Do you order online prints? Do you like to make creations out of your favorite photos? Do you have tons of CD's and camera memory cards with pictures you've never printed? If you said yes to any of those questions, check out artscow.com. I recently heard about this site through one of my photography boards and I'm getting ready to make my own order. They are fairly new to the printing world so they are offering some pretty powerful deals to establish a strong customer base. Right now, if you sign up for an account on their website, they're offering 400 free prints and all you do is pay shipping. I did hear that shipping can be high since the prints are shipped from Hong Kong although their business offices are in Texas.

Here's what I think about them after doing some research:

Pros:

* Cheap prices
* Lots of freebies
* Decent quality for the price
* You can pay with your PayPal account which adds some protection

Cons:

* Expensive shipping
* Takes a bit longer to receive due to where it's shipped from
* The paper is reported to be on the thin side but it is Fuji paper
* The photo uploading on their site can be a bit tedious
* Some of the site's grammar is a bit off but I think it's a language issue

I've googled the crap out of this site and overall, the reviews are on the positive side. It is a little scary to be ordering items from Hong Kong, especially in this day and age, and I strongly suggest you do your own research before placing an order. Also, try to use some sort of account (such as PayPal) that will offer added protection and security of your credit card number. I'm no expert, but I do like good deals without the hassle of identity theft.

On a side note, if you do need prints and you want professional quality, check out mpix.com. I typically use mpix on my very good prints. They have this awesome metallic paper that will really make your pictures "pop" and the prices are not too bad. Their shipping is super fast and reasonable, usually less than $5 on any order. I have been extremely happy with every order I've placed through them.

Good luck and happy picture taking!