Understanding Stock Status Terms

 

At American Frame, we focus on fulfilling your orders quickly. In fact, when it comes to quick turnaround times, we’re the industry leader. And we were the first custom frame provider to ship orders in two business days, even offering SameDayService™ upon request and through our showroom. 
 

If you’re on a tight deadline, it’s important to understand stock status and lead times when you place your order. That’s why we clearly identify the real-time stock status of an item before you purchase it. No other online custom frame retailer does that. We value transparency.

Here are the terms we use and what they mean.

In-Stock: Items described as “in-stock” are available in significant quantities, based on sales performance of the item. Sales of nearly any quantity can be fulfilled quickly, so order as many as you’d like.

Low Stock: That term describes items that have a reduced stock quantity, based on historical sale performance. We can immediately fulfill small orders. Not sure if we have enough? Ask our customer service team. We’ll give you an estimated date for completing your full order. If we can’t fulfill your order by your deadline, we'll be happy to suggest an alternate frame.

Out-of-Stock : If you see that phrase next to a frame on our website, it means we’re completely out of the item. When possible, we’ll provide an estimated time frame when it'll be available. If your frame is out of stock, give us a call. We’ll help you find another frame that will meet your needs.

Have more questions about stock status? Please contact us.

 

Laura Jajko is President of American Frame and a longtime contributor to "A Good Frame of Mind." Here, she delights in bonding with others over her love of art and framing. With more than 40 years of practical experience, she brings a unique perspective in a straightforward style that she hopes will spark lots of interesting and relevant dialogue in our online community. Connect with Laura directly here on the blog or follow her on Twitter @LauraJajko.