--- title: "Retail Ready Prints" url: "https://www.whcc.com/products/retail-ready-prints/" description: "Professionally packaged photographic and giclée art prints, ready to sell the moment they arrive." updated: "2026-08-30T15:03:49-05:00" --- # Retail Ready Prints Retail Ready Prints 8×10" with Lustre Paper Retail Ready Prints 5×7" with Smooth Matte Paper Retail Ready Prints 5×7" with Smooth Matte Paper in a stack of 5 ready for sale — with one opened highlighting white front of chipboard backer Designed to Save You Time Selling Prints Let us handle the prep work for you. Retail Ready Prints come individually bagged for protection and convenience, so you can create an elevated retail display in less time. Retail Ready Prints 8×10" with Smooth Matte Paper with printed white border Bagged together with a matching sized chipboard backer for rigidity, with the white side facing up behind the print and kraft side facing back. Arrives Ready to Display The rigid chipboard backer and clear sleeve ensure your work is protected both on display and during the journey to your customer’s home. Retail Ready Prints 5×7" with Smooth Matte Paper Wood Display Stands 4″ Maple [View Product](https://www.whcc.com/products/wood-display-stands.md) High-quality [Photo](https://www.whcc.com/products/photographic-prints.md) or [Fine Art Prints](https://www.whcc.com/products/fine-art-prints.md) that arrive individually bagged and ready for print bins at an art market, retail shelves, or stocking your shop inventory. Save time while beautifully presenting prints of your landscape photography, artwork reproductions, illustrations, and more. — **New** - Individually packaged in a clear, resealable bag to protect and display your work - Rigid chipboard backer included to keep prints flat - Available with any of our photographic or giclée fine art papers [Order on Fine Art Paper](https://www.whcc.com/editor/new/retail-ready-fine-art-print/) [Order on Photo Paper](https://www.whcc.com/editor/new/retail-ready-photo-print/) Or [**Start from a Studio Project.**](https://www.whcc.com/studio/projects/) Retail Ready Prints are not available in ROES. Learn more about **[ordering options](https://www.whcc.com/ordering.md)**. **Sizes:** 4×5" to 16×20" **Pricing:** starts from $1.80 **Turnaround time:** 1-2 Days ![illustrated icon of a delivery truck](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_icon_shipping-truck.png?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) **Free Shipping** Free shipping to arrive in 2-3 days. Need this quicker or drop shipped directly to your client? [Shipping Options →](https://www.whcc.com/help/shipping.md) **Prep Files for Printing** **Accepted Files** Prepare your work for printing by saving high-quality JPEG files with an embedded color profile. - Export files tagged with an RGB Color Profile—P3, Adobe RGB, and sRGB are all great options. - We recommend saving your files at a JPEG quality of 10 or higher in Photoshop, 90% in Lightroom, or the equivalent in your editing tool. - Most products are printed at 300 DPI, and we’ll automatically resize your files for printing. For more precise control, you can resize your files and apply any sharpening before submitting. ## About Retail Ready Prints ### Stock up on prints that are packaged for protection and ready to sell. Selling your art prints in person comes with the challenge of preventing wear and tear that could cause a customer to pass on a print they love, such as fingerprints, bent corners, and creases. Retail Ready Prints are designed to solve that exact problem while saving you time, so the final prints your customer flips through look as great as the artwork you sent us. Each print is paired with a rigid chipboard backer and packaged in a clear sleeve, allowing customers to browse a full stack without ever touching the paper. Perfect for art markets and fairs, retail shops, fulfilling wholesale orders, or stocking your inventory to deliver to customers. You can ship to your studio or [drop ship](https://www.whcc.com/products/drop-shipping.md) directly to your next retail location. We handle the high-quality printing and individual packaging, so your Retail Ready Prints arrive ready to display and sell. | **Presentation** | Individually bagged to highlight your art, while protecting it | |---|---| | **Print Surfaces** | Our full line of Fine Art and Photographic papers | | **Sizes** | From 4×5" to 16×20" | Design Tip Use our [Wood Display Stands](https://www.whcc.com/products/wood-display-stands.md) to create featured print displays within your art fair booths or shop shelves. Multiple wood styles and sizes are available to align with your aesthetic preferences and product offering. ## Product Options ### Features of a Retail Ready Print Once your order is placed, we individually package each Retail Ready Print to include: - **Professional Print:** Each image is printed on your choice of Photo or Fine Art paper. - **Chipboard Backer:** The rigid backer is sized slightly larger than the print to shield the edges and corners from damage during handling. The front surface of the chipboard that sits behind your print is white, while the back is natural kraft. - **Protective Clear Bag:** The print and backer are stacked and sealed in a clear bag with a resealable closure. ### Print Surfaces Professionally printed on any of our high-quality photographic and giclée fine art papers. [Order Paper Samples](https://www.whcc.com/resources/samples/#paper-samples) #### Fine Art Paper Inkjet papers with unique surface textures designed for high-quality digital fine art reproduction, excellent image sharpness, and optimal color density and gradation. **Best Seller** Smooth Matte Paper The smoothest surface in our fine art line, made from 100% cotton hot press paper, and popular for photography and artwork alike. **Thickness** 0.43mm **New** Photo Rag® Matte A smooth 100% cotton matte paper that strikes the perfect balance between fine art authenticity and exceptional print performance. Produces rich color, precise detail, and true image sharpness, with the tactile quality of genuine art paper at 308 gsm. **Thickness** 0.45mm **Brand** Hahnemühle Aquarelle Rag Paper 100% cotton paper with a watercolor texture and matte finish. The texture is produced with an ARCHES® traditional mould and the natural grain of this paper beautifully displays pure whites for clarity and contrast of highlights and mid-tones. **Thickness** 0.61mm **Brand** Arches Torchon Paper Our highest quality pure cellulose watercolor paper with bright whites and a distinct, coarsely textured surface. **Thickness** 0.50mm **Brand** Hahnemühle **Popular** Photo Rag® Baryta Paper Give your images an elegant sheen with warm whites, rich blacks and a high-gloss finish with this inkjet-coated 100% cotton paper. **Thickness** 0.50mm **Brand** Hahnemühle **New** Photo Rag® Matte Baryta A 100% cotton paper with a uniquely finished surface — printed areas reveal a subtle sheen while unprinted areas remain matte. Delivers vivid colors, sharp detail, and rich blacks as a non-glossy alternative to traditional baryta paper. **Thickness** 0.38mm **Brand** Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Metallic Paper 100% cotton paper with a shimmery, glossy finish. Its sophisticated texture with underlying metallic elements makes it ideal for reproducing bold colors and deep blacks. **Thickness** 0.47mm **Brand** Hahnemühle #### Photographic Papers True photographic prints trusted by professional photographers around the world for color accuracy and quality. **Best Seller** Lustre Paper A semi-gloss paper with vibrant colors, sharp details, and excellent skin tones. The surface appears and feels smooth with a soft texture that helps reduce fingerprint marks. **Weight** 242 gsm **Brand** Fujifilm Deep Matte Paper True non-reflective matte paper great for skin tones, soft images, and black & whites. Ultra-smooth and soft to the touch with slightly subdued colors. **Weight** 242 gsm **Brand** Fujifilm **New** Pearl Paper Rich in color and quality, this paper has a very reflective, high-gloss finish with a pearlescent appearance. **Weight** 255 gsm **Brand** Fujifilm #### Photographic Coating & Textures Protective coating and textures are available for select paper options. Our textured finishes add a professional touch to prints and help protect your images from being scanned. Lustre Coating It provides a matte finish and a layer of protection to a print’s surface. Available on sizes 11×14″ and smaller. Protective Lamination A satin-like finish that gives a print substantial protection from UV, scuffs, and scratches. Linen Texture Differentiate your prints with our most popular texture, a classic linen look. Pebble Texture Non-uniform texture provides an upscale appearance. Embassy Texture A combination of the linen and pebble textures. ## Pricing ### Retail Ready Prints Pricing includes both the print and retail ready packaging (chipboard backer and clear protective sleeve). The prices shown are for our popular Smooth Matte Fine Art and Lustre Photographic papers, or you can upgrade to other paper types for an additional cost. | Print Size | Smooth Matte Fine Art Retail Ready Print | Lustre Photographic Retail Ready Print | |---|---|---| | 4×5 | $2.30 | $1.80 | | 4×6 | 2.35 | 1.85 | | 5×5 | 3.00 | 2.35 | | 5×7 | 3.75 | 2.89 | | 8×8 | 6.35 | 4.90 | | 8×10 | 5.75 | 4.35 | | 8×12 | 10.40 | 7.80 | | 9×12 | 10.40 | 7.80 | | 10×10 | 8.15 | 6.10 | | 11×14 | 12.05 | 9.10 | | 12×12 | 11.70 | 8.90 | | 12×18 | 17.95 | 13.55 | | 16×16 | 38.40 | 29.40 | | 16×20 | 38.40 | 29.40 | ### Retail Ready Packaging Cost Breakdown The Retail Ready Packaging fees are already included in the pricing shown above, but are being broken down here in more detail to help you understand the product costs. The packing fee is the same regardless of paper choice and includes the cost of assembling each print with a chipboard backer and clear protective sleeve sized to match your print. | Print Size | Retail Ready Packaging Fee | |---|---| | 4×5 | $0.60 | | 4×6 | 0.60 | | 5×5 | 0.70 | | 5×7 | 0.90 | | 8×8 | 1.50 | | 8×10 | 1.40 | | 8×12 | 2.40 | | 9×12 | 2.40 | | 10×10 | 1.90 | | 11×14 | 2.80 | | 12×12 | 2.70 | | 12×18 | 4.20 | | 16×16 | 6.40 | | 16×20 | 6.40 | **Minimum Order** A $18 minimum applies to all orders shipped free to your studio address on file. This requirement does not apply to orders that are drop shipped by the lowest cost method. **Drop Ship to Your Client** Deliver orders directly to your clients with our drop shipping service. No invoice will be included, and there is no mention of WHCC anywhere on the box or paperwork. This service is available for $7.95 per order, with the option to upgrade shipping speeds in most areas. Learn more about our [Drop Shipping service](https://www.whcc.com/products/drop-shipping.md). **FAQs** ## Have Questions? We Have Answers We’ve got you covered with answers to the most common questions. **What's included in a Retail Ready Print?** Each Retail Ready Print is an individually packaged unit containing your print, a rigid chipboard backer sized to match, and a clear protective sleeve with a resealable closure. Every print is sealed and ready to merchandise the moment it arrives. **What paper options are available for Retail Ready Prints?** Retail Ready Prints are available on our full lineup of Fine Art Papers and Photographic Papers. Choose the surface that best suits your work and your retail price point — the packaging is the same across all paper options. **What is the backer made of?** The backer is a rigid two-sided chipboard sized slightly larger than the print to protect the edges and corners. It's finished white on the side facing your print and natural kraft on the back, so the packaging looks clean and considered whether a customer is viewing the print or flipping it over. **Can I order Retail Ready Prints individually or only in bulk?** Order as many or as few as you need. There's no minimum quantity per design, and you can mix sizes, papers, and images freely within a single order. **Are Retail Ready Prints archival?** Yes. Retail Ready Prints use the same archival pigment inks and acid-free, pH-neutral fine art papers as our standard Fine Art Prints. The packaging protects the print during handling and resale; the print itself is built to last for generations. **What is fine art printing?** Fine art printing is a professional printing process that uses archival-quality pigment inks and museum-grade papers to produce prints with exceptional color accuracy, tonal range, and longevity. At WHCC, our fine art printing uses giclée inkjet technology on curated cotton and cellulose papers designed to last generations. **What is giclée printing?** Giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay") is a fine art printing method using high-resolution inkjet printers and archival pigment inks. The process produces prints with exceptional detail, color accuracy, and tonal gradation — far surpassing standard inkjet printing. All WHCC fine art prints are giclée printed for museum-quality results. **What makes WHCC fine art printing different?** We've hand-selected every paper in our fine art line for superior quality, texture, and archival performance. Combined with giclée printing using archival pigment inks, color-managed workflows, and quality control at every step, the result is fine art prints that meet the highest professional standards — whether for gallery exhibitions, client deliveries, or limited edition sales.