Warm Deal/Hot Deal on Epson Photo Paper? You decide...

[pogomips]

For the prices that I have been paying lately, this seems like a hot deal to me, but you be the judge.

Epson Glossy Photo Paper, 100 ct. - $19.99 @ Costco ~11/01/00

I recently paid $15.99 for a 20 ct. @ Staples; $9.99 for 10 ct. @ CompUSA/BestBuy. ~10/15/00

FYI - I recall reading a post regarding purchasing photo paper from a company called xpedx. Checked their website, but didn'y know what to look for. I stopped by their local shop (Orlando, FL) - sales help wasn't very... I was told they only had one type of (bulk)ink jet photo paper ... King James cast coat cover. They said I could take a few samples to test at home.

To me, this paper would be better suited for color laser printing, as the areas in the photos that were HEAVY black/dark colors just left a wet build up of ink. The lighter areas looked fantastic!

Comes in several weights 8pt, 10pt, 12pt (8 seems roughly equal to the Epson product).

A ream contains 250 sheets
8pt = $12.15/ream
10pt = $14.75/ream
12pt = $16.86/ream

A good deal to those who can use it.

Enjoy!

 

[qwan0888]

where i can get it online? thanks

 

[pogomips]

You can try the xpedx website - I would recommend going into a b&m store if possible, as I was clueless as to what I would need based on the website's offerings. I guess they expect you to know what you need - their website is geared toward someone in the print/publishing industry.

You will have to fill out a brief form to gain limited access (good for 5 logins, I believe), but you'll be able to have a look around.

Hope this helps ...

pogo

 

[bladerunner8]

Link, below, has 10 sheets "1/2fold" for cards for $6 shipping.
http://www.americangreetings.com/create/paper.pd

 

[John P]

Pogomips,
The paper my Costco has for 100 sheets/$19.99 is the Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, not the much better Epson Photo Quality Glossy paper that usually sells for 20 sheets/$10 (at buy.com). I did pick up (at Costco) a 50 sheet pack of Konica Photo Quality High Gloss Ink Jet Paper for $12.49. It's heavier than the Epson Glossy paper and seems to have the same type of finish. I'll print out a photo on my Epson Photo 750 on the Konica paper and let you know how it turns out.

 

[PG]

The only photo paper I've had good luck with is the real heavy Canon stuff. Everything else curls up even though it's supposed to be good.

 

[John P]

I tried printing a couple of photos on the Konica paper. The colors are a lot paler/washed out on the Konica paper than on the Epson paper dangit!! If anyone can find some paper that's less than 50 cents a stinkin sheet and can produce as high quality photos as the Epson Photo Quality Glossy Paper please let me know!!

 

[pogomips]

I will double check the Epson product name. It is entirely possible that I got it wrong. I have noticed that Epson seems to be somewhat inconsistant in their product names; they seem to be evolving, so it is difficult sometimes to figure out what it is called now/what it used to be called. I have seen one or two products with a disclaimer of sorts "formally xxx-blah-xxx".

I did purchase the Epson Photo Quality Ink jet paper not long ago - this is definitely not the Glossy Photo Paper that I just purchased (100pk) - it may be a new product, as it has a blurb on the packaging "now in 100 pk" or somesuch thing.

I apologize for my ramblings, I will verify the product names when I get home from work and will post for anyone interested.

Pogo