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In the past I've used WHCC for prints, and they're great.   But they have 2 ways to submit orders - a Java application called ROES, and FTP.   Their FTP system is a weirdly overcomplicated thing that I'm tired of messing with. And ROES has a conflict with my ISP,  so I can't use it.

I started looking at alternatives but quickly found that ROES is everywhere - many print services are now using it, which means I can't go there.  I do small numbers of prints at infrequent intervals, so nothing with a yearly/monthly fee makes sense for me.  

Can someone suggest a good quality print service with a simple web-based interface for submitting occasional orders?

I used WHCC for quite a while.  Then I switched to a new and rather unusual ISP - the citywide wi-fi network here in Minneapolis.  That killed ROES.  I spent a lot of time trying to solve that problem, and I won't bore you with the details , it involves the fine points of FTP - let's just say the tech support people at WHCC and at my ISP were of no help and it's not gonna happen.  There's no way to test ROES without actually submitting an order, so upload problems are impossible to debug.

In my search for an alternative print service, I signed up at a couple only to find that they also use ROES. Both MPix and H&H use ROES, although I see they now have alternative upload methods.  I may try MPix again.


 

I only order prints for personal use, so I just use Flickr, or more specifically Snapfish through Flickr.  I'm happy with what I get from them.

How are their prints?

My wife just talked her work into using me to re-do their portraits and publicity photos (radio station talent, sales team, and executives).  The stuff I get from Flickr is okay for my personal use, but I need to find some place high quality for doing 8x10s.  Also I need a recommendation on what type to get... Matte?  Glossy?  Metallic?

Thanks.  They only want to buy prints.  They are replacing the old portraits and re-using their existing frames.

I'm headed over on Monday to get the contract signed and I'll probably set up my gear in their conference room Tuesday night.  We're going to shoot through Friday.  I also offered them a small 'discount' to bring their families in for family portraits.  We'll see if there are any takers.