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Hugh Thompson Scott
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Posts: 3063
From: Gt. Clifton,Cumbria,England
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted August 20, 2013 07:23 PM
I sympathise with folks like Vidar & Dominique, they must feel like outsiders having to pay way over the odds on their travel fees to actually get to this country in the first place, that is the mark of a true collector, and it might be an idea to recognise people like themselves at your conventions, as folks that travel from other climes. Although I MUST add, it is easier travelling from we'll say America, and possibly cheaper, than someone out "in the sticks" in the UK, ESPECIALLY when rail tickets ( which could be purchased quite cheaply on the day at one time), now have to be purchased in a time window to qualify for a "discount". That is one reason why numbers are down at these get togethers.
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Hugh Thompson Scott
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From: Gt. Clifton,Cumbria,England
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted August 20, 2013 08:50 PM
I second Pat's sentiments, I have always held the belief, that some poor soul, less fortunate than myself, that loves the hobby, but can't afford a certain item, If I can help I usually do, that is how I was brought up. Pat, is also of this ideology, he does what he can for anyone that needs help.I don't think Simon really meant his view as so harsh, I can understand it from a certain angle, such as the opportunist,trying his hand, but I don't think he meant it towards the person who has an interest on a limited income.
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Winbert Hutahaean
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From: Nouméa, New Caledonia
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted August 20, 2013 11:09 PM
quote: "GS1200 wanted but must be cheap at £15 or less"
I believe that statement above is a sarcastic example which will not happen in this forum. Everybody here knows what is the price for this machine.
But the way to say "must be cheap" will work well for example, someone is starting the hobby and wants to build up his/her collection by buying anything super 8mm films, no matter it is drama movies (which tend to make low price), scratches, faded, and anything that is considered will not be in the collector's dictionary.
Having put that "must be cheap" warning, old collectors can fell free to sell (or even to give away) films that they are going to thrash.
My question for old time collectors, do you keep this machine? Hanimex, Argus, Technicolor, B&H lower end, GAF lower end, etc.... I don't.
But sometimes when bulk buying of films, these type of machine are among the deal and I had to take it.
If someone advertise "Wanting a projector for cheap as long as it is working". I will then know who's the person I am going to deal with. I will offer him/her this projector for $30.
Every body is happy...right? Not everyone is rich in this world. And poor people has still their right to join this club,...right? Not to mention, a young people that is interested to know super 8mm and use their pocket money.
-------------------- Winbert
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Maurice Leakey
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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007
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posted August 21, 2013 03:07 AM
Simon's comment was meant tongue in cheek, but our hobby was once (perhaps not now) a rich man's hobby. I am 78 years of age and can still remember as a eleven year old schoolboy in 1946 perusing the "Amateur Cine World" (7d) and drooling over its contents. Saving my pocket money and buying a 30' Mickey Mouse cartoon on 9.5mm (4/-) to run on my birthday present hand-turned Hunter (Bingoscope) projector.
Later, with a wife, children, and a mortgage, it was an occasional 8mm Kodachrome to film the children.
Only now, with the children left home (and my wife), no mortgage, car all paid for, am I able to indulge in the hobby. I won't boast when I say what equipment and films I have, those who know me know the answers.
But, even now, it's good to get hold of a bargain!
-------------------- Maurice
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