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Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on February 08, 2019, 11:48 PM:

I'm wondering what was the most expensive super 8mm print ever released. My guess would be Titanic or Gone With The Wind. Anybody know for sure?

Posted by Patrick Walsh (Member # 637) on February 09, 2019, 01:13 AM:

the latest prices I got from The Reel Image was just before Christmas, their new full features where about $1200USD each.
Im keen on saving up for a print of OHMSS which they stock.

Pat

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on February 09, 2019, 02:53 AM:

That's about £930 in old money
[Smile]

Think the last print I secured from Derann not so long before they stopped printing was around £500 for a 4X600. Happy days.

Posted by Panayotis A. Carayannis (Member # 1220) on February 09, 2019, 04:54 AM:

I simply can not and will not spend so much money.It's been years since I bought a new print.My most expensive buys,in the good old golden days are,$ 250 for a new print of THE QUIET MAN (Ivy),from Red Fox and 250 pounds for a copy in pristine condition of GONE WITH THE WIND (Derann),from Ian.

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on February 09, 2019, 05:35 AM:

$1200 for a movie!!!
As much as i'd love a print i just simply could not endorse spending that on a film. Not while there are so many 1st class digital systems out there now that will give an equal image with better digital sound, i know it's not the same but it is sane!!
I think the most we paid for any movie so far is £350 and that was for Gone with the wind. At 6x600ft reels you got your monies worth as far as films on super 8 are concerned.
The Sound of Music full feature and Silence of the Lambs come in at close 2nd and third place with the later being a film i have wanted for many years.
These days i only sell to buy to ensure films are now self funding. Super 8 films now are very few and far between on purchases these days unless it's something i really want [Wink]

Posted by Andrea Fastami (Member # 4789) on February 09, 2019, 06:00 AM:

i purchased many prints in the years...the most expensive was brand new print in 16mm from digital source of GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD 840 euro and in super 8mm a second hand print of TITANIC in super 8mmm.

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on February 09, 2019, 06:37 AM:

If you can afford it and it makes you happy go for it. As the late Mr Formby once sang 'We'll be a terrible hell of a long time gone'

Speaking UK wise so many collectors have passed on over the last few years and many have also left the hobby. I'm sure we all know this already. As a result the scene has narrowed but enthusiasts are still willing to order new prints. I do order new films but do limit myself which for me is the key, so its usually new 200ft or bigger cut downs which can make for a very varied programme often supplementing HD projection here.

The quality of Steve's new releases is amazing and of course we have David's coming along with the J Park cut down. This is something I'll be looking at as its a film which holds many memories for me and will bring a whole load of fun to us.

Back to the question from Paul my guess is Titanic being a more recent release.

[Cool]

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on February 09, 2019, 08:23 AM:

Would anyone like knowing the most expensive short?

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on February 09, 2019, 08:32 AM:

Yes, Shorty [Big Grin]

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on February 09, 2019, 09:34 AM:

Very early on I unknowingly bought a 'scope short. Since then it caused me to buy two anamorphic lenses, a wide screen, a whole bunch of other 'scope films and recently two lens brackets from FFR.

-it didn't cost a lot at the time but that is my most expensive short!

Posted by Melvin England (Member # 5270) on February 10, 2019, 11:52 AM:

Shorty - It may not seem too much in today's money, but to a school boy with a Saturday job all those years ago it cost a fortune. Normally when 200' B/W sound were priced at around £9, I paid the whopping price of £19.95 to get a copy of "The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show." It burnt a massive hole in my pocket....but I still have the film.....and don't regret it a bit.

Posted by Mark L Barton (Member # 1512) on February 10, 2019, 02:27 PM:

I remember as a school boy back in 1977 saving up £25 to buy the 400' Star Wars print. My Saturday job paid £4 a week, so some 6 weeks of salary!

I did pay £300 for Diamonds are Forever and the same amount for a scope version of The Poseidon Adventure, but boy did I want those two titles, shhhh dont tell the missus!!

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on February 11, 2019, 06:53 AM:

quote:
My Saturday job (in 1977) paid £4 a week, so some 6 weeks of salary!

This is a good comparison to see what is the inflation rate after 41 years.

So what is weekly salary for the same job now?

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on February 11, 2019, 07:15 AM:

Good times Mark also memories of Portland films and being stood in the middle of that shop for ages. Where have those years gone. [Roll Eyes]

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