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Del Phillipson
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 679
From: Derbyshire, England
Registered: Dec 2005

posted December 04, 2006 01:12 PM

Am I missing something here, why oh why did somebody pay £34.56p on Ebay for a second hand copy of the "Madagascar Penguins" when Derran sell it for £29.99 brand new.

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Stewart McSporran
Master Film Handler

Posts: 272
From: Glasgow, Scotland
Registered: Nov 2003

posted December 04, 2006 01:18 PM

So we each buy a copy and put it up on E-Bay as "Rare - New - Unopened" and get £50 for it!

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Del Phillipson
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 679
From: Derbyshire, England
Registered: Dec 2005

posted December 04, 2006 01:36 PM

I think some people just have too much money.

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Andrew Wilson
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: dundonald,belfast,co.antrim,northern ireland.
Registered: Jan 2006

posted December 04, 2006 02:02 PM

Good points guys.Why would anyone pay that amount of money,when its new atunder£30.00.weird.Andy.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted December 04, 2006 02:23 PM

Good example of the fact that what you don't know CAN hurt you!

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Tom Photiou
Film God

Posts: 4837
From: Plymouth U.K
Registered: Dec 2003

posted December 04, 2006 02:45 PM

i'll bore you all with my thoughts on people who pay over the odds on e-bay,
total tossers [Big Grin]

there seems to be many of them as well,

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Lee Mannering
Film God

Posts: 3216
From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted December 04, 2006 03:18 PM

I spoke to Derann Films a few days ago and they are awaiting delivery so this may be why someone is wanting one urgently. The thing is Derann have done such a good job geting this superb print together it is going to be very popular. It was shown at Blackpool in November on a massive screen and was quite breathtaking. If you have not got a copy yet now is the time to order from Derann as I think they can still up the lab order. My wife is nuts on this film and i am going to have to order my own copy as she is always running hers!! Another great title from Derann, and how they have kept prices fixed for so long now goodness knows. Thanks again Derann for another great Super 8 flick.

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Mike Peckham
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1461
From: West Sussex, UK.
Registered: Jun 2003

posted December 04, 2006 03:33 PM

I have to second what Lee has said, this is a great little film. The print is beautiful, very sharp with vibrant colours, the film itself is very rewatchable and popular with audiences of all ages. A perfect film for Christmas.

Mike [Smile]

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

Posts: 4071
From: Essex UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted December 04, 2006 05:54 PM

I think another great short worth looking at is the CGI short "Boundin". It amazes me the quality you can get from that tiny frame of film.

Kev.

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Adrian Winchester
Film God

Posts: 2941
From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004

posted December 04, 2006 07:19 PM

Don't forget that some people could be out of touch and may not know about sources of new material. Therefore, such instances may be opportunities to support Super 8 by raising the awareness of such collectors and get them buying on a regular basis.

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Osi Osgood
Film God

Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted December 07, 2006 05:53 PM

I agree Tom, and yet, I'm also amazed at just how much I can get for my money on ebay. Two weeks ago, (before my savings for films took a major dive by an unplanned "wife film purchase"), I bought a print of "Flying Tiger" (John Wayne) on super 8, (full feature) for 24.00, and this is being shipped on two beautiful ELMO 1200ft. reels, so I'll probably be able to sell the reels, (As I can't use 1200ft. reels), and make back the price of the film itself. FREE FILMS FOR ME!!!

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