I really wanted to self fulfill just because I want it to be more of a personal gesture and hand deliver the photos myself instead of not seeing the prints at all and having them sent directly to the client. I understand the only way to do this is to self fullfill?  However, I don't like the idea of having to add so many custom products for example 3 5x7 prints to describe each paper type, (B&W, metallic, or color)  Is there any way around this, or why does it seem so difficult?

Thanks!

Jen

Interesting post! I don't fulfill via Zenfolio, but would like to at some point, so I'll probably have the same issues. The selffulfillment set-up seems a little tedious at least for common print products. Too much info and set-up. How about:

1) A Generic Price List using the Mpix Price List as a template for selffulfillment. You would also need the abiltity to create new price lists using existing custom price lists.

Workarounds:

1) Since you like to follow-up with your client You could keep your price list simple and then follow-up with your client via phone or email to get additional details and items for each order (i.e. metallic, large prints, etc.) Maybe just have a 4x6 and 5x7 item

2) There could be a vendor level function at Mpix to send all orders, or at least local orders, to the photographer

the desire to hand-deliver to the customer has been requested.  I personally am hoping this will come along soon, so the customer can place an order via the shopping cart, and the order gets delivered to MY address so I can hand-deliver.  Should be something I can turn on or off separately per price list, and adding the address I want the orders drop shipped to.

Oh, I just posted the same thing in a different thread.  I think the generic price list as a template for self-fulfillment and/or the option to ship orders to the photographer would be great.  I also would like to see my client's prints before they do (especially to begin with or for their first order) and I'd also like to combine standard products with self-fulfilled products and deliver them as one order.

Does anyone know if this is any nearer being included?

To me this is not just a nice to have but is ultimately essential, I really don't want prints going straight to the client as I would like check the prints and repackage them to a higher standard with branding on them.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards, Davy

PS: I’m using PhotoBox and I’m in the UK

I would love to know too.......I have been patiently waiting, and have heard that it may be in the works?

Just started to play around with self fullfill and have the same issue as kjh040606.
For every product I offer I have to create multiple products just because the paper or frame colour is different.

I would like to see a new feature where I can create a custom finishing list and then assign this list to a custom product. My clients would then be able to select the finishing options during the shopping cart process.

Any news on this would be greatly appreciated.

Regards, Davy