EPS Images -VS- TIFF/JPEG

Hi everyone, thanks for reading my post
I have always been told that Non-compressed, non layered, 300dpi CMYK TIFF images, were the optimal format for linking in InDesign. I am working with an agency that uses only EPS files for all their artwork, Vector or Bitmap.
I understand the benefit of EPS format with Vector Graphics, over .ai format but I was wondering if anyone knew a possible benefit of formatting bitmap images to EPS.
Thank you very much.

I am aware that EPS files flatten transparency by nature, but unfortunately I still have some printers who do not allow for live transparency....Some printers I still use require a flattened PDF file. So if you have an .AI or .PSD file with a lot of transparency,(i.e. drop shadows, gradients, blend modes, blend shapes, opacity masks) linked into an Indesign file, you wont see any flaw until you export it. At least with an eps file, what you see is what you get.(note. I am referring to AI or PSD files with A LOT of transparencies combined) I know white lines don't print, but some complex objects when flattened don't even show up on the PDF or they are all blocked out with solid colors. Not something many inexperienced marketing managers feel comfortable with.

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