Metal prints
Jun 8, 2018 10:28:30 #
Has any one used both Costco and Bay photo for metal prints and if so how do they compare?
Any info would be helpful - Thanks for the help
Any info would be helpful - Thanks for the help
Jun 8, 2018 10:40:10 #
Jun 8, 2018 10:43:07 #
I’ve used both. Costco is very good. For gallery quality I use Bay Photo.
Jack
Jack
Jun 8, 2018 12:41:02 #
Jun 8, 2018 13:58:09 #
I’ve bought some metal prints and ornaments from Bay Photo and been very pleased each time. I have not used Costco since I don’t have a Costco in my small rural area.
Jun 8, 2018 14:00:06 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
An earlier thread on them. I've used Bay Photo before, but they are ungodly expensive compared to CG.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-469636-1.html
Jun 8, 2018 15:40:11 #
I've mentioned this lab that I've been using for years before - far better quality than Bay (and Miller, both of which I also tried years ago): Laserlight prints
http://laserlightprints.com/
I recommend you give them a try - glossy finish with floating frame stuff looks outstanding - somehow a "deeper" color pallet than Bay's.
http://laserlightprints.com/
I recommend you give them a try - glossy finish with floating frame stuff looks outstanding - somehow a "deeper" color pallet than Bay's.
Jun 9, 2018 06:15:09 #
jack schade wrote:
I’ve used both. Costco is very good. For gallery quality I use Bay Photo.
Jack
Jack
This is good to know.
Jun 9, 2018 08:04:16 #
hj
Loc: Florida
You didn't ask about Sam's Club but for the benefit of others on the forum, I recently go my first and was blown away. So good I swore I'd not do any more canvas prints.
Jun 9, 2018 08:17:09 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
rjaywallace wrote:
I’ve bought some metal prints and ornaments from Bay Photo and been very pleased each time. I have not used Costco since I don’t have a Costco in my small rural area.
I live in the same sort of area. It isn't necessary to go to a Costco store to use their photo services. Ordering can all be done online and the prints shipped to your home. This has worked very well for me and their customer service has been outstanding when I needed a print redone. And their pricing is excellent.
Jun 9, 2018 08:42:56 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
Teton Viewer wrote:
I live in the same sort of area. It isn't necessary to go to a Costco store to use their photo services. Ordering can all be done online and the prints shipped to your home. This has worked very well for me and their customer service has been outstanding when I needed a print redone. And their pricing is excellent.
Do you have to be a Costco member to do business with them on line?
Jun 9, 2018 08:48:18 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
leftj wrote:
Do you have to be a Costco member to do business with them on line?
Good question. That I don't know as I am a member. I suspect you do. Give them a call and ask.
Jun 9, 2018 08:59:34 #
RonH
Loc: Shoreview MN
Any graphics shop or business that does dye sublimation can do prints onto metal. You can also put any color background behind the entire image and that will also print out. No need to buy colored metal to print on. I used to do dye sublimation dash plaques for car shows and one day we simply tried printing a JPEG photo onto the metal and it worked. Contact me in PM if you want more details. Actual cost for a 8x10" metal print is under $10 so make a graphics friend who does sublimation printing. By the way it can be done with the same heat press used for sublimation T-shirts.
Hope this helps someone who isn't familiar with the process.
Ron H
Hope this helps someone who isn't familiar with the process.
Ron H
Jun 9, 2018 09:29:05 #
NCMtnMan
Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC
I've used Easy Canvas Prints for both canvas and metal. Quality was very good and prices are exceptional. So was customer service.
Jun 9, 2018 09:34:54 #
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