Microfilm Scanning Quotes
The microfilm scanning industry is crowded with huge corporations, small businesses, middle-men, and independent technicians working out of their basements. If you have a microfilm scanning project, no doubt you've already searched the internet, made a few calls, and are trying to make heads and tails about the process and if you're getting scammed or not.
I've been in the industry for around 30 years, and sometimes I wonder if it should be called "microfilm scamming" instead of "microfilm scanning".
First of all, many so-called scanning companies on the internet are store fronts. Your microfilm rolls, microfiche, or data entry will get sent to India. This has been a "don't ask; don't tell" situation for years now. Granted, there are projects that simply can't be data entry indexed onshore cheaply, but companies need to be more upfront about sending things overseas. Sending actual film overseas is not only dishonest, but it's dangerous.
Companies overcharge, and mark up considerably. Others quote extremely low- like a penny per image to scan. Here's a rule of thumb, if you get a quote that sounds too good to be true, it's possible that very little quality control procedures are done to your project, no indexing or naming is done, it may be done overseas, and if you send them your project they will test it and double the price. You're also going to realize they didn't tell you about shipping costs, DVD, CD, or hard drive costs, or if you wanted PDFs or TIFFs. In other words, you're going to get marked up, and the work is going to be sub par.
At Advanced Imaging Solutions: The Microfilm Depot, your project is tested and handled with a personal touch. I am upfront with costs, and any possible charges. If the film changes or needs another process, I will call you immediately. The work is done here in Florida, and if you need advanced meticulous indexing, I have a trusted indexing partner who will perform it, and my QC team will look over the work. My company is totally transparent, with no scams.
If you need a microfilm scanning quote, call me or e-mail me today by checking out my webpage.
I've been in the industry for around 30 years, and sometimes I wonder if it should be called "microfilm scamming" instead of "microfilm scanning".
First of all, many so-called scanning companies on the internet are store fronts. Your microfilm rolls, microfiche, or data entry will get sent to India. This has been a "don't ask; don't tell" situation for years now. Granted, there are projects that simply can't be data entry indexed onshore cheaply, but companies need to be more upfront about sending things overseas. Sending actual film overseas is not only dishonest, but it's dangerous.
Companies overcharge, and mark up considerably. Others quote extremely low- like a penny per image to scan. Here's a rule of thumb, if you get a quote that sounds too good to be true, it's possible that very little quality control procedures are done to your project, no indexing or naming is done, it may be done overseas, and if you send them your project they will test it and double the price. You're also going to realize they didn't tell you about shipping costs, DVD, CD, or hard drive costs, or if you wanted PDFs or TIFFs. In other words, you're going to get marked up, and the work is going to be sub par.
At Advanced Imaging Solutions: The Microfilm Depot, your project is tested and handled with a personal touch. I am upfront with costs, and any possible charges. If the film changes or needs another process, I will call you immediately. The work is done here in Florida, and if you need advanced meticulous indexing, I have a trusted indexing partner who will perform it, and my QC team will look over the work. My company is totally transparent, with no scams.
If you need a microfilm scanning quote, call me or e-mail me today by checking out my webpage.
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