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Topic: FILMS YOU WISH YOU HADN'T LET GO
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Hugh Thompson Scott
Film God
Posts: 3063
From: Gt. Clifton,Cumbria,England
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted March 07, 2012 07:09 AM
Now I'm sure we can all relate to this one,for what ever reason
we have been forced to part with beloved prints.Some have been
re-united with their loved ones,others alas are still in limbo and
wondering if they'll ever be together again,well you get the
picture and you can thank Gerald Santana for this one.My lost
loves are; "PINK FLOYD-THE WALL"16mm 'scope,"THE SONG
REMAINS THE SAME"16mm,"THE MONSTER OF PIEDRAS BLANCAS"
std 8 & s/8,"BEAST FROM HAUNTED CAVE" S/8,"FLESH GORDON
16mm,"ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST" S/8 feature,
"SLAUGHTER OF THE VAMPIRES" S/8.That'll do for now as I can't
take anymore.So give us the bad news.
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Osi Osgood
Film God
Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted March 07, 2012 01:15 PM
The one I wish I didn't let go?
"High Road to China" Super 8 optical sound feature!
I originally collected super 8 back in the late 1980's, and I bought that optical sound feature from Dave Thomas Films, for like, 40.00 dollars, and when I let go my collection in the early 90's, (to move into laserdisc ... don't laugh, I still hurt over THAT stupidity!), that one went with them all as well ...
... and I have never seen another print of that come down the pike. It was a fun film that I still like to this day!
GRRRRR!
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"All these moments will be lost in time, just like ... tears, in the rain. "
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Joe Caruso
Film God
Posts: 4105
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted March 07, 2012 02:40 PM
Was I the only smart one? Original boxes and films, like the gum cards, Warren magazines, Aurora kits, LPs and other toys, I never let them get away - A few stragglers here and there, but video magically didn't consume me - Remember 8-Track Cartridges? Cassette Tapes (I still have all I had and still look fore the unusual) - My one exception is the DVD, I will admit that having certain shorts and such films, TV shows and all is choice, so I've gone with a selection of DVDs I like and others - Never give up your old collection, now you guys try and find your at-large prints, it'll make you feel happy come showtimes - Shorty
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Osi Osgood
Film God
Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted March 08, 2012 12:49 PM
Thanks for the thought Hugh, but I'm only interested in the super 8 optical sound feature version. Actually, the 16MM version is fairly common. I see that Grizzly pop up here and there, but the optical feature, very rarely, (and I'm always beaten to the punch!)
Now, I think I'll sit down, relax, and watch my scope super 8 print of "Alien" IN STEREO! Hahahahahahahaha! ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Sorry larry! Just couldn't resist!
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"All these moments will be lost in time, just like ... tears, in the rain. "
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Chris Fries
Master Film Handler
Posts: 399
From: Ohio, US
Registered: Aug 2011
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posted March 08, 2012 05:40 PM
Six months ago, when I sold off most of my old library films, I was only interested in clearing shelf space and paying bills. As I was checking eBay for values, I did not realize how much film was still out there. As I was selling, I was also keeping an eye on films I always wanted. Well, the collecting bug bit again and I found myself buying as well as selling.
The one library title I wish I still had was "The Aristocats Meet Scat Cat". I am rebuilding my Disney 200' collection and that is one title I cannot seem to find. Even a faded and lined copy is better than nothing.
I also buy to sell. Sometimes I make a profit but mostly I break even.
Last September I got a copy of "The Empire Strikes Back Part 2". A very nice LPP print. I sold it to Osi. No regrets there as I did make a profit. The thing I did not know was how difficult it would be to find another. For me to keep, not sell. Even if it was slightly faded, I would be happy. Then I saw that Osi was selling his old copy. I wanted to get it but I did not have enough money at the time. His copy sold for what I paid for the LPP print.
Osi, I am sorry I did not ask if you were keeping you old copy or not. I didn't even think about it at the time. Although, if I remember correctly, I think you said you did have some regret about selling it. If I had known, we could have swapped prints and you could have paid less for the LPP. But, it was not meant to be.
No, my real regret was what happened last Halloween. I found a copy on eBay. From agcasal, a seller from Spain. I bid (pretty high, I might add) and won. I waited about three weeks. No film. I emailed him and got this response,
"I think there is a tracking number in the receipt I got from the post office. It is in my office. I will check on Monday and let you know, don't worry."
He did not email me back. I sent a message a week later. He said,
"Yes, I have the tracking number. Sorry, I thought I had already forwarded it to you. I will e-mail this afternoon. As of spanish mail I have still no information. It seems it is a problem with customs paperwork but they have not told me yet exactly what paper is missing... I will contact them this morning again. Sorry about the inconvenience."
A week later I got a tracking number. It did not work. So, I sent one more note.
"I have already sent two emails directly to you and there has been no response. The film I purchased has not yet arrived. The tracking number does not work. I do not know if the film was sent or not. It has been more than 30 days so I cannot make a request through eBay to request a refund. I will ask you directly. Please refund me the purchase price and shipping cost. If the film has been sent and ever does arrive, I promise I will pay for it. If I do not hear back from you I will have to assume the worst. That there will be no refund or there never was a film. I hope not. If so, I am sorry for both of us. I appeal to you for the last time. Please. Please help me."
There was no response.
No refund.
No film.
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There's a great big beautiful tomorrow just a dream away.
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Hugh Thompson Scott
Film God
Posts: 3063
From: Gt. Clifton,Cumbria,England
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted March 08, 2012 07:35 PM
That was a despicable move he played on you Chris,and you have
my sympathies as I too have fallen foul of unscrupulous people
one in the UK and the other two in the US who got a great deal of money between them,so one has to be vigilant.This thing that E-BAY operates with the 30 day routine certainly needs looking into
because the way the mail operates what with Customs etc or
a cheaper surface freight,could mean your goods being in transit
long after their deadline and they have a responsibility to the
buyer,especially in your case, as it's to simple to say"it's in the
mail"That excuse doesn't cut it in the UK,especially where
Motor Vehicle Tax is concerned.Also what's to stop him sending
an empty box,as was done to me,just so he can obtain a
receipt of posting.
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