Just got my 15 free digital prints from Kellards- Amazing quality Prints

[Bruce]

I was recommended to try out kellards online digital printing versus
my own printer.
They were offering 15 free 4x6 to try them, so I downloaded thier free
software and uploaded my images, they offer sizes from wallets to
12x18, glossy and matte, with white border or without. I chose some
glossy, some matte regular and bordered. Once uploaded I recieved a
email confimation. The next day I recieved an email that the order was
complete and was shipped out. I received the order 3 days later via
usps. I have to tell you I have tried ofoto and shutterfly and was
happy, but these were better looking. First of all they use Kodak
Royal Paper which has a rich feel and is suppose to be vibrant and
colorful. Plus they did some color and density corections and
eliminated red eye on one of the images i had. I think I found someone
to do all my digital work. They are cost effective and good quality
prints.
Just thought i might share my experience with someone and I'm sure you
will be happy with them as well.

 

[dslr]

I was recommended to try out kellards online digital printing versus
my own printer.

Just thought i might share my experience with someone and I'm sure you
will be happy with them as well.

You know, this smells extremely like spam to me, what with the glowing
references and the crossposting.

If I'm right, it's also extremely stupid spam - the berk forgot the link
;-)

 

[Si]

I was recommended to try out kellards online digital printing versus
my own printer.
They were offering 15 free 4x6 to try them, so I downloaded thier free
software and uploaded my images, they offer sizes from wallets to
12x18, glossy and matte, with white border or without. I chose some
glossy, some matte regular and bordered. Once uploaded I recieved a
email confimation. The next day I recieved an email that the order was
complete and was shipped out. I received the order 3 days later via
usps. I have to tell you I have tried ofoto and shutterfly and was
happy, but these were better looking. First of all they use Kodak

Spammer.

Si.

 

[SleeperMan]

I was recommended to try out kellards online digital printing versus
my own printer.
They were offering 15 free 4x6 to try them, so I downloaded thier free
software and uploaded my images, they offer sizes from wallets to
12x18, glossy and matte, with white border or without. I chose some
glossy, some matte regular and bordered. Once uploaded I recieved a
email confimation. The next day I recieved an email that the order was
complete and was shipped out. I received the order 3 days later via
usps. I have to tell you I have tried ofoto and shutterfly and was
happy, but these were better looking. First of all they use Kodak
Royal Paper which has a rich feel and is suppose to be vibrant and
colorful. Plus they did some color and density corections and
eliminated red eye on one of the images i had. I think I found someone
to do all my digital work. They are cost effective and good quality
prints.
Just thought i might share my experience with someone and I'm sure you
will be happy with them as well.

Just remember that red eye removal will be almost certain charged in the
future. Always is and it's way better (and cheaper) to do it by yourself.
Second - if those are printouts, they still can't compare with lab made
ones. Prints fade out, while laboratory made pictures doesn't, also if you
look closely, they look better. So, try lab ones, too before you decide.

 

[Bryan Olson]

I was recommended to try out kellards online digital printing. They
were offering 15 free 4x6 to try them,

Their *special* on 4x6 is 152% of what my local Costco's
one-hour lab charges. Their regular prices are much worse.
They want $14.99 for a 12x18 which Costco does (on Noritsu with
Fuji Crystal Archive) for $2.99.

[...]

I think I found someone to do all my digital work.
Just thought i might share my experience with someone and I'm sure you
will be happy with them as well.

Looks like this is the only message (e-mail address removed) has
ever shared on Usenet.

If anyone does want to take them up on the 15 free 4x6 prints,
be sure and see their policies.html page, since the offer isn't
noted on their main page. It appears to be good through
2/28/04.

 

[Bryan Olson]

I was recommended to try out kellards online digital printing. They
were offering 15 free 4x6 to try them,

Their *special* on 4x6 is 152% of what my local Costco's
one-hour lab charges. Their regular prices are much worse.
They want $14.99 for a 12x18 which Costco does (on Noritsu with
Fuji Crystal Archive) for $2.99.

[...]

I think I found someone to do all my digital work.
Just thought i might share my experience with someone and I'm sure you
will be happy with them as well.

Looks like this is the only message (e-mail address removed) has
ever shared on Usenet.

If anyone does want to take them up on the 15 free 4x6 prints,
be sure and see their policies.html page, since the offer isn't
noted on their main page. It appears to be good through
2/28/04.

 

[jakman]

You know, this smells extremely like spam to me, what with the glowing
references and the crossposting.

If I'm right, it's also extremely stupid spam - the berk forgot the link
;-)

It may sound like spam, but I actually used them once and was happy
with their work. www.kellards.com

 

[jakman]

www.kellards.com I actually tried them once and was very happy with their work.

 

[Bryan Olson]

jakman wrote ([email protected]):

I actually tried them once and was very happy with their work.

Another quick web-search shows that (e-mail address removed) is the
same individual as (e-mail address removed), and uses the names
"jake mantel", "Jack Mandle", and "john dell". These identities
plug Kellards on Usenet and web sites, and do essentially
nothing else.

He's been plugging them since August 2002. This month, over a
year later, and he's still reporting "I just signed up with
kellards...".

One photo.net contribution speaks of Kellards in the first
person. At http://www.photo.net/community/links we read:

Kellards Digital Photo Printing Software- The easiest way to
high quality prints from digital images, from the comfort of
your home or office. Simply download our FREE Internet
printing software, And we will deliver it right to your
door, or you can pick it up at one of our retail locations.
Great Quality! Great Price! (contributed by jake mantel)


Also see:

http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

http://www.photo.net/neighbor/view-one.tcl?neighbor_to_neighbor_id=189674

http://www.photo.net/neighbor/view-one.tcl?neighbor_to_neighbor_id=191426

http://www.pcphotoreview.com/pscOnl...int,Sharing,&,Printing/PRD_82823_3092crx.aspx

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1582970580/103-1650553-6387808?v=glance

http://reviews.iwon.com/pscPhotogra...int,Sharing,&,Printing/PRD_82823_3092crx.aspx

http://www.betterphoto.com/reviews/reviewItemDetail.asp?reviewItemID=1473&catID=67

http://www.photo.net/neighbor/view-one.tcl?neighbor_to_neighbor_id=191426

http://betterphoto.com/reviews/reviewItemDetail.asp?reviewItemID=1473&catID=67

 

[Old Nick]

On 26 Dec 2003 06:34:13 -0800, (e-mail address removed) (jakman) wrote
something
.......and in reply I say!:

....but this is the only post I can find form you in this
group....apart from its repeat.

It may sound like spam, but I actually used them once and was happy
with their work. www.kellards.com

**************************************************** sorry
remove ns from my header address to reply via email

I was frightened by the idea of a conspiracy that was
causing it all.
But then I was terrified that maybe there was no plan,
really. Is this unpleasant mess all a mistake?

 

[Bruce]

Just remember that red eye removal will be almost certain charged in
the future. Always is and it's way better (and cheaper) to do it by
yourself. Second - if those are printouts, they still can't compare
with lab made ones. Prints fade out, while laboratory made pictures
doesn't, also if you look closely, they look better. So, try lab ones,
too before you decide.

Hi, SleeperMan,

Can you tell me, or refer me to a site, that describes the primary
difference between 'prints' and laboratory made pictures, with regards to
digital or film?

Is it simply that with labs you can ask for more customization and
corrections, and superior papers, while with prints (i.e. from the
drugstore or online processing) you have to settle for a limited amount
of these?

Sincerely,
Bruce

 

[Bob Headrick]

"SleeperMan" <[email protected]> on 26 Dec 2003 had this to say

[snip]

Second - if those are printouts, they still can't compare
with lab made ones. Prints fade out, while laboratory made pictures
doesn't, also if you look closely, they look better.

This is not true - all prints fade eventually. Wilhelm tests Kodak Ektacolor B
prints at 22 years and Fuji Crystal Archive prints at 60 years, while both HP
and Epson have inkjet prints that exceed the photo prints for lightfastness.
See http://www.wilhelm-research.com/pdf/Family_Tree_MagazineSept_03.pdf for a
specific article and http://www.wilhelm-research.com/ for more details.

Regards,
Bob Headrick, not speaking for my employer HP

 

[Flycaster]

Second - if those are printouts, they still can't compare with lab made
ones. Prints fade out, while laboratory made pictures doesn't, also if you
look closely, they look better. So, try lab ones, too before you decide.

Where have *you* been the last 5 years?

 

[Bruce]

"SleeperMan" <[email protected]> on 26 Dec 2003 had this to say

[snip]

Second - if those are printouts, they still can't compare
with lab made ones. Prints fade out, while laboratory made pictures
doesn't, also if you look closely, they look better.

This is not true - all prints fade eventually. Wilhelm tests Kodak
Ektacolor B prints at 22 years and Fuji Crystal Archive prints at 60
years, while both HP and Epson have inkjet prints that exceed the
photo prints for lightfastness. See
http://www.wilhelm-research.com/pdf/Family_Tree_MagazineSept_03.pdf
for a specific article and http://www.wilhelm-research.com/ for more
details.

Regards,
Bob Headrick, not speaking for my employer HP

Bob,

Thanks for the great links, especially the Family Tree Magazine article.
Darn, now I've more to learn.

Bruce