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Topic: Who shares your hobby?
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Richard C Patchett
Master Film Handler
Posts: 424
From: Flint Mi 48506
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted January 06, 2018 12:29 PM
Greetings
This is on my web site My interest in the classic movie industry:
I started to repair projectors in High School. Carried my
talents into the USMC 1968. I learned more.
1st wife had no interest in film. For 12 years I sort of gave up.
May 1990 my new wife introduced me to the Classic Movies Cinevent in Columbus, Ohio and we continue to enjoy sharing this hobby and making an annual trip. Within a couple of years this interest expanded to buying and repairing projectors and doing film presentations. It didn't take long to discover there is still a huge demand not only for repair work but new and used parts. I started getting increased requests for repairs during Cinevent visits and during the year as word spread of my dedication and commitment to meeting repair demands. Initially, I sold parts from my room and the dealer floor as word spread of the availability. Eventually the director (Steven Haynes) of Cinevent approached me and asked if I would provide an ongoing repair service at the annual event and he has provided visibility to those attending by positioning my vendor table on the main floor for the past years. Currently, I display parts and equipment for sale along with the projector repair.
Over the course of time i have supplied projectors, parts and service of Bell & Howell, Elmo, Eiki and other projectors to those in the USA. Sales on parts have expanded to overseas at locations in Argentina, Denmark, UK, Spain, Italy, Poland and the Netherlands. Currently, I purchase parts from 7 different suppliers. Initial orders started with the purchase of bulbs. The demand for parts and suppliers has increased significantly.
-------------------- RC’s Classic Collection 16 mm Parts & Service Elmo, Eiki, Bell & Howell + http://www.rcsclassic16mm.com/
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