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So glad those people decided to get there free stuff so they could make a buck while those of us who do shoot film get the pleasure of waiting!

I saw like between 1 and 2 dozen that I could find. I sent one of them an email full of sarcasm thanking him for selling free film. Some even said they cant use the film or dont use film, yet they ordered these free samples. How nice of everyone to order film they cant use and sell it to make money off of- keeping those who actually use these films to test from getting their free copies. Kodak had to cut the program short due to overwhelming demand. So that means a lot of people wont be getting their rolls. Now we know where some of them went- into the hands of greedy opportunists. I also found it funny they show in the Ebay picture the film boxes themselves, and they say right on them "Not for resale". I guess those people are stupid as well as greedy for not being able to read. Since they just started to come out in the mail, I wont be suprised if this is just the start of seeing these auctions on Ebay. I'll give one a pat on the back for being honest (assuming they are). They said the received the wrong ones, so they are going up for sale. I agree- Im also a little miffed about this. I cant even say if I'll get my free copies at all. I had to have them sent to a friends in Seattle who would have brought them up for me to test them. In Canada it may be half a year before the dealers get the new supply since film doesnt sell well up here. I dont have stock of these films in my freezer, so I was hoping to be able to get an order of the new stuff. I might be waiting a while. Ok- Rant off too.
 
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Anybody out west get theirs yet? I'm thinking they are shipping by zip code. I ordered the weekend it got posted here on Apug. I hope I'll still get it, now that I'm only shooting film I need color once in a while.
 

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I got an email back from that Ebay seller that is selling his free rolls from Kodak, and he said "And your problem with that is...?". This was after I commented to him for selling what is basically free film- not for resale. I surely hope he's a legit receiver of this film, because I'd have a real problem if he only applied for it to sell it off. Are there no morals left these days? What about the legit people who intended on actually using the film for its intended purpose? I gave him an email back stating my beef with his sale. I only hope he's one of those people that got 120 instead of 35mm and couldnt use it.

Addenda: Got a third email back from him saying this:

"Well, I have a ton of this cr@p. So it's probably all my fault. Send me your address and I will send you some free."

I declined to take his offer based on not wanting to deal with someone like this.
 
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Its tempting Ron, but I wouldn't know what division to call for this. I emailed Kodak to just take a look on Ebay, and they'll see all their rolls on there. I did notice later that his auction said he kept the 35mm and is selling the 120. But how he got so many "tons" makes me wonder.

I know a few are legit stating they got the wrong size, but the others who knows. If I got free film and couldn't use it- I'd give it to someone who could. Especially in this season of giving- not taking. Problem is this is film that is marked "Not for resale". I dont think people realize they are doing something bad by selling these.

I tried unsuccessfully to order some of the new stock through work at the lab. They wanted a minimum of 20 rolls ordered and there was no guarantee I'd get the new stuff. Calling a US number to place an order, they said I could get just 1 roll, but the account we have with Kodak won't let us get this perticular film. I'll just have to wait till they make their way into stores in Canada.
 
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hi all, sorry to start this rant but I am just plain pissed off about this cause I am a (as much as I can be) working part time photographer getting screwed by someone just trying to make a free friggin' dollar off the meek generosity of an unfortunately suffering company trying to drum up some legitimate business.
 

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Kodak will handle any complaint through a nationwide 800#. The one here in Rochester (AFAIK) won't work elsewhere except here, but there is a # and they will listen. IDK if they can do anything, but it might be worth a try.

I know that this is why Kodak does not like to do this sort of thing. I have seen it happen before.

Best of luck.

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SON OF A B*TCH! 9 more auctions for FREE film from noon time today!!!
I am becoming way too anal!
sorry
sorry
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I told you there will be more. How many are legit people dumping 120 film and how many are getting it just to sell it is what I wonder? Im probably getting way to anal myself about this, but way too many seem to be taking advantage of this offer for resale. Ron -I emailed Kodak on this. I think that is enough action on this. That seller did say they kept the 35mm, so he was dumping as well. I just had a problem with the amount he received.

Hey Doug- maybe ask the guy I talked to for some free samples since he was so willing to give me some free rolls. :tongue: As for Kodak suffering- I thought they were doing ok if not like the Golden days when film was king. I talked to the photo store I visit and they say they have a hard time selling off their film before it expires. Sales of film are way down. Im just glad I can still order film through the lab I work at (if I really need 20 rolls each that is). I have 2 digital cameras too, but film gets most of my shots.
 
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I asked for 35mm, but if they send me 120, I will either trade with someone, or buy a camera to shoot 120. I saw the *bay sales as well. I couldn't believe it either.
 

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I just got mine today, 4 rolls of 120 (400VC, 400NC, 160VC, 160NC). I'll not be dumping mine on ebay although I'll probably wait until spring to shoot them.
 

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Anybody out west get theirs yet? I'm thinking they are shipping by zip code. I ordered the weekend it got posted here on Apug. I hope I'll still get it, now that I'm only shooting film I need color once in a while.


Heya,

I am in the South-Bay and haven't seen it either. I also jumped on the offer when I first saw it.

Matt
 

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Gosh, you folks are getting Porta? I got one roll of Verichrome Pan, one of Panatominc X and one of Royal X Pan. But I had to send them back because they sent 620 and I wanted 120. Heck.
 

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I got an empty mailing tube with one cap missing and a note telling me how much I would enjoy the Portra. Sort of like getting an empty box for Christmas.
 

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I got my two cylinders (hah! two addresses :wink: ) with both 120 and 35mm.

All Porta but a mixed bag of speeds and saturations. Some 160 Natural Color and some 160 Vivid Color (all 35mm). Some 400 Vivid Color (both 35 and 120) and two rolls of 400 Natural Color (both 120's).

Expiration dates are either 08/08 or 11/08.

I'm figuring this is mainly "people" film (i.e. they talk about the natural skin tones) so I'll burn a roll or two at the family Xmas party and see what gives....
 

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"Expiration Dates"? Whaaa? You are supposed to test this film. Anyone want to make like a photog and test this stuff out with me? No?
 

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Hrm. I'm hoping to slide a roll in along with one of my traditional fav's next portrait shoot. I just hope that I get the film before the shoot. :/
 

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"Expiration Dates"? Whaaa? You are supposed to test this film. Anyone want to make like a photog and test this stuff out with me? No?

Actually, as I said, I intend to shoot some at the family Xmas get together (please check your calendar -it sooner than you think!).

Only reason I mentioned the expiry dates is I wonder why it seems so short-lived given that this is a newly released film....
 

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Back in the heyday of photography at Kodak, we got just about all of the free film we wanted. My, those were wonderful days. It included processing as well.

PE
 

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Got mine today, 120, this will be fun to play with. Did you notice the $25 coupon that came with it?
 

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Got mine today, 120, this will be fun to play with. Did you notice the $25 coupon that came with it?

Yes, I did. You have to buy $125 worth of the film by early-mid January to use it.

I don't have that usage demand but will send mine to someone who does - just send a PM.
 

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Still waiting for mine.

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