Joel_W Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 I just got this email from photobucket with a huge drop in price. Must really be hurting on the bottom line. Anyway, I've been with Image Shack for more then 2 years, and love it, so there is no chance I'll be going back to PB any time soon,. I left not for price, but for the crappy service and issues that plagued them when they stopped updating as necessary. Here's the email I got tonight. Hello Joel, We would like to offer a tailored plan for users just like you - our Premium plan for $99.99 / year. The Premium plan will provide 3rd party hosting for non-commercial use on your forums, blogs, and personal websites. Additionally, you will be able to store up to 300,000 photos. We are working on some exciting changes for 2018. This is our exclusive introductory price and this offer will expire in 7 days. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Yeah that's not happening. They've burned those bridges for most people I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Is that really a savings? I dont remember what they were charging but there is no way I would go back even if it were free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Seems like most of us (I'm active on two sites) feel the same way. Can we all say: Good Bye PB may you rest in peace. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 They would be doing a lot of us a favor by just going away. I have been using imigur for over a year now and have not had any problems whatsoever. And it's a lot faster. No bullcrap to deal with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelguy2 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I agree those dumb As##s slit their own throats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tracy White Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 If it expires it sounds like they are looking for a cash infusion. Could be that the drain circle is getting tighter and faster.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
320 Driver Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Just use Shutterfly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Photobucket can go phornicate themselves for all I care. Never again will I use their "services". There are many better AND cheaper options available. (pardon my Phrench) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 In my opinion, I think it was justifiable (just a little though😁). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Jeez, when I RAN from PB and tried Imgur, I could not BELIEVE how much faster it was. It was like comparing email to snail mail. Why did I not leave long before??? If they want to charge for what they've got, that's certainly their privilege. But I'm much happier elsewhere. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I don't negotiate with terrorists. Besides, after the PB debacle, I simply found my own hosting for my pictures. Cost less than a quesrter of what PB wanted to charge, and I also have the option of setting up my own web page again if I want. But I don't negotiate with terrorists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seawinder Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I'm using SmugMug, which does have a yearly charge, but I'm willing to pay it because I get basically a web page to display all my pictures, and I can configure them they way I want to. Plus it's fast, and tech support has been quick and helpful. I never want to have anything more to do with PB's slow performance and endless pop-up ads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Neu- Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I'm shying away from Imgur... partly because I can't see how their business model is any better than PB's was three years ago, and I fear that you'll see the precise same thing happen in a few years time (perhaps more deftly handled). In general I WANT to pay money, but I'm having a hard choice. Given most of my photos are on PB, I'd pay them, except this reeks of desperation and I don't feel they will be around in a year's time. I'm considering setting up my own FTP as Dmanton has done or a smaller outfit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacStingy Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 FREE is the only thing I will consider. (Scottish ancestors). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogsbody Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Photobucket can suck it! I downloaded all my PB images back onto my PC and have gone to Flickr. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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