30 Minute Photo Etc. has teamed up with military family support organizations to collect operable used digital cameras to distribute to military bases for families who have soldiers abroad. Each person who donates a camera will be rewarded with a $25 online gift certificate for the photo processing service at the 30 Minute Photo website. Each camera distributed will include a special 40% discount for their Kodak-quality service. Service members abroad can also use the company's free photo sharing service to send pictures back home and order real photos too. All orders are ready in minutes and mailed back across the U.S. the same business day when received prior to 6:10 PM (ET).
"This is a `win-win' for everyone. People who just bought newer model digital cameras now have a noble method for sharing their used digital cameras with families of service members. Military families can exchange and share their personal photos with each other. And even camera manufacturers benefit by offering incentives to consumers who upgrade to newer model digital camera technologies," explained Mitch Goldstone, president and CEO of 30 Minute Photos Etc.
If you'd like to donate your used digital camera, here are the instructions:
1) If your used digital camera is in good working condition, mail it along with the instruction manual and any accessories to: OPERATION PHOTO, c/o 30 Minute Photos Etc., 92 Corporate Park Plaza, Suite B, Irvine, CA 92606.
2) Email questions to: info(at)30minphotos.com.
3) Include your email address to receive a $25 gift certificate credit towards your next 30minphotos.com online photo order (providing your donated digital camera is in good working condition - limit one gift certificate per person / address). Some restrictions and limitations may apply.
