Printing your photos??

[KmH]

It's interesting, many people seem to think the shipping is actually free, when the cost of shipping is actually paid for in the selling price of the goods shipped.

Using a time-limited loss-leader pricing promotion is a time honored way to generate new customers. The strategy is often implemented concurrent with a nice price break from a supplier.

Loss-leader pricing is also usually offset, if not covered entirely plus more, by price increases in other goods the seller offers.

 

[Steve5D]

^^ That was going to be my answer as well. I do my family scrapbook prints at Costco, or even Walgreens, but anything that gets sold or hung on the wall comes from a pro lab.

I've sold countless prints which were printed at Costco, and I've never had a single complaint...

 

[Rebekah5280]

I Would highly recommend setting up an account with whcc. I signed up and was able to download 5 of my own pictures, which they printed and shipped to me in 8x10 size at no charge. They also sent with my free test prints, 2 pictures in 4x6 size, printed on all the various papers with various finishes so I could see for myself the differences in quality of what they have to offer. They also sent me 4x6s of the different cardstocks they offer. This was all free and at no cost to me.
In the end, I have decided to just continue printing at Costco. I will, however, most likely be ordering photobooks and other specialty things from them in the future. The turn around was quick and it was nice to judge ALL of the different products offered with my own eyes without having to shell out some cash to do it.

 

[LShooter]

Mpix, Mpix Pro, BayPhoto, Adorama, all good. Never tried my Costco but guess I should.

 

[KmH]

I Would highly recommend setting up an account with whcc. I signed up and was able to download 5 of my own pictures, which they printed and shipped to me in 8x10 size at no charge.

Many of the good labs do the same.

 

[Rebekah5280]

I Would highly recommend setting up an account with whcc. I signed up and was able to download 5 of my own pictures, which they printed and shipped to me in 8x10 size at no charge.

Many of the good labs do the same.

I assumed so, but the few I checked out didn't offer that to me.

This was so easy and it shipped quickly.

 

[Golfcart]

Thanks everyone for all the posts! I def got information from lots of individuals. Ive tried adoroma and mpix so far. Both are very close if not the same. Bay photo is my next try. Thanks again guys!

 

[mkasp]

Sorry for my English... I'll try to explain... All public places to print pictures - for amateur photographers... But if you making pictures for customers, some of customers may be picky about colors match. Most public labs using auto adjust color setting, which is not always correct... I make pictures of old Molson building in Edmonton (color of that brick building was exactly same as on my pictures) and non of any public labs wasn't able to make for me the same as in my file... And if white dress of bride will looks little yellish - you will have problems... If you print for yourself go to public labs, for customers - professional commercial labs...

 

[JakePhoto]

I too tend to use Walgreens for my personal family photos. However, I've found that often their software does some kind of adjustment and my photos come out terrible. I suppose this varies by location.

For anything important and/or time sensitive it only makes sense to use a professional lab. The price difference isn't huge, but the quality, customer service, and peace of mind is more than worth it.

I've tried a lot of pro labs, mostly ones online ones, but a few local ones as well. I've never had complaints from clients, but sometimes I have to have thing redone because of some error, or the turn around just didn't do it for me.

Last year I came upon APS Pro Lab. Their prices are really competitive, and I've been really happy with the quality of the prints. I once sent them a big order for an album and got a call 30 minutes later because one of the photos was off. I was so glad when I got the album a few days later that they'd adjusted it for me. I also really like the variety of leathers and options they offer for albums.

J

 

[bunny99123]

I use a chain camera store called Bedfords. The prints are great with higher pound paper.

Studio: you are correct my husband works for a printing company and those printers produce amazing prints. He prints my personal prints with one. Wow what great prints.

 

[eric1971]

I've used Nations Photo Lab with good results.

 

[FatherTyme]

What is this WHSS what would the link be?

 

[KmH]

whcc.com

 

[FatherTyme]

Thanks I am an idiot..........

 

[Ballistics]

Its depend on choice of user some people like costco and some people like adorama. but i like Mpix.com because it is easy to use and its result is very good

In a direct comparison between costco and mpix, I honestly see 0 difference. I don't think anyone could tell the difference between them. The only advantage from Mpix is the available sizes. But for standard sized prints, I go through costco every time and have always been satisfied.