Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/09/24

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Subject: [Leica] Where to get B&W chemicals from for an overseas shipment
From: alex at zabrovsky.com (Alex)
Date: Mon Sep 24 00:52:58 2007
References: <46F6BBB5.5080803@zabrovsky.com> <46F73F3A.5000402@nathanfoto.com>

Thanks Nathan, will check them out..

Alex

Nathan Wajsman wrote:

> Hi Alex,
>
> I don't think you need to mess around with mixing your own chemistry. 
> Several of the bigger German web shops will happily ship stuff 
> worldwide. For example, Foto Mayr has XTOL (as well a number of other 
> developers), ship worldwide, and I do not see anything about not 
> shipping chemicals on their web site. I have done business with them 
> many times and have always been happy with the transaction:
> http://www.fotomayr.de/webkat98/index_lab.htm
>
> And since Israel is outside the EU, the price you pay will be lower 
> than what is shown on the web site, since they will not charge you 
> German VAT.
>
> Nathan
>
> Alex wrote:
>
>> My stock of HC-110 is approaching to zero, need to renew. I'm also 
>> willing to try out some other developers (DD-X, XTOL and Microphen). 
>> Unfortunately, here in Israel, local chemicals supply is pretty dry 
>> for B&W, what only can be found on the shelves is Tmax developer and 
>> even HC-110 becomes scarce here...
>> I'm considering purchasing from abroad, naturally B&W, Adorama come 
>> to mind...
>> However, inquiring Adorama they responded that they do not ship 
>> chemicals overseas which is really pitty. I sent the request to B&W 
>> as well, hope they will respond within 2-3 days, but ssupect they 
>> will also refuse on shipping overseas.
>>
>> Are there any other sources who may ship chemicals overseas ? If not 
>> in US, perhaps in Europe (but yet the prices would be reasonable) ?
>>
>> Thanks, Alex
>>
>>
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In reply to: Message from alex at zabrovsky.com (Alex) ([Leica] Where to get B&W chemicals from for an overseas shipment)
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