Just curious, ordered a sample a week ago (no I don't expect it already lol). What kind of turnaround times are you all seeing? I'm eagerly awaiting what I hope will be a kick-butt sample

I'd love to know as well. It can vary depending on what you order, though-- and I got the "creased" prints that they say can take more time.

I ordered 3 weeks ago exactly, and am impatiently waiting

FINAO is awesome but they are really taking their sweet time on my sample. It's supposed to get here on Wednesday and I ordered it June 19! It was a creased print, and they say 3-5 weeks. So I guess they are right on time but I am so impatient! I want it here NOW!

thanks for your update lauren. i'm approaching the 2 week mark, so i'm being patient so far, but i'm really looking forward to having something with my work in it

No problem!

I finally received my sample album last week and I ordered it on June 2nd...so that's almost 2 months! It was definitely worth it though...their albums are gorgeous.

I ordered a sample a couple of weeks ago and they said it would be 4 weeks in production and then shipping. I can't wait to see it!

Yep! FINAO definitely rocks, I just want my dang album already! I'm so excited!

Depends on the album... sometimes it's reasonable, on my last album it was kinda dismal (over 2 months).

Ugh I'm feeling nauseous reading this. I am REALLY waiting on that sample to come in to make some appointments with local wedding coordinators, etc. I ordered mine July 3rd... so I'm two days away from the 4 week mark.

If this takes 2 months....

I've ordered 3 books lately, and it took about one month to receive them.
I think Finao has been very helpful and responsive, they answered all my questions, and my clients told me their books were beyond their expectation !

The books are gorgeous, beyond my own expectations too

If you're having problems, definitely try to reach Christine by email !

A few photos on my blog...My latest book

Cheers
Chris

PS: Christine's blog says "A word about the mid-summer break... Only actual production will be closed Monday, June 30th and re-open on Monday, July 7th. "... This could have caused mild delays too...

woo hoo! mine shipped!

I'm a day short of 4 weeks, AND I had a creased print book printed by finao, which they say can take a little more time.

So I think it's looking pretty good


I can't WAIT!



Chris: love the pictures on your blog. I *adore* the "All that Jazz" collection-- gorgeous cover!

I ordered two 5x5 elements on 7/4 and they arrived at my doorstep 7/24.
I ordered the B&B special (Seldex 9 inch Gallery; 8x8, 5x5 and 3x3 Elements) on 7/16 and it shipped yesterday with estimated delivery on 8/1.
I also ordered a Seldex 9 inch Gallery sample on 7/16 and it has not yet shipped. (edited to say it shipped today!)

FINAO rocks period. But to answer your question and this depends if the cover options you selected are in stock. I would plan on a 4-6 week wait.

What about the books you mount yourself, do those come any quicker?

just an update from my end. got my tracking number from ups today will have it monday, so the album is done in just under three weeks for me. not too shabby!

I ordered a sample on July 19th and got it yesterday. Took about 3 weeks! I thought it would actually take longer since I decided to go ahead and have my logo dye done because I already planned to have switched my product to Finao. Ordered my prints today and they'll be here saturday so I'll take pics soon!

Oh and it's an Elements 5x7 happy cow rain forest album.

Oh and tell me this...did anyone else get a small plastic toy with thier book? lmao I laughed when I was digging around in the box and found a little baggie with a ball and cup in it....yes...I played with it, it's not that great, but it's amusing!

... I feel so jipped.

LOL I got the toy, I was amused it was in there, of course it isn't around anymore but it gave me a good laugh