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This may seem unusual for a topic, but I'm wondering if anyone who bought the deluxe Smile Sessions box has had the larger cover poster framed for display. I've been reorganizing my music collection and whatnot and thought it would be a nice addition to frame and display that cover poster, but in a cost-effective way that still looks good hanging on the wall.

I'm wondering if it's a size that I would need to get custom framed, or if anyone has found a ready-made frame at any store or shop that fits that cover poster, and what stores may sell them, what size may work best, etc. Custom framing may be a bit too high priced right now, so any cost-effective methods would be most appreciated.

I already have hanging an 8x10 photo of Brian at Columbia's board talking into the control room mic in a clear frame, and a big numbered John Lennon art print I won in a contest among other framed photos, but I think the wall still needs the Smile cover to be complete... :)

Thanks for any help anyone here can offer!

I used this (the size is 24x36 with a clear frame): http://www.amazon.com/DAX-281136T-U-Channel-Contemporary-Plexiglas/dp/B001B0DCD0/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1362861391 (http://www.amazon.com/DAX-281136T-U-Channel-Contemporary-Plexiglas/dp/B001B0DCD0/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1362861391)

Picked up the frame at Wal Mart. It's really a piece of junk, but it's nice as it doesn't distract you from the poster itself.

Thanks, that's exactly the kind of tip I was looking for! I'll definitely take a look at that style of frame, and that option is one I'll consider for sure. I'm going to see what else gets posted here and weigh all the options. But a ready-made frame like that looks pretty good for what I need so far.

I reached out about this to my Facebook friends a few months ago, about how to cheaply frame all my concert posters, when I realized that even buying frames from a big box store was going to cost me close to $300 to get everything put up. Since you only need one, a ready made one like the one from the link above might work. I took a friend's advice and am going to try to make my own. I haven't done it yet (my stupid life keeps getting in the way of all the stuff I want to do), but I looked into it and it's only going to cost like $40 to buy some plywood, plexiglass and acid-free paper and most art supply stores will cut everything to size for you for no extra charge. Then it's just a matter of putting it all together and making it look pretty.

Yep, standard 24 by 36 frame..looks great framed!

My intention has always been to get this framed too.  Can't believe I haven't done this yet... I keep forgetting!!!!

No sense in letting it deteriorate in the bottom of a box -- folded up and un-enjoyed.

Thank you so much for the replies and suggestions! It sounds like the 24x36 frame will be the way to go for now, the most cost effective and convenient way to get it out of that box and on the wall! I'll see what the local shops are selling.

Here's my tip.  I buy all of my frames at thrift stores.  Bring a tape measure with you, and know what sizes you need.  They're usually dirt cheap, and once you take it home and remove the stupid picture of ducks flying or trees or whatever, a 2nd hand frame looks just as good as a $40 one.  Many times I turn the picture of ducks backwards in the frame, to use as a blank background if the frame is a little too big.

This is a great idea.  Thanks, Shane!