RFI: Costco Metal Prints

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Has anyone here used Costco for metal prints? The prices seem reasonable, but I have never used them for any of my images.

A 16x20 is $54...

 

[Wango]

I have not, I have used them for canvas if I needed one quick. Would love to hear your thoughts on this if you do use them for metal prints, I print most of my big stuff on metal now.
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[Wandering Sagebrush]

I have not, I have used them for canvas if I needed one quick. Would love to hear your thoughts on this if you do use them for metal prints, I print most of my big stuff on metal now.
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One thing that is in their favor is the 100% guarantee. I guess there is nothing to lose except time. What I didn't check on was mounts and wall stand offs.

What part of Oregon are you in?

 

[Wango]

When i'm not in SW Montana, I am in the Albany/Corvallis area. Wife works at OSU. When I leave MT to go to OR, most time I get on Highway 20 in West Yellowstone, and get off of it in N Albany(about 2miles from the house).

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

We are usually in Canby or Rockaway. One of these days I'm going to have to try that route to Yellowstone.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

I'll have feedback on the quality of the metal prints in a week or so. I just ordered a 24x36 of this one...

 

[pvstoy]

That's a dandy image to get printed and please let us know how it gets show on metal.

 

[Wango]

I like this, should look good on metal.
The drive I mentioned is pretty relaxing. Its about the same distance as taking the interstate. More to see imo.
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[ski3pin]

That's a dandy image to get printed and please let us know how it gets show on metal.

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[Lighthawk]

For fifty bucks, and 100% guarantee, you've got to give it a go.
Sweet image, with tremendous atmospherics and overall glow. T
here's a sense of distance and dimension afforded by the haze.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Andy, this size is $120. I decided to go to a 24x36.

Thanks all for the kind words on the photo.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Very quick turnaround from Costco, and great quality. Now I need to find a spot in the house with enough light to reveal the deeper tones.



Here's how it was packaged.



I think it was worth it, and I will use them in the future. The clerk said Fuji was the lab.

 

[Lighthawk]

Looks great!
I'll have to compare with Bay Photo and WHCC who do my work currently.

How is the surface finish?
And does it include stand offs?

 

[Happyjax]

I have used Nations Photo with good results but as they are local I have always picked up. They are a very large establishment
Love the pic!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Nice glossy surface finish, no blems. A 1" standoff frame on the back. I'm pretty pleased. Only thing I would do differently is to put a burn-dodge layer over the image to lighten up the darker areas and reduce the need for strong light on the print to see into areas of shadow.

Jackie, I just had it delivered to the local Costco. No shipping issues,

 

[CraggyMan]

I was in Costco last week to proof a print for a local enivro group. First time I noticed they are doing the metal prints so was intrigued.
I have only printed on metal one other time and it came out pretty dark so I am a little concerned about how to prep a file for this process.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Craggy, the burn dodge layer is one way to compensate for dark areas on a print.

 

[CraggyMan]

It almost seemed to be a darkening of the metal print that required a global adjustment, just not sure how much. After I get this current print proofed to my liking I may chat with the tech at our local Costco and see what her take is on going to metal. Might try a small one just for an experiment. Your print looks great by the way!
I put a small "art light" over my previous metal print and it would show acceptably for my own viewing but otherwise not something I would want to put out to the world.