[artshow_photo] Basic Question Of "To Dry Mount Or Not"

I am a bit of a perfectionist and seeing ripples and waves in some of my larger (12x16 print size framed to 16x20) pieces is making me upset. I am considering having pieces professionally dry mounted. I would have them printed and mounted at Bay Photo, one stop shop... I have no desire to attempt to dry mount on my own at this time. This being said, I know very little about dry mounting. Here are a few questions for the class:

* Is it common to dry mount prints at 8x12 and larger?
* Does this affect their value (assuming they have any value down the road)?
* Does this affect their archival qualities?
* At what point do you stop matting these pieces and sell them print/board only?
* Do customers seem to care one way or another?

Thanks to all!

Benjamin DeHaven
http://www.dajdesignsphotography.com

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