Just look for a service that accepts deliveries for you in the US border town. The one I use charges me only for the deliveries it receives ($4.00 USD for most parcels) and sends me an email whenever something arrives. I go across the line, pick up the parcel, buy gas for my car and anything else that makes sense due to US/Canada price differences and return to Canada, being sure to declare everything to the Canadian Customs officials. I rarely have to pay any duties or taxes.
The big advantage flows from the fact that I get to participate in the great shipping deals that US retailers offer their US customers.
Some of the online retailers give you problems with Canadian credit cards, but if their web checkout isn't properly set up for them, check with their telephone customer service, because they often are able to process the orders.
Over the years I've used my US address enough that it is a "Confirmed" address as far as PayPal are concerned. That makes eBay much easier as well.
That's why you buy it for $28.50 from FreestyleMatt, the problem is that B&H won't ship HC-110, period. Otherwise I would do what you suggest, and I have done this in the past. I take a leisurely drive just across the border, which is only about an hour, and I bring a camera. Grab lunch, check out some stores, etc. Nice way to spend the day. If you are ever out this way, let's take a drive across the border for lunch and photography!
I have just received the latest edition of the Darkroom Cookbook. I hope to start making up my own developers in the near future.
From all reports, its performance as a developer is similar to HC-110, but its shelf life doesn't approach HC-110's.That sucks I was just thinking that I needed to order some. I will have to reassess my choice of developer. Has anyone tried the Legacy Pro L110? What sort of shelf life does it have compared to HC110?
That sucks I was just thinking that I needed to order some. I will have to reassess my choice of developer. Has anyone tried the Legacy Pro L110? What sort of shelf life does it have compared to HC110?
I realize NYC is a several hour drive from the Ottowa or Toronto areas. I'm just saying that if the problem is big enough, a workable solution already exists. You just have to do some planning and budgeting for the trip to make it worth doing. Obviously you're not going to pop down to NYC for a 1L bottle of HC-110 syrup alone. But if enough supplies that you use have that big a price differential and/or cannot be shipped, put together a bulk buy of your supplies and drive down to The City and get them in person. Besides, who really needs an excuse to go visit New York City? It exists, therefore I must visit it.TFC, it might not be as easy as you think. I live only about an hour from the American border, but so far I have not been able to find any photo retail stores in the area less than about a 3-4 hour drive one way. If any Americans out there know of a good photo store in the Watertown area, let me know.
In your case, it's Glazer's in Seattle and they're just within thermonuclear blast radius of youIt would be a 5000+ km drive for me, but I'd love the trip.
Sadly, no HC-110 in stock at Glazer's according to their website.In your case, it's Glazer's in Seattle and they're just within thermonuclear blast radius of you
Any time after Labour Day.Bain, me too! Hexavelent (whom you met at our APUG outing) is very good at this stuff. Let's pick a pub with a patio and discuss!
That's why you buy it for $28.50 from Freestyle
I note that Adorama no longer sells HC-110 on their website.
I am just guessing but it may be that there are complexities around shipping liquids that vary from place to place, with New York being near the top with respect to complexity.
I'm talking about having it shipped to a US address. That is $6.99.Matt, I just called Freestyle. Their price is indeed $28.50 USD but the cheapest shipping is 30 USD. The total of 58.50 USD is about 77 CD, even more expensive than Henry's! However, if I bought six bottles, the shipping would only be 14.50 USD per bottle which is getting more interesting. Even cheaper for an even dozen. Now I just need to find five more guys in Ottawa who are HC-110 users.
The Bat Signal is up for HC-110 users in Ottawa.
Any time after Labour Day.
Context? Sure, let's use it.
Canada is different market size, different inflations rates and different prices. It is not less than $5 per here but after $10 for Kodak stuff per roll.
And with hands growing not from the rear it is easier, smarter and cheaper to use **bulk rolls**.
I'm talking about having it shipped to a US address. That is $6.99.
But B&H can be kind of quirky about what they will and won't ship, even to US destinations.
But this is for **bulk rolls** which are a pain in the rear to use and have never been very popular compared to ready to go rolls that are less than $5 per. Same thing for 24exp rolls, super low demand = no real price discount. I think Kodak stuff is fairly inexpensive in terms of inflation overall.
Context people, please use it.
My point is that Kodak's pricing is "upside down" all other brands the bulk rolls price out less per roll than the packaged rolls.
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