You know, there are times when being a Canadian really sucks!
I have been all over the internet surfing for paper compatible with Copic markers. Quite a number of blogs recommend Georgia Pacific - I have one sheet left from a very old package. Staples used to carry it but no more. Apparently Georgia Pacific is no longer in Canada. I suppose I could order it off the internet but we all know how much the shipping is going to be - I think not!
Back to the internet - ok, Prism Papers is also preferred. Again, no one locally sells it - I mean I thought Vancouver was a major city!!! I could get it back east but the shipping....
Back to surfing the internet - ok, Neenah Paper. Wonderful, there is a local supplier> give them a call> talk to sales> "oh, you only deal with wholesalers not retail. What's that? Staples can order it for me?" - off to Staples - "what, they are not one of your suppliers?" This is ridiculous.....
I have one more place to try tomorrow. I do not want to spend a fortune on my hobbies. I know there are alternatives out there but I really resent the price being asked for some products. Right now it ranks up there with the price of gas!
My rant/vent for the day. I feel a bit better - I would feel a lot better if I could find reasonably priced paper tomorrow!
Go Canucks Go!!!!
Hope everyone has a great day and the sun shines in your neck of the woods.
Cat
try an art supply store........where did you get your copics from?
ReplyDeleteI got some Copics from Be Creative in Pitt Meadows and some from Country Lanes in Langley. I also have the complete selection of Bic and Sharpies (prefer the Bic - see After Hours Stamper for her video on how to make Bic act like Copic).
ReplyDeleteAs to paper - I have spent the whole day yesterday talking to supply stores etc. and surfing the internet. I can get Copic paper but you are paying a premium for the paper.
The next best alternatives are Prism Paper and Neenha Paper - the Prism is back east (shipping costs!!!) and the Neehna is available from wholesalers who will not sell one package (250 sheets) to me - they want me to buy the case.
I have not given up!