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Gary Crawford
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 979
From: Manassas, VA. USA
Registered: Jun 2003


 - posted July 09, 2004 01:20 PM      Profile for Gary Crawford     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
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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Joe Taffis
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1592
From: United States
Registered: Jun 2003


 - posted July 09, 2004 04:53 PM      Profile for Joe Taffis   Email Joe Taffis   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Hi Gary, I'm glad to know that you got a good deal. I have had both good and bad experiences with projectors on eBay. Regardless of how new in the box everything is; let me know how the rewind clutch holds up. I had a problem with the cork in the clutch in the "new" ST800 I have.

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Joe Taffis

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003


 - posted July 09, 2004 06:54 PM      Profile for Steve Klare   Email Steve Klare   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Hi Joe,

I bought an ST-800 last year in nice shape. The only thing is the rewind doesn't work correctly. What was your rewind trouble and what did you do about it?

Thanks!

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All I ask is a wide screen and a projector to light her by...

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Alan Rik
Film God

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From: New York City, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003


 - posted July 10, 2004 04:52 AM      Profile for Alan Rik   Email Alan Rik   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I have been really lucky with my Ebay experiences in regards to projectors. With the exception of the guy from T.A.I.L.S. who sold me a bad Eumig HQS. It took me 6 months and dealing with the fraud dept. of the US postal service to do it. But I got it! [Smile]
Checking feedback and asking the right questions has helped me a lot. You can tell a lot by the seller by his responses to your inquiries.
Glad to hear you got the "right stuff baby!"

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Gary Crawford
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 979
From: Manassas, VA. USA
Registered: Jun 2003


 - posted July 12, 2004 11:18 AM      Profile for Gary Crawford     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I've run only a couple of films on mine and have had no problems so far with rewind. Keeping fingers crossed.

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