How do you know something is "engravable"?

Question

i am getting my friend a picture frame and i want it engraved with a specific quote. i can not afford to get one from Things Remembered and get it engraved...if i were to go to Target or Walmart or something..how would i be able to figure out if a frame i bought there can be engraved?

it has to be silver not wooden!!

where else could do the engraving besides the Things Remembered store in the mall?

Answer 1

Most anything metal can be engraved.  Check the dollar stores in your neighborhood or the thrift stores.  Instead of Things Remembered or a jeweler, try a trophy shop for the engraving.  They're usually less expensive and don't have as long a wait to get the engraving done as a jeweler would.

Answer 2

You can get the silver colored metal frame obviously at Target or Walmart as you listed.  You can also try a TJMaxx/Home Goods/Marshalls, they have some really nice frames a discounted prices.  You can also check Kohls/Bed Bath and Beyond/Linens and things.  If you go to BBB or LT remember to take one of those 20% off coupons that most people always get in the mail either store will accept them even though BBB issues them.

Other than the Things Remembered there may be a kiosk in the middle of your mall that will do it.  You can also call jewelry stores to see if they will do it for you.  I would guess that you might have more luck at a local store rather than a chain like Kay's or something like that.

Best of luck to you.