Top Sources for Discount Picture Frames

One of the simplest decorative elements you can add to any room is picture frames.  Picture frames can be hung on walls or placed on top of furniture but what they do best is draw attention to the owner’s style and taste.  If pictures can say a thousand words then picture frames can add volumes of new chapters to your interior design. 

Obviously you know the importance of a good picture frame or you wouldn’t be searching the internet for discount picture frames.  In this article I’m going to lay out the top sources for finding discount picture frames and in some cases you can run out a use this information immediately.

The number one spot I like to search for discount picture frames is at flea markets and swap meets.  You can find some really good bargains at these places.  Often times the people selling items really don’t have clue about the value what they are selling, they’re just liquidating what they think is junk and unwanted items.  We all know what they say about one person’s junk. 

You will come across plenty of professional vendors that really do know the value of what they are peddling but they are in a business where haggling is their first language.  Every price at a swap meet or flea market is negotiable; all you have to do is ask.  Also, there might be a lot that can be said about the “early bird,” but I prefer going to these places in the later part of the afternoon, especially if it’s a particularly hot day and I prefer the non-professionals, the ones that come with their car load and are there just for the day or weekend.  These sellers are seeing fewer and fewer people coming through at that time and are ready to give up. That’s the time you make your offers, and this is good advice for finding any bargain and not just discount picture frames. 

Another top spot for finding discount picture frames is at thrift stores.  There isn’t much haggling that can be done there since most of the proceeds of sales go to charities and other non profits.  However, the prices are so ridiculously low that there really is no need to haggle.  Often times you get the frames along with artwork that you can repurpose elsewhere.  If you keep a good eye out you may just find a real treasure.

The next places I like to look for discount picture frames is a small handful of consignment stores.  These are the places where you can find tremendous deals on antique and vintage picture frames.  These are items that the owners no longer want but also know that they still have value.  Consignment shops work on a revenue split with the consigner but it’s an evolving split.  Every week that the item sits on the shelf the price gets lowered until it reaches a price and time limit set in the original contract.  Most times it’s a good practice to just purchase the item when you see a price you are willing to pay.  Sometimes though, I will wait a week and if the item is still there I’ll get it at the reduced fee.  This is risky though because there is no guarantee that the item will still be there when you come back.  If price is a real concern then most consignment stores have a lay-away plan so you can put a little down and make payments until the item is paid in full. 

Ebay is a place I look when I want to find really good deals on vintage or antique frames.  Here the prices are discounted so much that it almost feels like you are stealing the item.  Also, Ebay is a great place to find larger frames at discounted prices.  I collect movie posters and rarely can I find discount frames at the local retailers.  Ebay even beats out Kmart and WalMart when it comes to movie posters.  Plus, the ease of searching for the frames I want makes the whole process that much more enjoyable.  Just take a look below at some of the great deals you can find on Ebay for vintage and shabby chic picture frames.

The next best place to look for frames is on Amazon.  Here you will find discount picture frames from major retailers as well as individuals.  When I’m looking for new frames and couldn’t find them in the places I mentioned above, I log onto the Amazon website and I can almost always find what I’m searching for and at a great bargain.  The great thing about shopping on Amazon is that shipping is free on almost every purchase that is over $25 so it’s a good idea to fill up your shopping cart before checking out. 

Speaking of checking out, I have listed several great deals from Amazon on discount collage picture frames as well as some discount picture frames made of wood.  So enjoy shopping and I hope you find some great discount picture frames.