Print Labs: Why the huge difference in price?

[TimSandhu]

I've finished processing a load of files and am looking to send them off to a Lab. Just hoping that someone can explain why there's such a big price difference between say DSCL and Loxley. Now I want my prints to look as good as possible and I know both companies are regularly recommended on TP, but the price of say, a 6x4 print from Loxley costs 4-5 times as much as a 6x4 from DSCL.

What exactly are you paying for here? The paper, the service..? What makes it 4-5 times more expensive? I have no qualms about paying for a quality finish, but would I see a discernible difference?

Has anyone used both extensively enough to know what the difference is?

 

[natjag]

DSCL are more expensive if you use there fuji pearl paper. I not used that yet, but I'm hugely impressed with there service. Generally next day delivery if you get your order sent in time.

 

[Bruce120]

I have used Loxley, Photobox and DSCL. I don't know why there are such huge differences but I imagine it all comes down to quality of machines, people and controls