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In what is becoming something of a club tradition since I first suggested it some years ago, I have once again been requested to organise the club's annual bulk purchase of mountboard from Wessex Pictures. The price we are able to obtain is far lower than on the high street, so participation is worthwhile for everyone who will be entering prints into next season's competitions and annual exhibition. The cost has not changed from last year, so to keep this post as brief as possible I will not repeat everything I wrote then and list only the most commonly requested items. At the end of this post there are links to what I wrote last time if anyone requires further information.

The bottom line is that mountboard starts at £3-18 (£2-65+VAT) per A0 sheet, which is sufficient to produce four standard 40 x 50 mounts. Discounts are available for multiple purchases, so the more we buy from 10 sheets or more per colour, the lower the price. This link to the Wessex Pictures website shows which colours are available, but the most usual requests are for "White" and "Antique White" - http://www.wessexpictures.com/wessex_lo ... oards.html

Backing board (Nubord) is also available in two thicknesses, 1.8 mm and 2.3 mm. The thinner of the two is more than adequate to stiffen prints and is slightly cheaper at £2-82 (£2-35+VAT) per sheet. Once again there is a bulk purchase discount if we order 50 sheets or more. http://www.wessexpictures.com/NuBord.html

For anyone who wants tape, the most usual items are:

Brown masking tape (http://www.wessexpictures.com/product576.html):

• 1" - £1-86 (£1-55+VAT)
• 1.5" - £2-82 (£2-35+VAT)
• 2" - £3-72 (£3-10+VAT)

Double sided tape (http://www.wessexpictures.com/product584.html):

• 1/4" - £3-24 (£2.70+VAT)
• 1/2" - £4-62 (£3-85+VAT)

Note that Wessex Pictures does not sell directly to the public, but I can obtain anything which is shown on their website.

Links to the 2015 forum posts:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1697&hilit=wessex#p8102

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1697&hilit=wessex#p8102

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

A separate post so that the details for the ordering process do not get lost amongst the other information.

Anyone who wishes to place an order should do so by replying to this forum topic stating what they wish to purchase. The closing date is 31 August 2016*. Early in September, I will place the club's order with Wessex Pictures and it will be brought to the club at one of our weekly meetings that month. I will advise the exact date closer to the time and track all requests in a spreadsheet from which I can calculate the cost of what each individual has ordered, as I have done previously.

Don't forget, the more we buy, the cheaper it will be for everyone. Our order needs to be a minimum of £75 (ex VAT) to qualify for free delivery, which based on previous experience we will amply exceed.

* In the past I have been astounded when one or two people have said that they wanted board, but had not requested it and would I organise another order just for them. Let me say now that this exercise takes a lot of effort and the closing date is the closing date. Only in exceptional circumstances will I be placing another order this year.

Hi Mike,
Thank you for once again taking on the onerous task of ordering mountboard and backing board and then bringing it to the CCC.
Could I kindly order:
Antique white mountboard x 7
1.8mm Nubord x5

This is very much appreciated,
Iggy

Can I please order -

Textured Antique White x8
Black x 2
1.8mm nuboard x 8
2x double sided tape 1/2"

By my reckoning that's

3.18 x 10 = 31.8
2.82 x 8 = 22.56
4.62 x 2 = 9.24

£63.60 in total

From personal preference the textured antique white is a lot nicer, however if I'm the only one going for it or we don't get enough for the discount I'll go for antique white instead please.

davidc wrote:By my reckoning that's

3.18 x 10 = 31.8
2.82 x 8 = 22.56
4.62 x 2 = 9.24

£63.60 in total

From personal preference the textured antique white is a lot nicer, however if I'm the only one going for it or we don't get enough for the discount I'll go for antique white instead please.

Once all the orders are in I'll know what discount we are getting, so £63-20 will be your maximum outlay. I'll put you down for the textured Antique White for now and will see what happens.

I have had a request for the prices on some addtional items, so I'll post the details here in case anyone else is interested. All prices are ex-VAT.

• Tacking Iron (TIRON) - £59.93
• Stand for iron (STAND) - £18-83
• Dry mount tissue - 650mm x 25m (HMUT25082) - £35-71

http://www.wessexpictures.com/Tacking_Iron.html

http://www.wessexpictures.com/Vistamoun ... issue.html

Hello Mike,

Thank you for organising this opportunity.

Please could I have 3 x WM594 Textured White mountboard
2 x 1.8mm Nuboard back board.

Kind regards,
Dave Thomas

Hi Mike, as I have never used mount board before, on Tom's recommendation could I please order....
5 antique white mount board & 5 nu board (backing) the thinnest type, please.

Regards,

Kevin

Mount board order. Don

Mike ,can l please put in an order for
(1) 5 Antique White

(2) 5 Backing Board 2.3mm

(3) 1 Brown Masking Tape 1/2 inch

Thank you
Don

Hi Mike
Could you order me 6 antique white and 6 1.8 nuboards
Many Thanks Jeff