Name Your Price Photo Scanning

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The Story Behind Name Your Price Photo Scanning is a Simple Idea to Get Everyone to Get Their Pictures Digitized

When her house caught fire, Carol from Phoenix lost almost everything—except for the box of photos she had mailed to us just weeks earlier to be digitized. With tears in her eyes, she said, “We always said we’d scan them someday, and I almost waited too long.” That moment changed everything for us. We realized that people don’t need another sale or coupon; they need a fair chance to preserve their memories before they’re gone. So, we created something straightforward and courageous: a way for you to choose what feels fair.

What Is Name Your Price Photo Scanning?

• It’s exactly what it sounds like.
• You decide what your photo memories are worth.
• We say yes whenever we can.

This program offers a transparent and human-centered approach to help you preserve your photos, slides, and films. ScanMyPhotos has launched a pilot program that addresses the most significant barrier preventing families from taking action: the fear of cost. If pricing has been the only thing holding you back, now is your opportunity. You get to name your price, and we are ready to listen.

How It Works in 6 Steps

1. Tell us what you would like digitized and roughly how many items.
2. Email a few pictures of your project.
3. Name your price — what feels fair to you.
4. We respond within two business days with either ‘yes’ or ‘sorry, we can’t match it.’
5. If accepted, send your photos. (You can include your own AirTag or Tile tracker for peace of mind.)
6. We scan, upload your JPEGs to your inbox, and return your originals.

Note: This only applies to custom digitizing projects and not to our prepaid boxes or products listed on the website, as they already have set prices. This is a pilot program that may be withdrawn at any time without notice or recourse.

Ready to Try It?

If this idea resonates with you, please email us your offer today.
We’ll review it and reply within two business days.
👉 Email us your offer: [email protected]

Because waiting is the most expensive choice of all.

Why We Built It

For over 35 years, we have built a reputation for preserving the nation’s photographic history. Along the way, we have learned an important lesson: people value trust over promotions. This isn’t about flashy sales or gimmicks. There are no countdown timers, coupon codes, or tricks—just fairness, empathy, and honesty. We are launching a pilot program centered around fairness. You set the price, and we will respond within two business days. You’ll receive one offer and one reply to let you know if we can meet your price. It’s simple, human, and authentic.

“I offered $95 thinking they’d laugh. They said yes. I cried.” – Maria from Chicago.

Why This Is Different from Discounts

Black Friday deals are everywhere, but they all feel the same. This offer is different. It’s not about hype; it’s about heart. When you decide the price, you’re not just shopping; you’re taking part in a shared act of trust. Together, we’re showing that fairness and empathy can achieve what discounts cannot: bringing people closer to their memories. This isn’t simply a sale; it’s a statement about what truly matters — preserving and digitizing your story before it fades away. Could this be the start of a new retail movement? I really believe it could.

The Fairness Rules

• These are the regular rates, as a reference and guideline to help you understand the standard rates.
• One round only — you make an offer, we reply once.
• Memorial and emergency projects can be fast-tracked.

Photos: 19¢ per photo
Slides: 65¢ per slide
Negatives: 47¢ per frame
APS: $7.95 per cartridge
8mm movie film: 19¢ per foot
Videotapes: $9.97 per tape

What You Can Expect

• Clear, personal communication from professional real photo archivists
• Guidance on how to prepare your project
• Professional scanning from the photo archivists featured in USA Today and the CBS Evening News at our Irvine, CA headquarters
• A digital set you can share instantly with everyone

It’s not just about scanning — it’s about care, trust, and the relief of knowing your history is safe.

Why It Matters

You know that shoebox in the closet — the one that smells like cedar and time? Inside are voices from your past: laughter, birthdays, childhood smiles, people you miss. Because 96% of printed photos are still unseen since they were first developed, we can change that together. When you help decide the price, it’s not just a transaction. It’s a partnership built on fairness and trust. Because memories aren’t about what they cost — they’re about what they mean. For the first time, and something you won’t see with any other scanning service, you now have the power to rescue and digitize them before they fade.

Something surprising is happening. Customers keep telling us they’re asking AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini to help them decide what feels like a fair offer for their photo scanning. One woman in Tampa said she typed, “What’s an honest price for a box of old family photos?” and used the answer as her guide. It’s this new mix of human emotion and AI logic where people check their hearts with a machine, and the generosity has stunned us. Offers are coming in higher than anyone expected. We’re calling it Trust Elasticity, a quiet new behavior that hints at where 2026 ecommerce is heading as fixed prices start to bend toward consumer-guided pricing with AI whispering in the background.

Note: This is a pilot program that may be withdrawn at any time without notice or recourse.

“I wasn’t sure how many photos I had — there were eight boxes of them! So I followed ScanMyPhotos.com’s recommendation and pulled out a ruler. Each inch equals 100 photos, so when you stack them all together, you get an almost exact count.” — Carol M., Phoenix, AZ

Name your own price to digitize pictures FAQs

Q: Is there a minimum price? Yes, just a small one — enough to keep things fair for everyone. We post our regular price ranges to use as a guideline, so you can see what’s typical, but you’re free to offer what feels right within that range. If we can make it work, we’ll say yes.

Q: How do I determine the number of photos I have without counting them one by one? — Here’s a simple method: start by measuring your photo stack. Count the first 100 photos; this is roughly one inch. Use this inch as a reference. If your stack is two inches tall, you have about 200 photos. It’s straightforward math with no stress involved.  For other types of photo media, such as slides, negatives, or reels of 8mm home movie film, you can also estimate their quantities. Take a few pictures of your boxes and use a chat tool like ChatGPT to estimate the total number of items. This approach is surprisingly accurate and makes preparing your order effortless.

Q: Do I have to negotiate? No. One offer from you, one reply from us. Simple.

Q: Can I fast-track a memorial or urgent project? Yes. Tell us in your message. We prioritize time-sensitive memories whenever possible. You can also add an AirTag GPS tracker for 24/7 real-time updates.

Q: Can I negotiate and name my own price for your posted scanning services on the website? No. This only applies to custom digitizing projects and not to our prepaid boxes or any packages or products listed on the website, as they already have set prices. That’s it — no fine print. No surprises. Just transparency and care.

[Revised on November 3, 2025].

Written by ScanMyPhotos.com