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Topic: What are new Elmo 1200' reels worth?

frank arnstein
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 534
From: Gold Coast. Australia
Registered: Jan 2005

posted October 10, 2010 03:47 AM

Can anyone here advise on what these are usually worth to buy?
They are like new & still in Elmo boxes & are 1200' brushed aluminium reels. Five available if I want to chase after them.
Let me know how much is reasonable to pay & if there is a demand for them. They look good but are they practical?

Here is the location on ebay with a few days to go.

Item number: 130441014614

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Joe Taffis
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: United States
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 10, 2010 06:07 AM

Very much in demand Frank. They usually fetch around $30.00 USD each, especially in the condition you described.

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Claus Harding
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1149
From: Washington DC
Registered: Oct 2006

posted October 10, 2010 08:57 AM

They are excellent reels, lightweight and good-looking, and they spool film up very evenly.
Some people ask ridiculous amounts for them, but $30 is not uncommon.

Claus.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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

posted October 10, 2010 08:52 PM

Not a bad deal:

The Gepe 800 footer runs in the mid twenties and they're still making them.

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Bill Brandenstein
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: California
Registered: Aug 2007

posted October 10, 2010 10:40 PM

Frank, I've seen them go for $70 more than once on eBay. And those were not new (but good condition).

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David Kilderry
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Registered: Feb 2006

posted October 11, 2010 02:50 AM

They are a very nice reel. I use them for my 3 x 400ft digests and a feature or two. Great capacity and light in weight.

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