Cheap Pete’s Frame Factory Outlet

What great customer service and quality work! Rose made my print look the best for a charity auction, and David was so helpful! I went in with one print and bought two more of their beautifully framed prints! Unlike San Francisco, plenty of parking! Thank you Cheap Pete’s San Mateo!

I have been in a few times lately and everyone was so helpful. I took some canvas drawings I picked up in Australia and the first gentlemen I worked with was great in recommending color and style for the matting once I had picked my frame. They only had one in stock so he ordered some from another store. He called me as soon as they had arrived (the day he had told me they would come) and I went back this afternoon. Someone else helped me and he was equally thoughtful in selecting styles and colors. They cut the matting right there while i waited and I ended up picking up more supplies for another print I wanted to frame.
Prices range from cheap to reasonable to higher cost which I don’t mind paying to create a really nice piece of art but nobody pushes you to buy the more expensive items and I heard one of the guys giving some practical advice to another customer about not buying a really expensive frame as it wouldn’t be any better than his first choice and he understood it was hanging somewhere less prominent.
5 stars from me — great experience.

Posters, pastels, photos & pictures all to perfection. Much better prices than area competition. Make that cheap souvenir, artsy photo or vintage poster into a beloved artwork. Appreciate being able to buy either a standard cheap frame, a reasonably priced custom-​sized frame, or get a fully-​matted professionally mounted fancy framing job. The advice here has been excellent on my various pieces. «Try this frame to bring out this color», «these two layers of matting would be dramatic», or (my favorite) «if you choose this custom package, it would save $ 30 overall». Great!

The blond fellow with the glasses provided awesome service! It was my first time having soemthing framed and he made it really easy and helped me pick the best options. Super friendly and helpful!

I have been to Cheap Pete’s twice, once to mat and frame 4 matched prints I had ordered for my son’s room and again just recently to mat and frame 4 matched prints for my daughter’s room. Both times I found exactly what I wanted, good quality, and reasonably priced and both times the employees were so helpful and wonderful. In fact, this last time, the employee noticed a very small scratch on the corner of one frame (again, I was buying relatively inexpensive frames) and went and found another one that didn’t have any damage. It was something I probably wouldn’t have noticed on my own. This is now my go-​to frame place!

Came into Cheap Pete’s this morning with my sister and her husband and 6 groupons between us. Rose was extremely helpful in choosing frames and mats that looked great with our artwork without breaking the bank. She was a delight to work with! Super friendly and attentive and FUN! Never have errands been so entertaining and easy! Thank you, Rose! We will be back!

Kid had to enter in an art exhibition. Took the artwork, which was not quite standard size, to Cheap Pete’s. Staff patiently picked out a perfect-​fit frame, which also made the artwork look more professional overall, and the price was super reasonable. Based on this experience, five stars and highly recommended to others.

We had five pieces framed at Cheap Pete’s and worked primarily with Anne D’Errico. She was really helpful (and patient) with her suggestions for framing and matting, taking the time to explain why a warmer matte and a wood frame would go better with the content of the pieces we were framing. When we asked Anne if there was any way to get our artwork framed a little faster so that it would be ready for a special event, she was also able to expedite the process! Overall, a really great experience working with Anne at Cheap Pete’s.

As other reviewers have said, definitely not the cheapest. However, the employees are nice and helpful and the custom frame I just picked up looks great. Very pleased.

I had a last minute frame project and called Cheap Pete’s hoping they could help. I spoke with David on Saturday afternoon and he encouraged me to stop by the store on Sunday — not promising they could help me. I got there when they opened and in one hour David had my project completed!!! He was kind and so helpful. The other woman working in the store helped a bit but David did most of the work. Cudos to Cheap Pete’s and, especially, David. What an asset to your organization!

«Cheap Pete» is not so cheap, runs average right along with all other framers. About 5 years ago there was a super saleswoman there whom I just adored — she was helpful, friendly, etc. The last time I was in there no one wanted to give me any help as «we do custom framing here ourselves and shouldn’t be helping the customer with theirs.» Oh really? I wasn’t asking them to do it, only to help me in my decision on what I could do myself. I haven’t been in the store since (about a year) but continue to receive e-​mails from them and that is what spurred me on to write this review.

David was very helpful to give alternative choices when what I normally buy was out of stock.

We came in with two items to frame — a large photograph and a block print made by a good friend. We were very fortunate to be helped by Rose, who quickly offered handsome and appropriate frames and mats and framing supplies.
The amazing thing is that my girlfriend usually agonizes — agony is the right word — for weeks over color and other design choices. But Rose accurately sized up our budget, framing preferences, and skill level, made great suggestions, and got us out of there happy and satisfied in under twenty minutes. Avoiding an hour of «Which blue is better?» is worth a fortune to me, and their prices were very competitive. I’m wondering what else I can bring in for framing.

Really lousy service. Only had one sales person, granted she was helping a customer but I was there for at least ten minutes and she didn’t even acknowledge my presence. I walked out. Went to Michales. Cheaper prices and helpful.

Came in with some non-​standard sized paintings and Rose saved the day with cheerful solutions and guidance. She even trimmed one in the shop for me!
This was after a visit to Aaron Brothers where the ONLY advice they wanted to offer was to custom-​frame at 5X or 6X the cost…

I came to this location the afternoon before Christmas with a print I had made. I was delighted that they were able to frame it beautifully within 30 mins! Ready JUST in time for Christmas! Not crazy expensive either… only about 60 bucks. Not too shabby. I will definitely be returning here in the future!

Cheap? Not so much.
A guy named Pete? No idea.
Friendly service? Totes def.
Frame? Check.
Hanging hardware? Check.
Wire that doesn’t come off the frame under the slightest of pressure? Nope.
So, yeah, the frame looks great! But, I had to use my own wire after theirs pulled right off. Their wire had some kind of plastic coating that made it so it didn’t stick to itself. Unraveled like nobody’s business.

There’s this woman, I think she’s the manager, super helpful and really knows a lot about framing. I’ll go back because she’s going to help me design a frame for my painting. Good stuff !

Excellent service!!! Rose was super helpful and she totally went out of her way to give me options and make things easier off me.
She gave me the price options every time and everything was well priced.

I gotta give this place 5 stars! I worked with Rose when I came in with an odd size print to frame. She was very friendly, eager to help, and came up with a variety of options, all perfectly matching the subject matter.
I’ll admit… I was skeptical of the name and store at first, but was feeling ignorant for wasting a ton of money on framing in the past, so I thought I’d give Cheap Pete’s a shot. I was pleasantly surprised by this store’s selection and pricing and in NO way does the name refer to the quality of frames.
Rose went above and beyond, and even mounted my picture to the mat in the store.
Quality product, place, and pricing. Sorry Aaron Brothers… Cheap Pete’s for the win.