Walmart 20 x 30 Poster Photos

[mlat]

Has anyone bought the 20 x 30 Poster size Photos that walmart sells for 15 bucks? They say it takes 2 weeks, is it worth it? Here is what is on there site. Your poster, up to 24" x 36", will be printed on heavy ImagePro Satin paper, a high-quality, resin-coated, photo-based paper with the latest in microporous coating technology.

[Davidtxs]

not worth it order from Mpix 24.99 for matte and about 31 for glossy
http://www.mpix.com/productsinfo.aspx
order one day they ship the next in almost all cases

[Daniel Bates]

Yeah, Mpix rocks for printing big stuff. I used to use Walmart for 4x6 proofs, until they returned a print with a green color cast (that didn't show up anywhere else) and I decided to stick with the professionals.

[CaptainTom]

check out El-co color labs in NJ. locate their internet special for 20x30.
highly recommended.

[kenw]

perfectposters.com:
20x30 15.62
30x40 31.25
40x72 (!) 75.00

any size up to 72", priced by sq ft
no fixed sizes.
several papers to choose
1/4 white border or full bleed
usually ship next day.

[pippin]

some wolf cameras do up to 24x36 instore using epson 7800 printers. 24x36 runs $40 but you get it same day (or an hour if we're not too busy)

[mdurisseau]

Originally Posted by CaptainTom

check out El-co color labs in NJ. locate their internet special for 20x30.
highly recommended.

I agree...have one of my prints done by them hanging on the wall of my home...and sold another...they meet my standards...

[bullsparade]

I have to agree with the other posters. I have used Mpixs for large prints and been very satisfied. I have alos heard good things from other forum members about El-co Labs as mentioned.

I just dont trust my images to the person at Wal-mart with little or no experience in true lab work. Their machines do most of the work so most of the time I am sure it comes out fine but I still prefer Mpixs or other pro labs for a good final copy. The dollar difference is minimal for a better quality image.

[AlexMorse]

I have some of El-co's metallic 30x20's on my wall. Very satisfied.

I used walmart with my 2mpix nikon P&S for 4x6 prints. It was ok, but they always cut the borders wrong. White gaps, or cut into the picture.

[sbp]

I have many prints from El-co's mettalic and regualr they are fast in service and good quility.

[Silvernic]

Costco's are much better quality for the same money as Walmart.

[boxofrocks]

Originally Posted by CaptainTom

check out El-co color labs in NJ. locate their internet special for 20x30.
highly recommended.

TRUE. A MUCH better deal, and great quality--especially if you use their ICC profiles to color correct.

Here's the link.

[mlat]

I Like ElcoColor.com but YOU MUST ORDER A MINIMUM OF 2 POSTER SIZE PRINTS and that brings the price to about 50 bucks. It is still a good price but I only need one poster. Has any one used www.perfectposters.com ?

[boxofrocks]

Originally Posted by mlat

I Like ElcoColor.com but YOU MUST ORDER A MINIMUM OF 2 POSTER SIZE PRINTS and that brings the price to about 50 bucks. It is still a good price but I only need one poster. Has any one used www.perfectposters.com ?

Huh? 20x30's are only 9.95 each.

[mlat]

Originally Posted by boxofrocks

Huh? 20x30's are only 9.95 each.

I am getting a 20x30