MrsRobinson Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Which has better quality photo prints? Walgreens or Walmart? I always order online but due to my own procrastination, I no longer have time to wait for shipping. These are my only small town choices. The prints are family photos, outdoors. Lots of pops of color. Oranges, yellows and greens. We were all wearing blue and we have blue eyes. The one time I printed from Walmart, the blues looked purple. Has their color quality improved? I plan on printing 11x14 sizes and a 20x30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Well, Walmart's quality is terrible, so I would probably go with Walgreens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRobinson Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Well, Walmart's quality is terrible, so I would probably go with Walgreens. So, not much has changed, huh? Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callapidder Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 This is very much a local issue, in my experience. Our local Walgreens is okay, but I've had a friend print at her Walgreens and get horrible colors. I don't think there's a whole lot of consistency between stores. That said, I've never gotten good prints from Walmart. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Both of them stink in my town. I bought a Canon Selphy and it is great for a few photos. For large orders, I order online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRobinson Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Call me crazy. I always order from Wal-Mart. I just placed an order last night. The biggest disappointment I've had with photos was when I did 100 "free" (had to pay shipping) for Shutterfly and they were grainy and terrible. I still don't know what happened because I didn't think the camera files were that bad. I don't know about the quality. I just know that Wal-Mart is more convenient and inexpensive compared to most. I will look at my order and tell you if blues look purple when I pick them up. Yes! Let me know, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRobinson Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 This is very much a local issue, in my experience. Our local Walgreens is okay, but I've had a friend print at her Walgreens and get horrible colors. I don't think there's a whole lot of consistency between stores. That said, I've never gotten good prints from Walmart. Hmm, I never thought of that! I suppose the printers between stores could vary pretty widely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I know this isn't what you asked, but do you have a Costco membership? Costco's photo quality is great. i do all my ordering online and then just go pick them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 We use Walgreen's and have been pleased. One note: always check the cropping...their website even prompts you to check. Also, they are good about free replacements if there is a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Local places are going to vary a *lot* based on calibration, care, management... There's really no way for anyone to give you an accurate recommendation because it's going to depend entirely on those actual places. Your best bet is to run a couple of test prints at both locations and compare. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 What Rockhopper said. Adding: you are ore likely to do well with a glossy finish. The paper for matte finish absorbs more ink and so the same picture wille darker and muddier on matte than on glossy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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