BoatPix???

[niceguyeddie]

I was out on the lake today (near the island) and a helicopter flew around my boat a few times and took aerial photos. The helicopter said BoatPix.com on the side. I went to their website and it appears you have to give them your info, some money and they will then mail you pictures. You keep what you want and send back what you don't. Anyone have an experience with BoatPix.com? I'd love to have an aerial shot of my boat!!

[RogerThat99]

I have read threads about this on many websites. Some people are very happy with the pictures and how the transaction works. Others are not. My wife and I were out with Grads and Mrs. Daytona once and they took pictures of us. We were the one of the only boats on the water at that time. None of the pictures where that great and they didn't have one picture where you could see all 4 of us even though they circled us 2 or 3 times.

[luckystrike]

They are out most weekend here in Lauderdale they shot my old Scarab Several years ago. They contacted me because of my AZ reg #'s
Great pics several different angles

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Good pics but they are pretty spendy


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[niceguyeddie]

Yes they seem a little pricey. It looks like they want $250 for a 16" x 20". You can get the files but they range from $500-$1,000. Did you guys order a print or the file?

[niceguyeddie]

I just filled out the info and gave them my credit card info. Can't wait to see what they look like!

[GotHalos]

Yes they seem a little pricey. It looks like they want $250 for a 16" x 20". You can get the files but they range from $500-$1,000. Did you guys order a print or the file?

500 to a G, I may need to throw the DSLR on the quad and go for it, wow.

[314joey]

I did it "once"....they're $250 each for a 16" x 20" I think that's the size of the pics, you have to pay for all them (4-5 pics) before they ship them, then whatever you don't want they reimburse your CC, the process sucks and they're expensive.
The way we've been doing it is getting 8-10 guys together and a photographer, rent a copter for two hours and split the cost, now it's easier if you're in a boat club like we are, we're in FMO and we do it a few times a year, pics turn out great.

[GRADS]

I just filled out the info and gave them my credit card info. Can't wait to see what they look like!

Big mistake. I will post my experiences with them a little later. I'm a little busy right now. ;)

And FYI, you can rent your own helicopter for $400-500.

[Singleton]

Thought about it once. They followed me around Havasu for 10 minutes one day. Once I read the fine details and everything else said no way. All I wanted to do was preview the photos so I could decide which ones I was going to order.
If you could veiw the photos (watermakred to avoid the digitial download) online for a small dollar amount then purchase, I think they could make more $$.

[niceguyeddie]

Big mistake. I will post my experiences with them a little later. I'm a little busy right now. ;)

And FYI, you can rent your own helicopter for $400-500.

They said they would only charge my CC $1 to verify.

They send you a few photos, you have ten days to send back the ones you don't want and then they charge you.

[GRADS]

That's what they say....sending them back is next to impossible

[HB Vic]

I did it "once"....they're $250 each for a 16" x 20" I think that's the size of the pics, you have to pay for all them (4-5 pics) before they ship them, then whatever you don't want they reimburse your CC, the process sucks and they're expensive.
The way we've been doing it is getting 8-10 guys together and a photographer, rent a copter for two hours and split the cost, now it's easier if you're in a boat club like we are, we're in FMO and we do it a few times a year, pics turn out great.

That's the hot ticket.

[niceguyeddie]

That's the hot ticket.

I've wanted to do this and was talking about it with my buddy the morning before I got my picture taken.

[314joey]

That's the hot ticket.

Here's a few from our runs, much cheaper and nicer.

That's my Formula lower left of the bottom pic, New Years Day doesn't get much better than this.

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I'm sure they raised their prices after their chopper crashed into the lake last year.


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[niceguyeddie]

I'm sure they raised their prices after their chopper crashed into the lake last year.


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What? lol

BTW- I'm still waiting. They charged my CC $1 to verify and told me it would be 2-3 weeks before I receive anything. I asked several questions over the phone and they seemed legit. I hope the pictures came out nice.

[Lake,an]

They sent me these pics last year.A little pricey but worth it.I had no problems with them.

[RogerThat99]

Those pictures look good. Especially the 3rd one. My only criticism would be that they are charging you top dollar and they don't even take the time to crop the picture to center the boat in the frame. Just my .02.

The pictures I looked at (with Grads), 1) not one picture could you see all 4 people in the boat. 2) they were extremely washed out (over exposed). The color on your pictures looks great, so it must have just been a bad photographer that took ours.

[Lake,an]

Those pictures look good. Especially the 3rd one. My only criticism would be that they are charging you top dollar and they don't even take the time to crop the picture to center the boat in the frame. Just my .02.

The pictures I looked at (with Grads), 1) not one picture could you see all 4 people in the boat. 2) they were extremely washed out (over exposed). The color on your pictures looks great, so it must have just been a bad photographer that took ours.

Those pictures were just the proofs they emailed me.The pics that I purchased were nice.They really clean them up,they are centered and printed on good quality photo paper.

[Lake,an]

I would take a picture of them,but I am working in Parker,so I have been pretty much living at my place here.I think they are well worth the $$$$.

[niceguyeddie]

They sent me these pics last year.A little pricey but worth it.I had no problems with them.

Those look great! Thanks.

Oh and very nice Lavey!

[RogerThat99]

I would take a picture of them,but I am working in Parker,so I have been pretty much living at my place here.I think they are well worth the $$$$.

Thanks. That is good to know. I have never seen their finished product.

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[GotHalos]

They sent me these pics last year.A little pricey but worth it.I had no problems with them.

Nice pics! :thumbup:

[GRADS]

One thing I forgot to mention is that you can negotiate with them. They wanted something like $250 a picture I told them I'll be sending them back unless I got them for $100. They did the deal. Here's one of them.

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[niceguyeddie]

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You should call Boatpix and offer to mail this picture to them for $250.

[niceguyeddie]

One thing I forgot to mention is that you can negotiate with them. They wanted something like $250 a picture I told them I'll be sending them back unless I got them for $100. They did the deal. Here's one of them.

36795

Very nice picture. I planned on trying to negotiate.

BTW- Is that Mud that you're boating in? The water looks shitty. :)

[GRADS]

Very nice picture. I planned on trying to negotiate.

BTW- Is that Mud that you're boating in? The water looks shitty. :)

It is shit....it's called the Delta.

[Eli]

It is shit....it's called the Delta.

Actualli, it looks shitted in.


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[niceguyeddie]

I received an email a few days ago that my pictures are on the way. I look forward to seeing them.

[314joey]

I received an email a few days ago that my pictures are on the way. I look forward to seeing them.


Keep an eye out for your credit card bill too, it's gonna hurt................ouch, hope you like the pics.

[niceguyeddie]

Update:

I received the pictures and I'm not impressed. They will be sent back.

[RogerThat99]

Update:

I received the pictures and I'm not impressed. They will be sent back.

SHOCKING!!! That sucks!! I was looking forward to seeing you post pictures of some great shots.

[314joey]

I didn't want to say "I told you so" not worth that kind of money, now it's a PITA getting it back, bummer.

[niceguyeddie]

I didn't want to say "I told you so" not worth that kind of money, now it's a PITA getting it back, bummer.

They're too close up and don't even look aerial. I'm going to call them tomorrow to inform them they're in route back and provide them the tracking #. I'm out $30 for them to send me them and whatever it costs to ship back. Oh well.

For $250 I could buy another nice painting to hang in my home.

[314joey]

I know, that's why I advised you not to do it, I tried it 8-9 years ago and they sucked, live and learn, you'll get your money back, it's just going to take a few weeks and that sucks.

But you get stuck with the cost to ship them back.

[niceguyeddie]

I know, that's why I advised you not to do it, I tried it 8-9 years ago and they sucked, live and learn, you'll get your money back, it's just going to take a few weeks and that sucks.

But you get stuck with the cost to ship them back.

Yea I had to try it. The only money that has been taken is $1 to verify my card. The package came with a contract stating I had ten days to return or else they would charge me $500 for all three pictures.

[RogerThat99]

Yea I had to try it. The only money that has been taken is $1 to verify my card. The package came with a contract stating I had ten days to return or else they would charge me $500 for all three pictures.

Nothing wrong with checking it out NGE. I was in the same situation when they took pictures of us (with Grads). I really wanted to purchase the pictures because I thought they would be great pics. Grads had seen their work before and knew some where good and some not so good. He also knew it was a pain to return them. When we got the proofs, I was glad we didn't purchase them. This is why they don't send proofs. Live and learn.

[GRADS]

Wow this didn't end like every other Boatpix.com thread I've seen. :rolleyes:

[niceguyeddie]

How often does a helicopter fly over your boat and take pictures? I had to try it out. Now I know.

[Brian]

Snap a pic with your phone of what they look like and post it up!

[niceguyeddie]

37749

Here ya go

[Eli]

37749

Here ya go

Are you going to DS? Maybe @OCPhotographics can take a few pics for you?


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[GRADS]

You didn't know ahead of time that the guy:girl ratio was off?:hmmm: Everyone knows that you only order pictures if the ratio is even or in favor of the girls. ;)

[Brian]

37749

Here ya go

I agree. They need to go back.

[niceguyeddie]

You didn't know ahead of time that the guy:girl ratio was off?:hmmm: Everyone knows that you only order pictures if the ratio is even or in favor of the girls. ;)

I wasn't prepared and it was February for fuck's sake. lol

[niceguyeddie]

Are you going to DS? Maybe @OCPhotographics can take a few pics for you?


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I'm pretty sure I'll be out there. I'm not dying to have one. If something works out in the future, that would be cool. If not, that's cool too.

[GotHalos]

If your ever in Parker when I am I wouldn't mind making an attempt at some aerial shots.

[niceguyeddie]

If your ever in Parker when I am I wouldn't mind making an attempt at some aerial shots.

That would be awesome. Thank you for the offer. I'll let you know.

[GotHalos]

That would be awesome. Thank you for the offer. I'll let you know.

No problem. When/if I get a new camera for it I think I will be able to put up some quality stuff. GoPro isn't the best for taking pictures.