361T

jbrodkey

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In spite of the pros and cons of using a 361T densitometer, I notice that on eBay when these are listed in the photography section there is often exuberant bidding. Several (not mine - I have one) recently listed on eBay in other categories have no bids at all. One just needs to search on ALL of eBay for "361T" to find them......
 

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Maybe people are just balking at starting bids over $350? Before the article in ebay the selling price of this item was in the $250 or so range, and one assumes that it will eventually stabalize back down to that price once all of us pyro types have had out bite. I say this because we are relatively few in number compared to huge number of densitomers of this type that are being dumped by the pre-press industry.
 
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jbrodkey

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Actually I have been following the prices of these items on eBay and have seen them go for more money in the photography auctions than some in other auctions that never got a single bid. There is one offered now for $379 with no bids. That is lower than recent prices paid in the photography auctions. Before Bob's article, I paid more than $250 for mine as did one of his students and I think Bob himself paid more than $250. More in the range of $400-$500. I only posted this notice for informational purposes, not really to spark a discussion. But I do find the instrument extremely useful.
 

Jorge

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As with everything on e bay, you need to know what you want and get lucky to get a bargain. I bought a 369, which is basically a 361T but only has Visible and UV channels for $80.

But you are right, I foud this one in the pre press section and had no bids....
 

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