That’s Great News: Legit? Real Prices and a Framed Alternative (2026)
Got an email from That’s Great News with your article on a plaque? Here’s what to know before you order: who they are, what their plaques really cost once shipping is added, and when a framed print is the better fit.
Want to compare with your own article? Request a free preview → or order now and get your proof within 48 hours →
Full disclosure: we’re YourFramedArticle, a competitor that makes framed articles. We’re not affiliated with That’s Great News or with any publication. Their prices and policies below come from their own website, checked October 12, 2026, with sources at the end. All prices are in USD.
Is That’s Great News legit?
Yes. That’s Great News is a real company, founded in 2003 and based in Wallingford, Connecticut, that turns newspaper and magazine articles into plaques. It says it is BBB-accredited and has sold over 500,000 plaques. It is not affiliated with your newspaper or magazine, and it says so itself.
That’s also how you heard from them: they find people who were just featured in the press, prepare a plaque preview of the article, and email it, often with a numeric ID to view it on their site. Reviews of the finished plaques are largely positive; complaints online often mention repeated sales calls and follow-up emails. And if your email came from In The News: it has been part of That’s Great News since 2019.
That’s Great News vs YourFramedArticle: which is right for you?
| That’s Great News | YourFramedArticle | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | An award plaque for an office wall | A framed article for a home, an office, or a gift |
| The look | Plaque in wood, acrylic or metal, with an engraved nameplate | Modern wood frame; the print stays removable |
| Your article | Reproduced as published; the article sets the size | Redesigned as a real newspaper page, ad-free, at the size you choose |
| Long articles | Price rises with page count; reproduced in full | Same price by size; very long stories are trimmed, and you approve the cut |
| One-page article, delivered (US) | $139.00 (unframed print) to $334.40 | $97.47 to $247.47, framed |
| See it before you pay | Free digital preview | Free preview, then a proof within 48 hours |
| Changes | Layout changes on request | Free revisions until you approve |
| Delivery | Within 10 days (product pages); about 2 weeks (FAQ) | Within a week of approval; most orders arrive 5–10 days after ordering |
| Finding the article | They can source it for you | You send the link, a PDF, or the text |
| Guarantee | 100% money-back guarantee: 30 days, up to two plaques per order | Satisfaction guaranteed: 30-day returns, free return label, custom frames included |
What a That’s Great News plaque really costs
Their price depends on the material and on how many pages the article ran. US shipping is added at checkout: 10% of the order, with a $15 minimum. For a one-page article, their website lists:
| Option | List price | With US shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition Print (photo paper, unframed, no nameplate) | $124 | $139.00 |
| Lucinda Acrylic plaque | $214 | $235.40 |
| Wood plaque | $252 | $277.20 |
| Classic Frame | $282 | $310.20 |
| HD Metal plaque | $304 | $334.40 |
Longer articles cost more: a three-page article runs from $184 (print) to $364 (metal) before shipping. Prices quoted by email or phone can differ from the website, so compare with the offer you actually received.
The same article, framed with us
Our price depends only on the size you choose, not on how many pages the article ran. Every frame includes the custom newspaper-style design, a solid wood frame with an Acrylite front, and hanging hardware:
8×12”: $79
12×16”: $89
16×20”: $119, our most popular size (about 4 in 10 orders)
18×24”: $159
24×32”: $229
Shipping is a flat $18.47 per order (free-shipping promotions, when running, are announced at the top of our site). On the same article, that means:
Frame vs. frame: their one-page Classic Frame is $310.20 delivered; our 16×20” is $137.47 delivered, about 56% less.
Long features: their three-page Classic Frame is $376.20 delivered; our 24×32” holds up to four standard pages for $247.47 delivered.
Entry price: their unframed print is $139.00 delivered; our 16×20” arrives framed for $137.47, and our 8×12” for $97.47.
Why we cost less (and what doesn’t change)
Lower price isn’t lower quality. We don’t run a sales call center, and every frame is printed and framed close to its delivery address. What you get doesn’t change: a ¾-inch Ayous wood frame, an Acrylite front, premium 10.3-mil paper and a custom layout you approve before anything is printed. Satisfaction is guaranteed: if it doesn’t feel right when it arrives, you have 30 days to send it back, with a free return label, custom frames included.
“Excellent quality product! I had an article featuring my fiancé framed and he LOVES IT. He said ‘oh this is office worthy’.” — Grace L, Etsy review, January 2026
“I ordered it as a birthday present for my dad and he absolutely LOVED it! 10/10 company. Careful packing, perfect product and amazing customer service.” — Ro K, Etsy review, July 2026
Rebuilt, not reproduced: why it matters on the wall
That’s Great News prints the article the way it was published, so the article decides the size, and a long feature becomes a multi-page plaque. Their own blog notes that not every article fits on a one-page plaque and stays readable. We rebuild the story as a single newspaper-style page, with the masthead, headline, columns and photos laid out for the size you pick: an 8×12” holds one standard page, an 18×24” two, and a 24×32” four, two by two. We’ve fit a 2,850-word feature on an 18×24”. Past about 3,000 words, we trim the way a print editor would, and you see the cut on your proof before anything is printed. Our framed article sizing guide walks through each size.
Frame or plaque: which look do you want?
This one is taste. That’s Great News describes its wood plaque as having a traditional look; its acrylic and metal plaques are more modern, and every plaque carries an engraved nameplate. A wood frame reads warm, fits a living room, a home office or a gallery wall, and the print stays removable. On a wall that already holds award plaques, another plaque will look more at home. Our comparison of plaques, frames and acrylic covers the trade-offs.
When That’s Great News is the better choice
You want a plaque in wood, acrylic or metal, with an engraved nameplate.
You want the article reproduced exactly as it was published, at full length.
You don’t have the article and want them to find it for you.
You’re adding to a wall of award plaques.
When YourFramedArticle is the better choice
You want a framed article for a home or office wall rather than an award plaque.
The article is long or photo-heavy, and you want it readable at the size you choose.
You’d rather pay about $97 to $247 delivered than $139 to $334 for a one-page article.
You want a free preview first, then a proof within 48 hours, with changes until it’s right.
You’re ordering several frames for a team, clients or a press wall: see framed articles for companies.
Already have their mock-up? How to compare
Find the article itself. The link in their email points to their website, so send us the article’s own link, a PDF, or the text and photos. Behind a paywall? A subscriber gift link works.
Request a free preview, or order and get your proof within 48 hours on weekdays.
Approve the proof. Nothing is printed before you do, and most orders arrive 5–10 days after ordering.
Why people choose us
1,400+ orders shipped, a 5.0 average on our Etsy reviews, satisfaction guaranteed, with 30-day returns and a free return label (custom frames included), and a free reprint if a frame arrives damaged. We don’t make sales calls.
“Beautiful addition to our building’s lobby! I hated the idea of a big bulky old school newspaper article frame and was so happy to find Alex!” — Verified buyer, Etsy review, April 2026
FAQ
Is That’s Great News legit?
Yes. It’s a Connecticut company founded in 2003 that makes plaques from newspaper and magazine articles, and it is not affiliated with the publications. If you received an email with a mock-up of your article, that’s how they typically reach people who were just featured in the news.
Is In The News the same company as That’s Great News?
Yes. According to That’s Great News, In The News became part of the company in 2019.
How much does That’s Great News cost?
As listed on their website on October 12, 2026: $124 to $304 for a one-page article depending on the material, and $184 to $364 for three pages, plus US shipping of 10% ($15 minimum). Offers sent by email can differ.
Can I send you the same article That’s Great News showed me?
Yes. Send the article’s own link (not the link in their email), a PDF, or the text and photos. If it’s behind a paywall, a subscriber gift link works.
How long does each take?
That’s Great News says it can deliver within 10 days on its product pages, and about two weeks in its FAQ. With us: a proof within 48 hours on weekdays, delivery within a week of your approval, and most orders arrive 5–10 days after ordering.
Do you make plaques?
No. We make framed prints and acrylic panels. If a laminated plaque with an engraved nameplate is what you want, That’s Great News is a good option.
Do you call people who appear in the news?
No. We don’t make sales calls. If we ever email you about an article you appeared in, it’s one email and one reminder at most, each with an unsubscribe link.
Ready to see your article on the wall?
Send us the link and see it before you pay anything. Request your free preview → or start your framed article →
Sources
- That’s Great News: 1 Page Plaque (one-page prices, delivery within 10 days, plaques sold)
- That’s Great News: 3 Page Plaque (three-page prices)
- That’s Great News: Shipping and Return Info (shipping rates, return policy)
- That’s Great News: FAQ (plaque size, turnaround)
- That’s Great News: In The News (2019 acquisition, BBB accreditation)
- That’s Great News: Samples (material descriptions)
- That’s Great News blog: company history (founding in 2003, non-affiliation with publications)
- That’s Great News blog: plaque walls (plaque sizes and readability)
All pages checked October 12, 2026. That’s Great News and In The News are named for comparison only; YourFramedArticle is not affiliated with them.
