>> Everyone simply ask "Can I have the files on a disc?"
Unless you work for a big consumer printing service, how do you know "everyone" is not printing the files out themselves to bypass the "professional" printing cost?
I don't. In fact, I'm sure that's part of the reason.
But the people that do that are getting their prints done at Costco where a 5x7 is $0.39 and an 8x10 is $1.49. They care about price more than convenience or quality. (or they wouldn't take the time to copy the disc to their PC, upload it to a printing service and navigate a clunky UI to order prints).
I don't think PicPlum's aim is to compete with large printers on price.
Also, don't forget that you (or a family member) can pick-up prints next time you're in Costco. And you can order prints of your Facebook photos and pick them up at Target.
Unless you work for a big consumer printing service, how do you know "everyone" is not printing the files out themselves to bypass the "professional" printing cost?