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Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on June 16, 2005, 10:04 AM:
 
I am new to super 8mm and also to Ebay. It is true like many say in this forum that a lot of people in Ebay thought that WINNING is the most important then the value of the items.

This is for example, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41676&item=6404401142&rd=1
a Marketing release of Star Trek (3 x 400) was sold for US$177.50! while the same item is offered in the Independent 8mm's June list for GBP70 (eqv.US$130). Yes, that was sealed items but who knows that there could be something wrong inside. I prefer to buy 8mm film that the seller can assure the color is not faded.

Why people have to battle if we can get it peacefully?

Just one word to say: Unbelievable!

[ June 16, 2005, 08:01 PM: Message edited by: Winbert Hutahaean ]
 

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Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on June 16, 2005, 07:53 PM:
 
Well, it is rare to come across a sealed, never-opened, never-run print like this. (Good luck with not getting a faded-pink film, though.)

And besides... I doubt that very many eBayers interesting in buying film actually know about dealer lists like Independent 8mm, so they figure eBay is the only way they'll ever get prints like this one! (Their fault!)
 

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Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on June 16, 2005, 11:02 PM:
 
Very true, Winbert. That figure doesn't include shipping either.

Jan- I believe the Star Trek three reelers have held their color extremely well. My print looks absolutely terrific.

Doug
 

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Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on June 17, 2005, 03:56 AM:
 
I think that most of Marketing's later runs were all on thin base Kodak LPP which will be holding it's colour very well. Its only the earlier runs which have now turned a nice shade of pink.

Kev
 

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Posted by Alan Rik (Member # 73) on June 17, 2005, 07:45 AM:
 
But the first Star Trek was so boring! I remember as a kid seeing Star Wars and its super pumped up dog fights and then seeing Star Trek and the "Vger" concept. Put me to sleep!
Ok...just had to get that out of my system.
Sorry.
 

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Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on June 17, 2005, 11:24 AM:
 
Oh dear, well me just say this, anyone who just wnts to win whatever then let them waste there money, i agree with Kevin on the Star trek film, the colour is probably fine so long as the film wasnt in loft for years however, this comes up on the lists all the time for around £40-£50. ive said it before and i'll say it again, there are a lot of sado's on e-bay, good luck to those who get the money and for those who spend over the odd's just for the win, get out more often you sad suckers.
 

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Posted by Dan Lail (Member # 18) on June 17, 2005, 01:27 PM:
 
Now Tom, be sweet and don't hog the ball!
 

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Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on June 17, 2005, 02:27 PM:
 

 

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Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on June 17, 2005, 06:20 PM:
 
LOL The humor that goes around on this forum is second to none at times. Very fun.

I didn't know Marketing Films used Kodak LPP stock for later prints so just assumed just about any of their titles was prone to fade - ahwell, learned something yet again.

I just wanna know one thing - how come whenever I sell something on eBay I don't nearly get that lucky to have someone throw their cash at me like that!
 

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Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on June 18, 2005, 11:03 AM:
 
Jan check out my next link, i think im right, Hopefuly some one will come back on it.
 

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Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on June 18, 2005, 02:04 PM:
 

 

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Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on June 18, 2005, 04:15 PM:
 
Sorry chief, i meant my new subject posting
Me thinks me needs bed and sleep
 

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Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on June 18, 2005, 06:25 PM:
 
Right.... Would you like hot milk and honey with that
 

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Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on June 22, 2005, 10:43 AM:
 
Oh, i missed how much that film went for in the end, any one got any idea, or how about that Star Wars Extract that was up for multitudes of dosh. I do need to know, i need a laugh
 

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Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on June 22, 2005, 09:13 PM:
 
Tom,

in the very first post it says the Star Trek 3x400 print sold for $177.50

Shall I add coffee to that milk of yours instead of the honey

EDIT: Oops, you said Star Wars. Your mistake or am I missing something here?
 

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Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on June 23, 2005, 12:52 PM:
 
I'm off to see a shrink, jeepers i need it,
 

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