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Mathew James
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Dec 2014


 - posted April 24, 2017 07:19 AM      Profile for Mathew James   Email Mathew James   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Hi All,
thankfully, i do very little splicing....
but there are enough issues where i have to do some here and there.... I use the kodak presstape machine currently as some others here as well. I know of the other methods such as ciro-guilotine and cement....I may upgrade soon.
I am finding shipping is killing me everytime. I mean, presstape is as large and heavy as a feather, yet shipping for any amount starts at over $20US minimum. So naturally, i think to buy enough to make it worth while, but price doubles, triples and i am left looking at an ebay cart of 40 splices of presstape shipped to me for $75US all in. Unbelievable, i know.
Try it yourself people. Pick any presstape from ebay, use my postal code from Canada L9B1L3 and see what i am saying....
Does anyone know of a better source for me to get supplies with reasonable shipping?? Price is not an issue for me, but principle is!
Or, if anyone has extra super 8 presstape(NEW not NOS) they can sent to me in a proper envelope, i would be very thankful. I also need a 50' reel of 8mm(not super) leader(white)...I use paypal and pay immediately.
Thanx in advance.

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Martin Dew
Expert Film Handler

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From: Henley-on-Thames, UK
Registered: Jan 2017


 - posted April 24, 2017 08:04 AM      Profile for Martin Dew     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Mathew, there's a seller on eBay with the item title 'Presstapes for Professional Splicing...' Sorry, I can't post the link from my phone. He's UK based, £5.95 plus £1.50 postage for 20 2-sided splices.

Also, try Van-Eck. I think it's 7 Euros, plus 3 Euros shipping to UK for same quantity.

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Maurice Leakey
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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
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 - posted April 24, 2017 08:10 AM      Profile for Maurice Leakey   Email Maurice Leakey   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Van Eck, in The Netherlands, have some Super 8 tapes for C$10.04 for 40, which are enough for 20 splices. Postage is C$6.43.

Sales are in Euros so the above prices quoted are only approximate conversions to Canadian dollars.

Edwin Van Eck is a member of this Forum.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Kodak-8mm-super-8-film-Presstapes-/252713738609?hash=item3ad6e9a171:g:JbQAAOSwEeFVP6yG

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Mathew James
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Dec 2014


 - posted April 24, 2017 08:17 AM      Profile for Mathew James   Email Mathew James   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Thanx very much Gents!!!
Exactly what i was looking for! I forgot about van eck for this and he is perfectly reasonable!
I've order more presstape and 8mm leader from them now!
Thanx very much.

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Martin Dew
Expert Film Handler

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From: Henley-on-Thames, UK
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 - posted April 24, 2017 08:36 AM      Profile for Martin Dew     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Sorry, Matt, I didn't see you were in Canada! But it looks like you're sorted now.

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Bill Phelps
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: USA
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 - posted April 24, 2017 08:41 AM      Profile for Bill Phelps     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Matt....have you tried Steve Osborne at The Reel Image? He is in Ohio and he stocks press tape and leader. Would his shipping cost be any better or is all shipping to Canada over the top?

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Mathew James
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Dec 2014


 - posted April 24, 2017 09:43 AM      Profile for Mathew James   Email Mathew James   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Thanx guys.
Yes, I am in beautiful Southern Ontario...well, today anyways. Lovely out and things just starting to bloom.
I don't mind buying from Edwin...he has reasonable shipping and i needed some other things he makes so it worked out great. Shipping is usually about 2 weeks from the netherlands which is pretty good!
I do indeed really need to try out The Reel Image soon as well. Thanx for the reminder.I hear good things here about steve's service. Thanx very much!

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