Kodak printing in iPhoto too expensive!

[coolbreeze]

I was going to order 13 5x7 photos from my friend's graduation, and was shocked at the cost. It was close to $22 with taxes, etc.

Instead, I ordered a 13-page book using iPhoto. Total cost $37.90 with shipping.

IMO, a much better gift than a stack of individual photos. Actually, a great deal, considering the quality of the product.

She's going to be very excited when this lands in her mailbox. I'm laying the groundwork for a visit this summer muahahha (she just moved to San Diego).

 

[Inspector Lee]

I was going to order 13 5x7 photos from my friend's graduation, and was shocked at the cost. It was close to $22 with taxes, etc.

Instead, I ordered a 13-page book using iPhoto. Total cost $37.90 with shipping.

IMO, a much better gift than a stack of individual photos. Actually, a great deal, considering the quality of the product.

She's going to be very excited when this lands in her mailbox. I'm laying the groundwork for a visit this summer muahahha (she just moved to San Diego).

The books are great. I've given 7 as gifts and made one of my cat for the house. Photo prices are a bit on the expensive side but when you take into consideration the removal of the hassle-factor involved with printing them yourself, I feel it is worth the extra cost. You could always shop for a cheaper alternative.

And yes, it is always good to lay the groundwork before you lay the pipe.

 

[mkrishnan]

The books are great.

Could you please post a picture of what the binding looks like? I'm kinda curious.

Also does it handle multiple resolutions or formats (like if some photos are landscape and others portrait) fairly well?

 

[Abstract]

Yeah, I'd like to see a pic as well.

 

[Squire]

The books are great. I've given 7 as gifts and made one of my cat for the house. Photo prices are a bit on the expensive side but when you take into consideration the removal of the hassle-factor involved with printing them yourself, I feel it is worth the extra cost. You could always shop for a cheaper alternative.

For what it's worth, the final price of the photos and the estimated price are not always the same. I ordered some prints of my kids recently (hassle-free, of course) and got them shipped to my parents. the estimated total was $40 but I only got billed for $35 after all was said and done. I don't know why the estimated price would be different. Perhaps the number of packages shipped- which depends on the various sizes you order- has an effect on the cost. Dunno. My folks were ecstatic, though, and said the pics were great.

Squire