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Packing Hints for Free 35mm Slide Sample Scans

Yes—we post your sample scans online for download and return your original slides with your order. To keep postage low, follow the quick steps below.

Free Sample Scan Order Form

Step #1: Fold and cut paper to hold 5 slides

Folding and cutting a sheet of paper to create holders for five 35mm slides

Step #2: Make two paper slide holders and combine

Use two thin sets to keep the mailing thickness under 1/4 inch. Over 1/4" enters a higher USPS category.

Two paper slide holders combined to keep the envelope thinner than a quarter inch

Step #3: Mail your slides with the order form

Place your slides and printed order form in a standard business envelope and take it to the post office. Done right, it should cost only ~2 oz First-Class postage.

Our Result — Premium Editing Included

Our premium scan result: clean detail, accurate color, and balanced contrast.
Premium Editing Included
Old-Photo — a division of Affordable Scanning Services LLC

Typical Big-Box Result — You Decide

Typical low-quality competitor scan: muddy color, low contrast, visible defects.
Typical Big-Box Result
(Yes. This is what we got from them in a test project.)

Our Pricing — Affordable Scanning

Affordable Scanning Services pricing for 250 slides
Our Pricing: Affordable Scanning — 250 slides

Legacy Box Pricing — You Decide

Legacy Box pricing comparison for 250 slides
Legacy Box Pricing: Same 250 slides — you decide