Alright everyone, I've recieved my first order from mpix.com, and the prints are amazing. Until now, I've used Winkflash. The differences? For me, just enough to justify the difference in price. Thicker paper (less flimsey than Fuji Crystal Archive), a deeper matte (feels more professional), and "DO NOT COPY" on the back, something that makes me feel a bit more secure.
Both printers print and ship within 24 hours of placing the order. I like the uploading in-browser application in mpix better, but I don't like the size/quanitity selector near as much (requires going to a seperate page for each picture). Winkflash lets you type in the quantity next to the size right in the shopping cart. But then, Mpix has many many more sizes and options for each picture than Winkflash.
Now for prices. Mpix is $0.29 for 4x6, while Winkflash is a measly $0.16. Here's the shocker, mpix's 5x7's are $0.99 when Winkflash's are only $0.29. 8x10's are $1.99 both places, though. The worst part: Mpix's shipping. It's nearly $5.00 per order for me, forcing me to order in bulk as best I can. Winkflash is $1 flat-rate, and in the summer they have FREE SHIPPING.
For me, I use mpix in my portfolios, but that's because my parents pay for those! For business, I guess it depends on whether the client wants maximum quality or slightly less for a lot cheaper. |
