On 4 May 2010 14:21, Larry Colen <l...@red4est.com> wrote:
> I'm satisfied with the quality of prints I can get at Costco, though if I
> were willing to spend the time to do multiple tests, optimize paper for the
> shot etc, I could probably get slightly better quality doing it at home.
>
> However, now that I've started printing my shots, I'm spending a fair amount
> of money each month on printing. Even so, I suspect that by the time I count
> up wasted ink, wasted paper, and the cost of a good printer, it's probably
> significantly cheaper to get them printed at Costco.
>
> What would it cost for a printer that'll do 8x12, or 12x16 at the same or
> better quality as the big machines they have there?
>
> By the time you count the cost of wasted ink, paper etc. what do you end up
> paying per 4x6, 8x12 and 12x16 print?
> Or alternatively, what would it cost for 50 8x12s and 100 4x6 per month?
>
> In comparison, Costco prices, before tax are:
> $0.13 4x6
> $1.50 8x12
> $3.00 12x16
I did the math a long time ago, and it's store prints all the way.
Maybe when I'm selling prints for $20,000 I'll consider doing them
myself, but for now I much prefer sending the files off to be printed
*IN* the paper than sitting at home, cursing at multiple machines, and
printing *ON* the paper.
Do you do any B&W printing? If so, I can recommend a very good
printing store that specialises in B&W. They offer Resin Coated and
Fiber paper printing.
Cheers,
--M.
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