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The price is roughly triple that of Costco. A bit of hassle is worth that to me (and to be honest, they have no hassle either).

owensbla 12y ago
That's valid. There's a quality difference for sure, but I'll be keeping a close eye on pricing and as we get more efficient I anticipate prices coming down.
- scrapcode 12y ago
  "Starting at $55." I see $60 and up...
vonmoltke 12y ago
For the canvas prints, but the poster prints are a really good price. Most are less than half the price of FedEx Office and price competitive with the few poster sizes Costco does.
rebel 12y ago
I'd have to agree with you. As someone who works in print, I'm usually surprised by the prices the fulfillment services are offering. I actually am preparing a beta launch of a service to offer all of these same products (kind of creepy coincidence) because I do feel the market is lacking. We already have all of the equipment in place and running, along with fantastic discounts on bulk shipping, supplies, packaging etc. Our pricing will be about 25% of what is shown (give or take a small amount). If you are interested, I'd love to chat with you and see if we can work together.
- joelrunyon 12y ago
  Will you do stuff besides prints? Specifically apparel?
  - rebel 12y ago
    It would likely come down to how much interest we have in the product. Because we already have everything in place for canvas, framed products, and posters, we will be starting with those as our production lines are already optimized for that. If we could make a good business case for apparel products then we would absolutely expand there, but it likely won't be for a bit.
    - peppertree 12y ago
      What's the best way to reach you, rebel.
      - rebel 12y ago
        Feel free to send me an e-mail at interest@printdropper.com -- our site is coming soon.
- cauterize 12y ago
  +1 to interested. Michael's charging 350$ USD for a 30$ poster is absurd. This space needs change.
  - rebel 12y ago
    Get in touch with me at interest@printdropper.com if you'd like to speak further.
- rsync 12y ago
  Maybe when your service is up and running you can do a "show HN" post and one of your competitors can hijack that thread just like this. Classy.
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owensbla 12y ago

That's valid. There's a quality difference for sure, but I'll be keeping a close eye on pricing and as we get more efficient I anticipate prices coming down.

scrapcode 12y ago
"Starting at $55." I see $60 and up...

vonmoltke 12y ago

For the canvas prints, but the poster prints are a really good price. Most are less than half the price of FedEx Office and price competitive with the few poster sizes Costco does.

rebel 12y ago

I'd have to agree with you. As someone who works in print, I'm usually surprised by the prices the fulfillment services are offering. I actually am preparing a beta launch of a service to offer all of these same products (kind of creepy coincidence) because I do feel the market is lacking. We already have all of the equipment in place and running, along with fantastic discounts on bulk shipping, supplies, packaging etc. Our pricing will be about 25% of what is shown (give or take a small amount). If you are interested, I'd love to chat with you and see if we can work together.

joelrunyon 12y ago
Will you do stuff besides prints? Specifically apparel?
- rebel 12y ago
  It would likely come down to how much interest we have in the product. Because we already have everything in place for canvas, framed products, and posters, we will be starting with those as our production lines are already optimized for that. If we could make a good business case for apparel products then we would absolutely expand there, but it likely won't be for a bit.
  - peppertree 12y ago
    What's the best way to reach you, rebel.
    - rebel 12y ago
      Feel free to send me an e-mail at interest@printdropper.com -- our site is coming soon.
cauterize 12y ago
+1 to interested. Michael's charging 350$ USD for a 30$ poster is absurd. This space needs change.
- rebel 12y ago
  Get in touch with me at interest@printdropper.com if you'd like to speak further.
rsync 12y ago
Maybe when your service is up and running you can do a "show HN" post and one of your competitors can hijack that thread just like this. Classy.
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