RE: [Leica] Uhhhh...mail-order?

["Lee, Ken" <ken.lee@hbc.com>]

Mike,

While I agree with you in principle (and the B&H numbers work from Canada),
there are reasons for not wanting to buy mail order, some international,
some not.  Based on my experience a few years ago, UPS charges excessive
brokerage fees, and often gets the duty wrong. This also adds 3 or 4 days to
the delivery. In addition, personally there is no one home during the time
UPS delivers, so arrangements have to be made. These aren't huge issues, and
for a major purchase, I find ways around these problems. For a few rolls of
film, I might not.

My two cents..........
Ken
Oakville, ON

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Mike Johnston [SMTP:michaeljohnston@ameritech.net]
> Sent:	Monday, January 03, 2000 8:20 AM
> To:	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject:	[Leica] Uhhhh...mail-order?
> 
> George H.: >>>Tough to do ;)  In Canada, dealers have TXP. It's hard to
> get ahold of TX 400 in 120 format.  I haven't been able to find any.  If
> I could, I'd like to try both on the same subjects and process the film
> the same way to see how they compare in practice.  Has anyone had the
> chance to do such a test? It might be nice to give this a try.<<<
> 
> Dan C.: >>>I had the same problem; the salesman at my local store gave
> me a blank stare when I asked for TX in 120 format.   So I bought 5
> rolls of the TXP version, hoping that it is similar enough to the 35mm
> tri-x I am familar with.<<<
> 
> 
> C'mon.
> 
> I'm going to assume both you guys have mail delivery where you live, and
> that you both qualify for credit cards. Step 1: call 1-800-947-9981
> (212-444-6669 if you live in an area that doesn't support U.S.
> 800-numbers) (both these numbers are for the order department of B&H
> Photo-Video, BTW). Step 2: following the interminable
> touchtone-phone-key prompts to the film department. Step 3: give the
> nice man your credit-card info and address, etc., when he asks you for
> them. Step 4: request the actual film you actually want. Step 5: postman
> brings TX 400 120 right to your door!
> 
> ;-)
> 
> It's a nice system, especially with something like film that you want to
> be fresh. God forbid you find the one dealer in Northern Alberta (I have
> no idea what I'm talking about with regard to Canadian place-names, so
> please don't bust my chops) who's had Tri-X 400 in 120 format on his
> shelves since the Trudeau administration.
> 
> Order more than a few rolls, and it'll be cheaper, too.
> 
> --Mike