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Apr 5, 2018 06:52:43   #
Deanie1113
 
What lab do you all use for your personal prints, not to give to a client? I use a pro lab for my clients which charges over a dollar just for a 4x6. But don't want to spend this much for, say, my family vacation prints, which can number in the hundreds for a long trip. Shutterfly's color has been disappointing, Nations can't get orders right. Need a good, cheap, reliable lab. Thank you.

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Apr 5, 2018 07:02:05   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
Personal 4x6 images for photo album? Walgreens when they are on sale.
Pat

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Apr 5, 2018 07:08:25   #
Old Grey Beard Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah
 
I use Costco, I think Walgreens only offers gloss finish. Walgreens is a killer deal when on sale though.

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Apr 5, 2018 07:47:35   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
I, almost exclusively, rely on Tempe Imaging Center for printing. The rare times I don't have prints done there, I rely on another, but much smaller, camera store.
--Bob
Deanie1113 wrote:
What lab do you all use for your personal prints, not to give to a client? I use a pro lab for my clients which charges over a dollar just for a 4x6. But don't want to spend this much for, say, my family vacation prints, which can number in the hundreds for a long trip. Shutterfly's color has been disappointing, Nations can't get orders right. Need a good, cheap, reliable lab. Thank you.

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Apr 5, 2018 07:58:16   #
tshift Loc: Overland Park, KS.
 
Deanie1113 wrote:
What lab do you all use for your personal prints, not to give to a client? I use a pro lab for my clients which charges over a dollar just for a 4x6. But don't want to spend this much for, say, my family vacation prints, which can number in the hundreds for a long trip. Shutterfly's color has been disappointing, Nations can't get orders right. Need a good, cheap, reliable lab. Thank you.


MPIX. There are a few that will say bad things about them on here. I have used them through my company on Zenfolio and have also ordered directly from MPIX for 6 years. I have never had a problem with them. Well I should say I did have a couple of problems (minor ones) but they had new photos to me the very next day, wonderful service. Give them a try. Order something small too begin with. They run specials quite often. Normal 4 x 6 price $.29, and 4 x 6 metallic is $.99, (metallics are super). Thanks


Tom

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Apr 5, 2018 08:24:54   #
Say Cheese Loc: Eastern PA
 
Walmart does not do a bad job.

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Apr 5, 2018 08:31:44   #
Charlie'smom
 
Costco!

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Apr 5, 2018 11:20:50   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
Deanie1113 wrote:
What lab do you all use for your personal prints, not to give to a client? I use a pro lab for my clients which charges over a dollar just for a 4x6. But don't want to spend this much for, say, my family vacation prints, which can number in the hundreds for a long trip. Shutterfly's color has been disappointing, Nations can't get orders right. Need a good, cheap, reliable lab. Thank you.

I like COSTCO. They print on Fuji paper and chemicals.

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Apr 5, 2018 11:27:23   #
Deanie1113
 
There is no Costco near me -- will they ship?

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Apr 5, 2018 11:34:11   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
Deanie1113 wrote:
There is no Costco near me -- will they ship?

If you are a member, I think they do.

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Apr 5, 2018 11:34:43   #
Old Grey Beard Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah
 
Yes, but not sure what the cost would be

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Apr 5, 2018 17:48:39   #
Deanie1113
 
Thanks, everyone. I appreciate your help!

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Apr 6, 2018 08:43:41   #
SafariGuy
 
tshift wrote:
MPIX. There are a few that will say bad things about them on here. I have used them through my company on Zenfolio and have also ordered directly from MPIX for 6 years. I have never had a problem with them. Well I should say I did have a couple of problems (minor ones) but they had new photos to me the very next day, wonderful service. Give them a try. Order something small too begin with. They run specials quite often. Normal 4 x 6 price $.29, and 4 x 6 metallic is $.99, (metallics are super). Thanks


Tom
MPIX. There are a few that will say bad things abo... (show quote)


⬆️ What he said! 👆

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Apr 6, 2018 09:05:20   #
jsmangis Loc: Peoria, IL
 
I use Costco.

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Apr 6, 2018 09:56:35   #
leftj Loc: Texas
 
Deanie1113 wrote:
What lab do you all use for your personal prints, not to give to a client? I use a pro lab for my clients which charges over a dollar just for a 4x6. But don't want to spend this much for, say, my family vacation prints, which can number in the hundreds for a long trip. Shutterfly's color has been disappointing, Nations can't get orders right. Need a good, cheap, reliable lab. Thank you.


Why not print them yourself on a photo printer?

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