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Brian Hendel
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: New York, New York
Registered: Jun 2003

posted May 31, 2008 05:17 PM

Does anyone know of a good source for empty 800' reels? I am looking for a few.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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

posted June 01, 2008 09:06 AM

Hi Brian,

If you are willing to accept 10 at a time, B&H has Gepes:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/20537-REG/Gepe_455320_8mm_800_reel_.html

(Kinda stinks: up until a few months ago they sold single piece orders of these.)

-or, this E-bay seller (who also sells Filmguard and other cool stuff.)

Ebay Item 260215802769

$12.96 shipping for one piece is kind of a ripoff, but they offer a break at higher quanities.

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Bill Brandenstein
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: California
Registered: Aug 2007

posted June 01, 2008 03:00 PM

That is WAY too much for shipping, but B&H's price of $25 is for ONE Gepe reel & case, making the minumum order of ten $245 before tax (if any) and shippping.

If you're not in a hurry, an Ebay search will eventually get you there. They do turn up in modest quantities from time to time, and not for that much money. That's how I stocked up on a few Elmos. $10 average is my fuzzy recollection.

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Jim Schrader
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Savage, MN, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted June 01, 2008 07:34 PM

hi bill i know these prices are out rageous vut here is a site that has some.
http://www.momentcatcherproductions.com/page6.html#8reelstorage

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Brian Hendel
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 902
From: New York, New York
Registered: Jun 2003

posted June 01, 2008 10:06 PM

Jim - Thanks for the link - didn't see 800'ers but I did buy a metal 1200' reel from them that I needed.

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Jim Schrader
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Savage, MN, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted June 02, 2008 10:05 AM

Bill the reason you did not seee the 800 reels is because they are under the reel and can sets section sorry for that.

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jim schrader
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Brian Hendel
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: New York, New York
Registered: Jun 2003

posted June 02, 2008 07:54 PM

Hey Jim - Ahhh, I scrolled down and saw them finally. They are a bit pricey for plastic reels even with cases. I think I will try for the ones on Ebay right now. Brian

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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

posted June 02, 2008 10:21 PM

The intereting part is Moment Catcher Productions actually is the E-bay seller that I linked to above.

The Gepes aren't a typical plastic reel. They are very nicely made: no casting lines or warpage. I've had any number of other brands I didn't like as much.

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Roy Neil
Expert Film Handler

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From: Menlo Park, CA
Registered: Sep 2007

posted June 03, 2008 12:39 AM

For What Its Worth -

I am preparing to create an online film supply store ( if a product I am currently developing is successful ) and have been researching prices from different suppliers. Unfortunately GEPE reels are very expensive directly from the US distributor. I intend to offer them for slightly less, however the prices from MomentCatcher are near dealer cost.

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