Topic: Epson Exhibition Fiber fire-sale? (Read 8493 times)

gkroeger · « **on:** November 07, 2009, 01:57:17 pm »

I notice that most vendors are having a fire-sale on Epson Exhibition Fiber paper. Is this being discontinued?

Glenn

PeterAit · « **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2009, 03:01:20 pm »

Quote from: gkroeger

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?

abiggs · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2009, 04:43:52 pm »

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.

Randy Carone · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2009, 04:57:45 pm »

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.

gkroeger · « **Reply #4 on:** November 07, 2009, 05:11:04 pm »

Randy:

Thanks for the info, that explains what's going on. Time to get some more 24x30!

Glenn

mattpallante · « **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2009, 05:24:10 pm »

I got a box of 17 by 22 (25 sheets.) for $58 ($67 delivered.) from ATLEX. Rock on!

dgberg · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2009, 10:49:26 am »

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!

Mark F · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2009, 11:20:40 am »

Sounds like a great deal. How does the "look" of this paper compare to Epson Ultra Premium Luster? Is it very much glossier?

eleanorbrown · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2009, 12:21:42 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

Quote from: Mark F

Sounds like a great deal. How does the "look" of this paper compare to Epson Ultra Premium Luster? Is it very much glossier?

Alan Goldhammer · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2009, 12:58:30 pm »

Quote from: eleanorbrown

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.

digitaldog · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2009, 01:05:55 pm »

Quote from: gkroeger

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>).

TylerB · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2009, 01:22:29 pm »

Quote from: Alan Goldhammer

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

nemophoto · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2009, 12:10:40 am »

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.

eleanorbrown · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2009, 10:37:47 am »

Will you be building a profile for the Epson 7900 printer? Hope so! thanks, Eleanor

Quote from: digitaldog

Nope, in fact, Pixel Genius is working on building the 3880 profile for this paper, so its just a sale (buy some <g>).

eleanorbrown · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2009, 10:40:31 am »

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 from: TylerB

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

digitaldog · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2009, 11:04:42 am »

Quote from: eleanorbrown

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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