Before you buy

Shopping with Boots Photo

Choosing the right product The range is broad, so start with how the photos will be used. Photo books and calendars suit collections of pictures from a trip or a year, while single items like a mug, cushion, key ring or snow globe work better for one standout image. Blankets and jigsaws sit in the middle, giving a bigger surface for a family shot. Thinking about where the item will live helps narrow the choice quickly.

Print quality and the lab CEWE's printing facility is in Warwick, which the company describes as using current production technology, and its orders are checked several times before leaving the lab. Image resolution matters most on large formats such as blankets and wall art, so use the highest quality original you have rather than a small screenshot. Blurry results are one of the faults the returns policy names, so it is worth uploading sharp files.

Returns and cancellations The 100% Satisfaction Guarantee covers Boots Photo products up to a quantity of 5. If you are unhappy with an item for any reason, you can return it within 14 days of receipt for investigation. Faulty or defective goods, such as marks, rips, pages in the wrong order or blank pages, can be returned free of charge. An order can sometimes be cancelled before it moves into production, but once it has reached the production area it cannot be stopped.

Delivery and timing The price list states that delivery is to the UK only and that delivery times are counted in working days, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays. Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Jersey and Guernsey need an extra day. Build that into your timing before any birthday or occasion.