Composites

[john1082]

I know that Fraternal Composites is out there and they do a good job as far as I know. Questions:

1. Experience with Fraternal Composites? Good / bad / ?
2. Who else does them?
3. Pricing?

[lambdaindenver]

Vantine is the other major composite company. They seem to be generally equivalent in terms of pricing and service. They both insist on long term contracts - you should review that carefully.

[chopper606]

Funny, but check the ad at the top of the page. We have had a local photog for years.

[Bilski]

Our chapter had a very negative experience with Fraternal Composite Service. They were generally very poor at communicating requirements and delays and tried to slip one over on us when it comes to multi-year contracts.

Vantine produced our latest composite and while somewhat slow at delivering, provided the best "bang for your buck" I thought since we got unlimited officer titles, among other features. The photographer was really friendly and courteous as well, and the finished product turned out great.

If you can find a local photo shop that will provide competitive prices try to get some recommendations from other groups that have had composite photos taken before committing. We had a local alumnus do one for us many years ago at cost but he ran into increased business and our composite came back many months late and with a number of errors.

[kddani]

There are a bunch of threads throughout GC that could give you some good information regarding composite companies, and Fraternal Composites in particular.

[PhiTheta337]

My chapter got our photos for our composite with Fraternal Composite in April and we are still waiting.