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Posted by Grant Fitzgerald (Member # 2796) on October 30, 2011, 11:34 AM:

I am trying to order Texas Tom from A-1 Video and I do not understand how to order with paypal through their website. There isn't a order here tab or anything and I am not sure how to email them so I can order something? HELP?

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on October 30, 2011, 12:20 PM:

Grant,

I've ordered from Alex many times. If you scroll halfway down this page on his site, you'll find his phone and email information. There is also paypal info there, however I'd suggest contacting him first.

Doug

Posted by Lee Bombard (Member # 3740) on June 12, 2013, 11:06 PM:

Sorry for raising this old thread from the dead but is A-1 Video a good place to buy Super 8mm material?
Their website is a bit muddled but they sem to have a lot of nice material at reasonable prices.
Any personal experiences with them?

Posted by Zechariah Sporre (Member # 2358) on June 13, 2013, 07:06 AM:

I've ordered from them and have been happy. It seems like sometimes the whole order process is a little slow.

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on June 13, 2013, 07:40 AM:

Been ordering from Al for years, just this past show at Columbus too - You won't find a more fair and knowledgeable tradesman - Recommend him highly, mention Shorty

Posted by Lee Bombard (Member # 3740) on June 13, 2013, 07:59 AM:

Great to hear. I just placed my first order.

Posted by Richard Bock (Member # 1926) on June 13, 2013, 08:50 AM:

I've ordered from Alex. An honest seller, sometimes it takes a while for films to be sent but all the films I've gotten were of excellent quality and Alex is very fair.

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on June 13, 2013, 09:54 AM:

The problem is that their website isn't up to date! I tried to order a film a while ago that was long since gone, and I see that it's still listed on there today....

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on June 13, 2013, 10:55 PM:

I've ordered from him, too and found it to be a most pleasant experience. Fast shipping and the item I bought was exactly as described. A very nice fella.

Posted by Lee Bombard (Member # 3740) on June 13, 2013, 11:10 PM:

Joe - His website is not up to date. He sent me an email today telling me that he currently doesn't have anyone to update the site so he's been working from a separate email list. He was to send me copy of the list tonight but I've not sen it yet...
There's so much inventory on the website it must be daunting to try and keep an email list up to date.

Posted by Lee Bombard (Member # 3740) on June 19, 2013, 11:43 AM:

Not sure what's going on with A-1... He's gone completely silent on any communication on my order.
He said he'd send me a list of available material out via email so far nothing. I tried calling but no answer. I've emailed several times to follow-up but no replies...
I guess I give up on A-1?

Posted by Hugh Thompson Scott (Member # 2922) on June 19, 2013, 12:20 PM:

keep away Lee, sounds a bit dodgey my son, let 'im contact you.

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on June 19, 2013, 04:30 PM:

Lee,

I just heard back from Alex today, after quite a delay from my last email to him. Hopefully he'll get in touch with you shortly.

Doug

Posted by Lee Bombard (Member # 3740) on June 19, 2013, 05:20 PM:

He did about an hour ago... Still waiting on his list though.

I get that he's probably doing the best he can but I'd like to spend some money with him. [Smile]

Posted by Jim Schrader (Member # 9) on June 19, 2013, 09:30 PM:

Grant, you realize the film he has is a 50ft version? not the whole cartoon.

Posted by Panayotis A. Carayannis (Member # 1220) on June 20, 2013, 04:38 AM:

So, is it only me that never received an answer from him? A few years ago,I asked for a lengthy list of titles,at least $300 worth. He answered immediately and very politely that he would look over what he had and would let me know.Then,nothing. This was repeated three or four times,always with an immediate and polite "..thank you,I will look it over and let you know..." and then ...silence. I brought the topic to the forum and got the same answers from members,the same as today. ..."he is a nice man but a little slow....be patient..." etc. Well, after the same incident repeated at least four times, and I feeling ridiculed,I decided not to bother with him again.

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on June 20, 2013, 05:58 AM:

I just received my order from Columbus, all intact and beautiful, he ahs alot of customers, he does all this alone, taint easy and takes time, so the results are worth the wait - Al's okay - Shorty

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