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Post by sam9 on Feb 11, 2021 16:41:14 GMT
I haven’t used a service for printing photos in years. I ordered some from a Canadian service this week, just a few to test them out, and I’m not happy with the quality. I’ll be using the pics in a 6x8 pocket page album.
I’m thinking of ordering from Shutterfly but have some questions. If you use their service, are you happy with the prints? What finish do you order - matte, glossy or pearl? I’ve always ordered matte in the past, but my test photos this week looked so dull. Any advice for me?
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Post by Citygirl on Feb 11, 2021 17:15:22 GMT
My advice is to order from Persnickety Prints instead.
The quality is amazing.
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Post by jediannie on Feb 11, 2021 17:40:39 GMT
Shutterfly is meh. I do use them every great once in awhile for prints but they are not that great. I agree with @citygirl use Persnickety if you can.
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Post by infochick on Feb 11, 2021 17:55:22 GMT
Since you are in Canada have you tried Blacks photos? They were my go-to back when they were brick and mortar, and I have ordered from them online about a year ago and was very impressed. The only reason I haven't used them lately is that I have been printing much smaller batches and it is easier for me to get them from my local drug store.
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Post by auroraborealis on Feb 11, 2021 18:19:11 GMT
I only use Shutterfly if they give me a lot of free prints, and often not even then. Their quality just isn't like it used to be (years ago) at all. I would try something else.
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Post by melanieg on Feb 11, 2021 20:14:20 GMT
I am searching for a really good quality photo printing option up here as well. Where did you try?
I used to get everything printed at Costco and since they shut down, I am lost. I havent heard anything good about the quality of the prints from their online mail out service. I want to try Persnickity but shipping is $20US to Canada and the exchange (ouch!). I have to make the order worthwhile or try to get a friend to share it with me.
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Post by sam9 on Feb 11, 2021 20:52:10 GMT
I am searching for a really good quality photo printing option up here as well. Where did you try? I used to get everything printed at Costco and since they shut down, I am lost. I havent heard anything good about the quality of the prints from their online mail out service. I want to try Persnickity but shipping is $20US to Canada and the exchange (ouch!). I have to make the order worthwhile or try to get a friend to share it with me. The $20 shipping fee from Persnickety is a no-go for me; that’s more than my order total! I ordered my trial prints from a camera store near me, Gosselin Photo, but the quality was not what I expected. I used to occasionally order from another local camera store, Lozeau, but they now farm out their lab work to a place in Alberta, Henry’s Cameras, but they take up to 5 days to process an order and I don’t feel like waiting that long. I’ve decided to go with the local pharmacy chain that receives the best reviews. ETA: For years I’ve been printing out my own photos, but then our printer broke. The new one is awful. So much bother. Sigh. |
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Post by melanieg on Feb 11, 2021 23:28:08 GMT
The $20 shipping fee from Persnickety is a no-go for me; that’s more than my order total! I ordered my trial prints from a camera store near me, Gosselin Photo, but the quality was not what I expected. I used to occasionally order from another local camera store, Lozeau, but they now farm out their lab work to a place in Alberta, Henry’s Cameras, but they take up to 5 days to process an order and I don’t feel like waiting that long. I’ve decided to go with the local pharmacy chain that receives the best reviews. ETA: For years I’ve been printing out my own photos, but then our printer broke. The new one is awful. So much bother. Sigh. Ya I might try London Drugs here. They used to have good prints. The photo stores here are way too expensive for me. I cant/wont pay $1.50 for a 4x6. I agree with the $20 shipping...that is why I would like to split it with a friend. We can get it shipped to the border (we are only 45 min and there is company that stores there for a $5 fee), but with the shutdown we cant use that option right now. |
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