York Photo Vs. Wolf Camera
York Photo and Wolf Camera are two prominent online photography merchants that offer photo development services and equipment sales, respectively. Although both of these companies present alternatives to brick-and-mortar photo developers and electronics stores, it's ultimately up to each individual consumer to decide which company is best for her specific needs. A detailed look at each company's offerings – which vary significantly – can help make the choice a little easier.
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About York Photo
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York Photo began its life as a brick-and-mortar establishment in the 1950s. Unlike Wolf Camera, York focuses squarely on digital photo and physical film development and processing, offering nothing in the way of equipment or film sales – the company's online photo store previously sold film, but York has since discontinued this service. York promises to “cut the middleman” by putting customers in direct contact with trained and certified film processors for each sale.
About Wolf Camera
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Wolf Camera is part of the Ritz Interactive e-commerce network, which also includes retailers such as Ritz Camera, Ceiling Fans and More, Camera World, Boating Only and Scrapbooking Alley, among others. Under this umbrella, Wolf offers a full range of photographic equipment and accessories, as well as non-photography related electronics. In contrast to York, Wolf does not offer photo development services. In 2009, the “Internet Retailer's Hot 100 Best Retail Web Sites” list recognized Wolf Camera.
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Services and Selection
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York Photo's development services include prints, photos on CD, reprints, enlargements and customized novelties such as calendars, cards, clothing, mouse pads, mugs, ornaments, photo books and more. The company allows customers to upload digital photos or send in film rolls via postage-paid mailing labels and order forms. Wolf Camera offers a diverse lineup of digital and film cameras, camcorders, lenses, batteries, lighting tools, memory solutions, slide projectors, tripods, frames and film. Outside of the photography realm, Wolf sells audio-visual equipment, GPS systems, computers, printers, MP3 players, video game consoles and office supplies.
Policies
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York offers no questions asked refunds, replacement film rolls or free processing to unsatisfied customers. The company also offers PhotoShow Express, its own free-to-download photo editing software for Windows. Special offers commonly include free shipping on prints after a certain amount has been ordered. Similarly, Wolf Camera offers free shipping on most orders over $100. The company has a no sales tax policy and a low price guarantee, which offers limited price matching based on the prices of eligible competitors. Wolf has a 10-day return policy and offers a Bill Me Later repayment program.
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References
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