Which lab to use?
dlscott56
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Can someone tell me what the differences are in quality between the various lab choices?
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I honestly think you'll get very similar results between all the labs. If they weren't good, I doubt Smugmug would be partnering with them.
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Like the others said, all of the Print Labs that SmugMug recommends are exceptional. And remember, no matter which one you choose, when you or your clients order through your SmugMug website, you have a 100% money back guarantee.
With that said, I use Bay Photo. Amazing prints, awesome metal, and they are local for me here in the Bay Area. But again, you really can't go wrong with any of them.
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I was reading on another forum that SM charge a significant markup on what shooters can get prints made for direct from the labs they use.
I don't if that is correct or not but it may be something for people who want to use SM to look into. May make a significant difference to their profits from a job it that is right.
For example, Bay Photo runs 24 hour specials usually on Facebook, and I was able to get one of my metal prints for 20% off directly from them. Specials are usually on large prints, canvas, or metal prints. MPIX does something similar. I have not seen the same from EZ Prints, but I am not set up with them directly. I just liked EZ Prints page, so maybe I will see more now!
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Good call with Bay Photo. You will not be disappointed
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That's very different to what people are saying else where and giving costing comparisons on. One I saw was with bay photo and the difference was many hundreds of $$.
I'm not arguing with what you say, I don't have the level of interest to do so but it seems to me that anyone would be well advised to compare Direct and SM prices in any event.
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I know BAY will Color Correct (or not) if asked to, both thru SM and directly...your UK lab I have no idea,
I don't even know who SM's UK lab is por I would go check the website or email them for
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