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Where to get photos developed?

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Old 26-03-2008, 12:54 PM   #1
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Where to get photos developed?

Guys,

New to photography so my pictures aren't brilliant so i don't want to pay way over the odds. But i need to get a fair few hundred developed. Where does everyone use to develop pictures?

I keep seeing adverts for cheap developing at mypix.com and foto.com. Anyone had any experience of these?

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Old 26-03-2008, 1:14 PM   #2
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Re: Where to get photos developed?

I find Photobox fine for everyday/bulk prints.

Haven't tried the others, so can't really compare.
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Old 26-03-2008, 1:15 PM   #3
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Re: Where to get photos developed?

I use Photobox.co.uk to print mine and they are always top quality. If you have a search about, places like Truprint give offers to new customers for a certain amount of free prints when you register......be worth searching here or having a scout around Google for developers
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Old 26-03-2008, 1:17 PM   #4
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Re: Where to get photos developed?

I think Photobox are doing 6x4s at 3p per print when you order more than 500!! Pretty good!
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Old 26-03-2008, 1:40 PM   #5
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Re: Where to get photos developed?

To be honest I find ASDA really great at developing photos. I first tried them when I read an article comparing all photo-developing studios, which rated ASDA as TOP quality and Best Price.

Check it out here
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Old 26-03-2008, 3:07 PM   #6
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Re: Where to get photos developed?

Is the OP talking about digital prints or developing film?
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Old 27-03-2008, 8:36 AM   #7
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Re: Where to get photos developed?

I was talking about digital prints. Need to et 2000 odd done so a few pence per photo difference adds up to quite a bit.

Thanks for the info guys. Will check Asda and photobox out.
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Old 27-03-2008, 9:09 AM   #8
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Re: Where to get photos developed?

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Originally Posted by DANFRST View Post
I was talking about digital prints. Need to et 2000 odd done so a few pence per photo difference adds up to quite a bit.

Thanks for the info guys. Will check Asda and photobox out.
Photobox do 30 free when you sign up, so get your family and friends recommended then you'll recieve more free and ask for their free 30 aswell
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