Photo Printing

[Carolineccb1]

I'll start by saying this - the following question is that of a simpleton!

I've restored an old pic of my Grandmother, nothing clever like the tinting, I've just covered up her attempts at restoration (she tried to use a biro - a blue one!) and sorted out the creasing etc.

I want to get it printed and have looked at a couple of sites. One of them is quoting £6.49 for a 15x10 (I assume that is the standard size that prints used to come in? 15x10cm?) matte finish.

Seems like a lot to me, but then its years since I've had any photos printed. Is the cost about right? Is it expensive because I want matte? Do you think that matter would be the best option for an old photo?

Sorry to ask what should perhaps be obvious, but I'm totally clueless!

[Simpo Two]

Try Photobox, 15x10, gloss or matt, £2.99 + postage

www.photobox.co.uk/services.html

I always go for gloss, it seems to give better contrast.

NB That's 15 x 10 inches; most prints are still measured in inches. So if you wanted the 'normal' size of 6 x 4", Photobox charge an outrageous 8p!

Edited by Simpo Two on Wednesday 26th March 09:45

[CivicMan]

That's not cheap. A 16x10 is £1.97 at Asda who came out top in a national photo print rating......

http://www.asda-photo.co.uk/wpp/asda/buyprints_tou...

That's on lustre paper, though the finish is a personal choice. If you're framing it, it probably makes no difference.

[eightseventhree]

i always use these guys.

http://www.dscolourlabs.co.uk/online_photo_printin...

Usually delivered within a few days packaged well. Very cheep but good quality

15x10 = 70p + delivery

Edited by eightseventhree on Wednesday 26th March 11:00

[Carolineccb1]

Thanks, chaps! I will investigate further. Top advice about the sizes - I thought the measurements were in cm - that would explain why it was so expensive for that size. Glad I asked

[CivicMan]

Carolineccb1 said:

Thanks, chaps! I will investigate further. Top advice about the sizes - I thought the measurements were in cm - that would explain why it was so expensive for that size. Glad I asked

What sounds more impressive? 6 inches or 15 centimetres??

[Carolineccb1]

I think that I'll demur to answer that.