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Posted by Austin Holcomb (Member # 2507) on May 30, 2012, 02:06 PM:

Does this hurt the films? Ruin their value? Or anything like that?
Thanks for your input,
Austin [Smile]

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on May 30, 2012, 02:22 PM:

Splices due to damage usually lower a films overall value. Splicing smaller reels onto larger ones, as is commonly done with features, usually isn't a problem with collectors, but may lower their value. Most buyers would prefer films that still have the original leaders and tails attached, with NO splices.

Posted by Austin Holcomb (Member # 2507) on May 30, 2012, 02:23 PM:

Do they usually stay attached pretty well?
Austin

Posted by Mark Mander (Member # 340) on May 30, 2012, 03:13 PM:

Hi Austin,
Yes they stay together for a long time but after years they can yellow or come apart but like i said quite a few years roll by normally.One other thing is if you use a film cleaner,this can soften them and pull them apart if you over do it with the solution,Mark.

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on May 30, 2012, 03:15 PM:

Austin,

When you splice two individual films, do it with all leader intact. They are self contain films anyway.

However when you splice full feature, you need to take out the leader as well as the opening credit (if any) because it is not so good to have those credits in the middle of the show. Leave only the opening credit on first reel.

However, don't throw it away as you can re-splice should you need to do so.

Splicing with good quality of tape will hardly fall off, and especially if you are using cement, it will be permanently attached.

cheers,

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