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Topic: Great projector buying experience
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Gary Crawford
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 979
From: Manassas, VA. USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted July 09, 2004 01:20 PM
I hear so much Ebay bashing on these forums..especially among film folks, that I just had to let you know about a wonderful and surprising bit of good fortune. A seller in Michigan, USA had up for auction an Elmo St 800 --it look it good shape. I asked the usual questions....they said it worked well with the test film provided...and I bid and unexpectedly won. Not only was the seller a charming and friendly woman , but when the projector arrived ( with lightening speed) I found it to be not only in good condition, but actually brand new....with all accessories, reels, cords, etc..still sealed in their original plastic bags. The machine itself absolutely mint. Of course, many times people buy "mint" machines only to find them inoperable due to deteriorated belts. Not this baby.......perfect operating condition. It was like I was back in the late 1970's unpacking a new projector....( which is when this one was made, I believe). Altogether a great experience. Now I have a backup to my two st1200's. I was thrilled . So not all Ebay equipment and film transactions turn sour. Not at all.
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