nov 7 2009, 04:43 PM
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I really doubt it will be discontinued. Periodical discounts of products in this market seems to be the trend. I do wish Epson would come out with a less glossy version of the paper, as it is way to glossy for me.
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Nov 7 2009, 04:57 PM
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members Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 10-July 04 From: Shades of Paper Member No.: 7,509 |
The paper is not going away. Epson issued this great paper at a high price and after it was on the market for a period of time they cut the price to a more affordable level. Shortly after the price was reduced, in some sizes as much as 40%, they offered a special large quantity purchase price to dealers. Those who chose to take advantage of this promotion can now offer the paper at a substantial discount and still maintain a fair profit margin. The next couple of weeks is a good time for end users to buy a great product at a Super Price.
-------------------- Randy Carone
Shades of Paper www.shadesofpaper.com |
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Nov 7 2009, 05:11 PM
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members Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 24-March 06 Member No.: 16,838 |
Randy:
Thanks for the info, that explains what's going on. Time to get some more 24x30! Glenn |
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Nov 7 2009, 05:24 PM
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members Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Cleveland Ohio Member No.: 34,348 |
I got a box of 17 by 22 (25 sheets.) for $58 ($67 delivered.) from ATLEX. Rock on!
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Nov 8 2009, 10:49 AM
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I did not have any in stock. Had no orders either but elected 3 months ago to get a pack of every size just to have here at the gallery. Paid full price,oh well you win some you lose some!
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Nov 9 2009, 11:20 AM
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Sounds like a great deal. How does the "look" of this paper compare to Epson Ultra Premium Luster? Is it very much glossier?
-------------------- Mark
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Nov 9 2009, 12:21 PM
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regular Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Houston and Colorado Member No.: 14,996 |
Exhibition Fiber shouts "high quality fine art", professional, elegant, heavy weight, etc...my my opinion, Ultra P. Luster is no contest. With that said, Exhibition Fiber is a bit bright. Wish Epson would make a version with slightly warmer surface. Eleanor
QUOTE (Mark F @ Nov 9 2009, 05:20 PM) Sounds like a great deal. How does the "look" of this paper compare to Epson Ultra Premium Luster? Is it very much glossier? -------------------- Eleanor Brown
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Nov 9 2009, 12:58 PM
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QUOTE (eleanorbrown @ Nov 9 2009, 12:21 PM) Exhibition Fiber shouts "high quality fine art", professional, elegant, heavy weight, etc...my my opinion, Ultra P. Luster is no contest. With that said, Exhibition Fiber is a bit bright. Wish Epson would make a version with slightly warmer surface. Eleanor Unfortunately both papers have optical brightening agents, whose long term stability is in question (which is why it is so bright). I was also disappointed in the quality control of the Exhibtion Fiber have several sheets out of a 13x19 box with obvious flaws (black spots and other imperfections) that I've not seen from other manufacturers. I know that Exhibition Fiber is sourced by Epson from another manufacturer (don't know who), but I've decided not to use it after this box is exhausted. -------------------- Alan Goldhammer
A Goldhammer Photography |
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Nov 9 2009, 01:05 PM
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QUOTE (gkroeger @ Nov 7 2009, 11:57 AM) I notice that most vendors are having a fire-sale on Epson Exhibition Fiber paper. Is this being discontinued? Glenn Nope, in fact, Pixel Genius is working on building the 3880 profile for this paper, so its just a sale (buy some <g>). -------------------- |
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Nov 9 2009, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE (Alan Goldhammer @ Nov 9 2009, 01:58 PM) Unfortunately both papers have optical brightening agents, whose long term stability is in question (which is why it is so bright). I was also disappointed in the quality control of the Exhibtion Fiber have several sheets out of a 13x19 box with obvious flaws (black spots and other imperfections) that I've not seen from other manufacturers. I know that Exhibition Fiber is sourced by Epson from another manufacturer (don't know who), but I've decided not to use it after this box is exhausted. Innova, and there is a warm version, but not this smoothest version... so a bit more texture in the paper. It is nice though. Tyler |
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Nov 10 2009, 12:10 AM
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Personally, I've always preferred Museo Silver Rag. I have a ton of packs of all other papers that try to emulate the "glossy-dried-matte" of a fibre-based silver paper, and to me the Museo is still the only one that really captured the feel. Great Dmax. Not too glossy. Not too white. Hmm, sounds a little like Goldie Locks.
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Nov 10 2009, 10:37 AM
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Will you be building a profile for the Epson 7900 printer? Hope so! thanks, Eleanor
QUOTE (digitaldog @ Nov 9 2009, 06:05 PM) Nope, in fact, Pixel Genius is working on building the 3880 profile for this paper, so its just a sale (buy some <g>). -------------------- Eleanor Brown
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Nov 10 2009, 10:40 AM
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regular Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Houston and Colorado Member No.: 14,996 |
Personally I would love to see Epson develop a slightly warm white version of their Exhibition fiber. I use the EEF and like it very much but it's a little to bright white for me.
eleanor QUOTE (TylerB @ Nov 9 2009, 06:22 PM) Innova, and there is a warm version, but not this smoothest version... so a bit more texture in the paper. It is nice though. Tyler -------------------- Eleanor Brown
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Nov 10 2009, 11:04 AM
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QUOTE (eleanorbrown @ Nov 10 2009, 08:37 AM) Will you be building a profile for the Epson 7900 printer? Hope so! thanks, Eleanor It looks like Epson will be doing this after all. -------------------- |
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