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Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

About 10 years ago, a company set up at the CSA show in Chantilly to sell photos printed on the spot from Getty Images. They had several computer screens there that allowed customers to search the vast collection of images and make selections that a representative would then print out. Various sizes were available and were very affordable. I can’t recall the name of the company. Does anyone here remember the name and perhaps have their contact info? Or info regarding another company that offers direct to public sales of prints from Getty at reasonable prices? Thanks

I remember that show and vendor. At the time I had no idea the vendor was selling Getty images. At the National in Baltimore one year a vendor was selling tons of b&w photographs. The story was that Getty was buying the photo inventory of numerous newspapers and digitizing the content for both parties. After digitization, the photos were offered for sale. I purchased a photograph featuring Ted Williams and Yogi Berra discussing something.

I have also purchased a Ralph Branca photo directly from Getty and as the poster stated it was not cheap. After, I explained that the photo was for one time use at a card show, I received a bit of a discount but not much. I told Getty with prices that high they were missing out on sales from the collecting community. Given and option, I would opt for a b&w from Getty than the stock photos at any given show.