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Topic: PERRY'S MOVIES December Film List
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Mathew James
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 740
From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Dec 2014
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posted December 28, 2014 12:23 PM
There are a few things on this list i would LOVE!!
Problem is that we in Canada have the worst time purchasing because:
a) The Canadian Dollar is terrible compared to both the US and UK.
For example, a 400' movie for 12 pounds is like saying the movie is 12 dollars UK, or 18 dollars US for the same thing...or worse $21 Canadian. This is without doubling the cost for shipping.
b) Shipping, which should be no more than 18$ for the first 400' reel, and drop to a couple dollars more for each additional reel. Many do not do this and capitalize on shipping and pocket the extra. I've been on ebay for over 15 years, trust me, this IS the case 85%+ of the time.
So my question is, is there anyone else here from Canada who would buy a 400' movie for $40 shipped?
I am not complaining. I am just mentioning why it may be that many of us cannot buy from you. This is unfortunate because we should all be able to enjoy the hobby in similar ways without having to move across the world to do so ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
What is super attractive to myself as a buyer, are auctions where the seller mentions that he will COMBINE SHIPPING, which means, if someone can muster up enough money for the movie(s) they want, they may have half a change of actually obtaining them without first mortgaging their house
Cheer,
Matt
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Paul Browning
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1006
From: West Midlands United Kingdom
Registered: Aug 2011
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posted December 28, 2014 01:32 PM
Hi Alex, We all on the forum from time to time have to pay that little bit more to get what we want, unfortunately there is no compensation for where you live in the world as to where the item is that you want. What I can tell you is, that Ian is more than reasonable with is postage cost, and always very helpful. I have just received a film from Canada after 6 weeks wait, by land not air, so no import duty on receipt to me. Andrew has very kindly offered to help you this, if he's on the case you'll probably get it too, Andrew will also find out the condition the item is in, so its a win win situation. Good luck.
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Mathew James
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 740
From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Dec 2014
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posted December 28, 2014 04:13 PM
^^^Sorry if somehow my post above may have caused any confusion.
My comment was 'in general', and not to anyone in particular.
It was my viewpoint, not necessarily anyone else's. I was giving a comment on why it may be harder for us Canadians so far away to purchase what we want, and nothing against or toward Ian or his films. I buy from the UK sometimes as well. It just hurts the pocketbook more, and it is up to the seller as to whether he will ease that pain with shipping or not.
Cheers,
Matt
EDIT: Just to make the point, these are the films i would love to purchase:
1346 Way Out West – Laurel and Hardy – 2x800ft b/w snd £45
1404 Swiss Miss – Laurel and Hardy – 3x400ft b/w snd £35
1408 The Music Box – Laurel and Hardy – 400ft b/w snd £12
{{1433 Helpmates – Laurel and Hardy – 400ft b/w snd £14}}- Now own
1519 Men of War – Laurel and Hardy – 400ft b/w snd £12
1531 Tit for Tat – Laurel and Hardy – Plus Date to Skate – Popeye – 600ft b/w snd £14
1608 Beau Hunks – Laurel & Hardy 2x400ft b/w Sound £22
This order would cost me $282 Canadian, before shipping.....
[ December 30, 2014, 02:38 PM: Message edited by: Mathew James ]
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