Well i got word today that because of the state of the euro at the moment my signature frame is up by 20% as its imported from Italy!!!
I dont inteand to increase my print prices, but it will affect any discount that would normal give if requested.
Just wonder if this sort of thing has affected anyone else or do you buy from a local supplier ?
My supplier is talking to a uk manufacturer to start producing the frame but may take some time to finalise anything.
I wouldnt mind so much but i just moved away from the usual black frame that everyone and there granny was using about 4 months ago, and i dont want to change again as the print sales have went up a lot since?
I have 2 very different business not related to photography one retail and one food, In our 25 years in business I have never seen price increases like I have got in the last 4 days everything in both business has gone up between 20 and 25%, Even our UK suppliers have added 20% but never reduced the prices when the Sterling was weak against the Euro. Some hard times ahead I think.