Australian Scrapbookers: Where do you print books?

[goodtexan]

Hiy'all, where do you like to print your books? So far I have seen reasonable prices at BigW and blurb... do you have any experiences? Please help me, I need to get a quality product.
I have been pleased with Big W (Fuji) print outs although I would like their paper to be less flimsy. But the print itself is quite good. They offer some books but they do not have glossy finish for the books and I really like that.
Thanks so much.

[justpassinthru]

There is a free offer for Snapfish for an 8x8 inch hard cover photobook if you buy 3 golden products. They don't have to be specially marked just keep the receipt and bardcodes and visit here. I think its good until August.

So, I ordered one of these and was pleasantly surprised with the print quality. They give no bleed dimensions and I had heard the cropping was random but all my prints looked good and evenly trimmed. All the colours were true. I would just make sure you left a decent edge for any journalling or details you don't want lost. The photo paper is quite a good weight.

The hardcover binding was another matter. Its a glossy finish and looks as if it will eventually crack where the cover bends over the stitching. It does look good to begin with though. For free, it is excellent value, but not worth the $40 they would normally charge.

I would be interested to hear about other Australian scrappers printing experiences too.

[slothfulcowie]

I got one done at Harvey Norman online for free (just cost for postage) and it was TERRIBLE Some photos came out ok other photos were just blerk I've never seen anything so bad. I was going to send it to my dad for Christmas but didn't even bother. I'd have sent it back if I'd paid full price for it.

Do you not want to get it done in the US? My mother and I get our layouts from USA websites, it works out cheaper for layouts even if the dollar is bad.

[goodtexan]

justpassinthru: thank you, dear. I will check this out!
slothfulcowie: oh my, I can scratch Harvey Norman then. I didn't even konw they were doing books. Really? You have the books done in the US and then shipped to Oz? Where do you have them done? Many thanks!

[jacinda]

I've used My Reflections several times now, and I'm really happy with their albums and their service. Actually at the moment they've been nominated for Best Business or something in their region, and I'm not surprised. Their customer service is amazing.

[donna.d]

Another one here who uses My Reflections. Great customer service. They got back to me asap when I stuffed something up with an upload lol

[eryn]

I've always used Harvey Norman for photos and been very impressed. But I've never tried their books. that may be a store thing...depends who is doing it maybe.

otherwise I can't really help sorry! I've never printed any LOs or books yet.
Will be watching this thread

[slothfulcowie]

I've never had books done in the US, but I know the layouts work out cheaper for us.

My Harvey Norman store has the big print machine, not just the kiosk printer some stores have, and the photos are perfect. They do 12x12 for $5 each if you get four done at a time.

The photobook I got done was Harvey Norman online. They did used to use a company instore too but I can't remember the name.

[goodtexan]

Thanks so far, girls. Keep'em coming.

[Jezza]

I've tried Artscow and always been happy with them! They are cheap, too! I suppose it depends how much you are willing to pay, too!

How has blurb been? I'd love to (At the end of my P365 project) print out a book, but am holding back until I hear more about it! They look exceptionally great!!