sorry if this is a dumb question but I have no idea how these photo sites work. I need to print family photos for my parents by December on a $100 budget.
Does Mpix usually do big site-wide sales for Black Friday 2026 or is it just random items?
@Reply #2 - good point! honestly, those shipping costs on oversized items are where they usually get you. so basically we have one person saying sales are great and another warning that the holiday rush ruins quality. unfortunately, i had issues with my last big batch where the colors looked super muddy... it’s just not as good as expected when they're slammed. if youre trying to stay under $100, you gotta be careful with the extras. instead of the giclee, maybe check out Mpix 16x20 Standout Print 0.75 inch Black Edge since it doesnt need a frame. saves you cash. or if you want to dodge the mpix madness, Nations Photo Lab 16x20 Lustre Paper Print is a solid alternative tho. their sales are usually pretty straightforward. just order early so you dont deal with shipping delays or wonky color profiles... trust me.
Regarding what #1 said about "they usually do 25% to 40% off site-wide...", unfortunately, those sales often exclude shipping for oversized prints. I had issues with my current setup last year where color accuracy was off during the holiday rush.