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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.

Price Comparison: You Don’t Always Get What You Think You Are Paying For

250 slides — updated monthly

Standard pricing — 250 slides

"Old-Photo" a division of:
Affordable Scanning Services LLC

Transparent, flat-rate pricing. No subscriptions, no surprises.

Shipping to us$16.95
Shipping back to you$16.95
250 slide scans @ $0.49 each$122.50
Photoshop editing — every imageIncluded
DVD data disk with imagesIncluded
Online viewing — 6 monthsIncluded
Scanning resolution4,000 ppi
Your total $156.40
●  No hidden fees
●  No subscription
●  No fake sales
●  2–3 week turnaround

First come, first served. Turnaround is 2–3 weeks for 250 slides depending on order queue.

Legacy Box pricing comparison showing hidden fees and auto-billing subscription