Graphistudio question

[Thomas Lunt]

I am trying to come up with new packages. Mine are outdated. I would like to offer Graphistudio Wedding Books. For those of you who use them, What size books do you offer most commonly? I was thinking the 9.5x13.

[MrsOpie]

well, I offer Asuka 10x10 books with my packages and then show brides graphi studio as an album upgrade option. I just ordered a 8x12 book and I'll see how I like it. If you are going to include them in your packages you might as well tack on an upgraded cover because they normally come with just a dust jacket. I wouldn't go smaller then 8x8 for the primary album.

[Thomas Lunt]

Thanks MrsOpie. I can't wait to order one with my own work. I just got the sample yesterday. Very impressive.

[blueaerodynamique]

Mrs Opie, I am just about to order my first Print and bind from them, what sort of turn around time did they give you?

[MrsOpie]

I faxed the order forum in and ftped the files Friday. I haven't been given a confirmation on the turn around time. I think I'll contact my sales rep on Monday to make sure the order is ok and get an ETA.

[Storybook Pages]

We've done several Graphi albums: 9.5x13 most popular of the primary albums. We do the design and use their Print and Bind servlce. We send the DVD to Graphi/US and it takes 4-5 days for it to show up in Italy (based on the Trade Area info online). They've been taking 3 weeks in Italy to finish and ship. Shipping takes 2-3 days back to me.

[MrsOpie]

so 5 days plus 3 weeks and then another few days would be about 1 month turn around time.

[blueaerodynamique]

Thanks for the info Storybook Pages...( I use Storybook Collections for my business name :-) ).

Do you pay the extra for colour correction? If not, have you had any (nasty) surprises with colour? I use a Spyder pro to calibrate my monitor but must admit to feeling a little nervous about the colour. Do you find you get more or less what you were expecting?

Does the turnaround time vary according to the time of year?

Thanks